Zip code 36723: Boykin, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36723?

36723 is assigned to Boykin, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36723 in?

36723 is in Wilcox County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 36723?

About 239 people live in 36723, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36723?

The median household income in 36723 is $51,667.

Q: What zip codes are near 36723?

The closest zip codes to 36723 are 36720, 36726, 36728, 36767, 36766.

Residential delivery areaWilcox CountyCentral Time

Population

239

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$52K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

18.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

5.7 sq mi

42 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 36723

36723 is a rural zip code in Boykin, Alabama (Wilcox County), covering 5.7 sq mi of land. About 239 people live here, or 42 per square mile. The median resident is 18.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $51,667 a year, 36% below the national median of $80,734. 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 40.2 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; production and manufacturing; and sales.

How 36723 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 239 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Broadband access100%
99th
StrengthU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%17th of 605 in AL
Housing vacancy67.9%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%3rd of 606 in AL
Residents under 1846.9%
99th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%6th of 616 in AL
Average commute40.2 min
97th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min36th of 587 in AL
Homeownership rate90.4%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%78th of 605 in AL
Uninsured rate19.2%
94th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%20th of 614 in AL
Self-employed workers13.2%
84th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%114th of 612 in AL
Veterans7.1%
67th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%280th of 615 in AL
Median household income$51,667
10th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999349th of 582 in AL
Residents 65 and older10.5%
10th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%574th of 616 in AL
Government workers8.5%
10th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%543rd of 612 in AL
Population density42/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi386th of 616 in AL
Population239
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768590th of 616 in AL
Per capita income$13,101
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087599th of 614 in AL
Median age18.3
1st
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3612th of 616 in AL
Poverty rate2.1%
1st
StrengthU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%589th of 607 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%611th of 612 in AL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%609th of 612 in AL
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%612th of 612 in AL
Diversity index1.7
1st
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8601st of 616 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%612th of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$17,120
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396594th of 605 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%606th of 612 in AL
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%611th of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.120
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479601st of 603 in AL

Measure	36723	Wilcox	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Broadband accessStrength	100%	78.9%	87.5%	91%	99th	17th of 605
Housing vacancy	67.9%	27.6%	14.5%	10.1%	99th	3rd of 606
Residents under 18	46.9%	22.2%	22.2%	22%	99th	6th of 616
Average commuteWeakness	40.2 min	28.3 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	97th	36th of 587
Homeownership rateStrength	90.4%	77.4%	70.2%	65.2%	96th	78th of 605
Uninsured rateWeakness	19.2%	8.7%	9.2%	8.4%	94th	20th of 614
Self-employed workers	13.2%	8.9%	9.1%	10%	84th	114th of 612
Veterans	7.1%	5.5%	7.7%	6.2%	67th	280th of 615
Median household incomeWeakness	$51,667	$40,640	$63,999	$80,734	10th	349th of 582
Residents 65 and older	10.5%	21.7%	17.8%	17.2%	10th	574th of 616
Government workers	8.5%	22%	16.6%	14.5%	10th	543rd of 612
Population density	42/sq mi	12/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	386th of 616
Population	239	10,172	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	590th of 616
Per capita incomeWeakness	$13,101	$27,078	$36,087	$44,673	1st	599th of 614
Median age	18.3	42.3	39.3	38.9	1st	612th of 616
Poverty rateStrength	2.1%	28.2%	15.6%	12.5%	1st	589th of 607
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	12.9%	28.4%	35.7%	1st	611th of 612
Work from home	0%	5.1%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	609th of 612
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	11.8%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	612th of 612
Diversity index	1.7	43.4	52.8	61.4	1st	601st of 616
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.4%	4%	14.1%	1st	612th of 616
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$17,120	$35,755	$43,396	$49,666	1st	594th of 605
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	606th of 612
Healthcare workers	0%	5.8%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	611th of 612
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.120	0.552	0.479	0.483	1st	601st of 603

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

18%

Under 5

29%

5–17

29%

18–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

18.3

Under 18

46.9%

65 and over

10.5%

Race and ethnicity

White0.8%
Black99%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

1.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

96.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 52
Average household size: 4.6
Family households: 90.4%
Married couples: 1.9%
Living alone: 0%
Veterans (of adults): 7.1%
Male / female: 64% / 36%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

38%

$50–75k

62%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36723

$51,667

Wilcox Co.

$40,640

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$13,101

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

2.1%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.120

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36723

—

Wilcox Co.

$98,800

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36723

—

Wilcox Co.

$745

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

57%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

43%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 162
Owner-occupied: 90.4%
Vacant: 67.9%
Median year built: 1989
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

90%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

16%

30–44

10%

45–59

74%

60+

Average commute

40.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

75.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

52%

Production

22%

Sales

13%

Construction and repair

Food service

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Transportation and moving

Industries

Health care and social assistance

39%

Manufacturing

22%

Restaurants and hotels

18%

Other services

13%

Construction

Education

Retail

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$17,120

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

8.5%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36723	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	$16,630	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

40%

High school

24%

Some college

33%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 60.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 100%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 17.3%
No internet access: 0%
Without health insurance: 19.2%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Boykin
State: Alabama
County: Wilcox County
Center point: 32.0684° N, 87.2943° W
Land area: 5.7 sq mi
Water area: 4.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Boykin (unincorporated)49% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 36723

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36720	Alberta, AL	7.4 mi	693	$17,917	$53,900
36726	Camden, AL	7.5 mi	4,549	$46,030	$130,300
36728	Catherine, AL	13 mi	998	$17,679	—
36767	Orrville, AL	13 mi	1,673	$41,429	$84,500
36766	Oak Hill, AL	15 mi	3	—	—
36769	Pine Hill, AL	16 mi	2,071	$36,884	$73,600
36722	Arlington, AL	16 mi	89	$95,313	$33,100
36773	Safford, AL	16 mi	427	$40,208	$216,700
36435	Coy, AL	17 mi	581	$63,355	$137,700
36741	Furman, AL	17 mi	0	—	—
36753	Mc Williams, AL	19 mi	0	—	—
36761	Minter, AL	21 mi	869	$26,743	$33,900

Questions about 36723

What city is zip code 36723?

36723 is assigned to Boykin, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36723 in?

36723 is in Wilcox County, Alabama.

What is the population of 36723?

About 239 people live in 36723, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36723 in?

36723 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36723?

The median household income in 36723 is $51,667.

What zip codes are near 36723?

The closest zip codes to 36723 are 36720, 36726, 36728, 36767, 36766.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36723, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.