Zip code 36728: Catherine, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36728?

36728 is assigned to Catherine, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36728 in?

36728 is mostly in Wilcox County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 36728?

About 998 people live in 36728, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36728?

The median household income in 36728 is $17,679.

Q: What zip codes are near 36728?

The closest zip codes to 36728 are 36722, 36720, 36783, 36773, 36769.

Residential delivery areaWilcox CountyCentral Time

Population

998

Median household income

$18K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$566/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

22.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

116 sq mi

9 people/sq mi

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

About 36728

36728 is a rural zip code in Catherine, Alabama (Wilcox County), covering 116 sq mi of land. About 998 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 22.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $17,679 a year, about 22% of the national median of $80,734. 63.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 86% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $566 a month.

0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 41.6 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and management.

How 36728 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate63.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%5th of 607 in AL
Unemployment rate45.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%4th of 612 in AL
Residents under 1845.4%
99th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%8th of 616 in AL
Government workers35.2%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%16th of 612 in AL
Average commute41.6 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min29th of 587 in AL
Housing vacancy29%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%82nd of 606 in AL
Veterans12.7%
96th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%58th of 615 in AL
Homeownership rate86%
91st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%160th of 605 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.471
77th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479172nd of 603 in AL
Uninsured rate5.8%
41st
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%477th of 614 in AL
Self-employed workers8.6%
40th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%332nd of 612 in AL
Residents 65 and older15.2%
39th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%469th of 616 in AL
Diversity index5.3
2nd
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8590th of 616 in AL
Broadband access75.3%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%493rd of 605 in AL
Rent-burdened renters17.4%
2nd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%509th of 568 in AL
Population998
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768513th of 616 in AL
Population density9/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi576th of 616 in AL
Median household income$17,679
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999580th of 582 in AL
Per capita income$9,444
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087603rd of 614 in AL
Median gross rent$566
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007472nd of 503 in AL
Median age22.5
1st
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3597th of 616 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher0%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%612th of 612 in AL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%610th of 612 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%613th of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$17,473
1st
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396593rd of 605 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%608th of 612 in AL
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%612th of 612 in AL

Measure	36728	Wilcox	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Poverty rateWeakness	63.3%	28.2%	15.6%	12.5%	99th	5th of 607
Unemployment rateWeakness	45.3%	11.8%	4.7%	5.2%	99th	4th of 612
Residents under 18	45.4%	22.2%	22.2%	22%	99th	8th of 616
Government workers	35.2%	22%	16.6%	14.5%	99th	16th of 612
Average commuteWeakness	41.6 min	28.3 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	98th	29th of 587
Housing vacancy	29%	27.6%	14.5%	10.1%	98th	82nd of 606
Veterans	12.7%	5.5%	7.7%	6.2%	96th	58th of 615
Homeownership rateStrength	86%	77.4%	70.2%	65.2%	91st	160th of 605
Income inequality (Gini)	0.471	0.552	0.479	0.483	77th	172nd of 603
Uninsured rate	5.8%	8.7%	9.2%	8.4%	41st	477th of 614
Self-employed workers	8.6%	8.9%	9.1%	10%	40th	332nd of 612
Residents 65 and older	15.2%	21.7%	17.8%	17.2%	39th	469th of 616
Diversity index	5.3	43.4	52.8	61.4	2nd	590th of 616
Broadband accessWeakness	75.3%	78.9%	87.5%	91%	2nd	493rd of 605
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	17.4%	48.4%	48.8%	51.1%	2nd	509th of 568
Population	998	10,172	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	513th of 616
Population density	9/sq mi	12/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	576th of 616
Median household incomeWeakness	$17,679	$40,640	$63,999	$80,734	1st	580th of 582
Per capita incomeWeakness	$9,444	$27,078	$36,087	$44,673	1st	603rd of 614
Median gross rent	$566	$745	$1,007	$1,413	1st	472nd of 503
Median age	22.5	42.3	39.3	38.9	1st	597th of 616
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	0%	12.9%	28.4%	35.7%	1st	612th of 612
Work from home	0%	5.1%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	610th of 612
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.4%	4%	14.1%	1st	613th of 616
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$17,473	$35,755	$43,396	$49,666	1st	593rd of 605
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	608th of 612
Healthcare workers	0%	5.8%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	612th of 612

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

Under 5

37%

5–17

18–24

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

22.5

Under 18

45.4%

65 and over

15.2%

Race and ethnicity

White3%
Black97%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

5.3

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

99.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 292
Average household size: 3.4
Family households: 70.2%
Married couples: 22.3%
Living alone: 29.8%
Veterans (of adults): 12.7%
Male / female: 42% / 58%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

63%

$25–50k

27%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36728

$17,679

Wilcox Co.

$40,640

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$9,444

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

63.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.471

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36728

—

Wilcox Co.

$98,800

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36728

$566

Wilcox Co.

$745

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

24%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

73%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 411
Owner-occupied: 86%
Vacant: 29%
Median year built: 1994
Median rooms: 5.1
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 17.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 17.4%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

75%

Carpooled

25%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

29%

30–44

25%

45–59

60+

38%

Average commute

41.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

45.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

34.1%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

30%

Transportation and moving

25%

Management

10%

Legal and social services

10%

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Police and fire

Sales

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

30%

Education

25%

Public administration

10%

Admin, support and management

10%

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Construction

Health care and social assistance

Retail

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$17,473

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

8.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

35.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36728	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	—	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$17,115	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

19%

High school

47%

Some college

32%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 81.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 0%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 75.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 27.7%
No internet access: 23.6%
Without health insurance: 5.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Catherine
State: Alabama
County: Wilcox County
Center point: 32.1690° N, 87.4834° W
Land area: 116 sq mi
Water area: 1.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

36728 spans 2 counties

Wilcox County75% of land
Marengo County25% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Catherine (unincorporated)2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 36728

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36722	Arlington, AL	7.9 mi	89	$95,313	$33,100
36720	Alberta, AL	8 mi	693	$17,917	$53,900
36783	Thomaston, AL	8.2 mi	671	$47,917	$83,300
36773	Safford, AL	10 mi	427	$40,208	$216,700
36769	Pine Hill, AL	13 mi	2,071	$36,884	$73,600
36754	Magnolia, AL	13 mi	287	$39,583	—
36723	Boykin, AL	13 mi	239	$51,667	—
36767	Orrville, AL	17 mi	1,673	$41,429	$84,500
36736	Dixons Mills, AL	17 mi	1,559	$55,759	$109,300
36726	Camden, AL	18 mi	4,549	$46,030	$130,300
36786	Uniontown, AL	18 mi	2,216	$33,375	$70,800
36748	Linden, AL	19 mi	2,522	$42,826	$93,700

Questions about 36728

What city is zip code 36728?

36728 is assigned to Catherine, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36728 in?

36728 is mostly in Wilcox County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 36728?

About 998 people live in 36728, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36728 in?

36728 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36728?

The median household income in 36728 is $17,679.

What zip codes are near 36728?

The closest zip codes to 36728 are 36722, 36720, 36783, 36773, 36769.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36728, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.