Zip code 36744: Greensboro, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36744?

36744 is assigned to Greensboro, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36744 in?

36744 is mostly in Hale County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 36744?

About 5,491 people live in 36744, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36744?

The median household income in 36744 is $30,518.

Q: What zip codes are near 36744?

The closest zip codes to 36744 are 36765, 36776, 35441, 36740, 36756.

Residential delivery areaHale CountyCentral Time

Population

5,491

Median household income

$31K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$136K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$669/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

44.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

224 sq mi

25 people/sq mi

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

About 36744

36744 is a rural zip code in Greensboro, Alabama (Hale County), covering 224 sq mi of land. About 5,491 people live here, or 25 per square mile. The median resident is 44.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $30,518 a year, about 38% of the national median of $80,734. 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $136,100, or 4.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 66% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $669 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.9 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; transportation and moving goods; and healthcare.

How 36744 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate35.7%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%33rd of 607 in AL
Housing vacancy25.9%
97th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%111th of 606 in AL
Government workers26.8%
96th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%39th of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.526
94th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.47950th of 603 in AL
Residents 65 and older25.4%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%91st of 616 in AL
Median age44.4
83rd
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3188th of 616 in AL
Self-employed workers12.8%
82nd
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%119th of 612 in AL
Rent-burdened renters59.2%
81st
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%111th of 568 in AL
Unemployment rate6.9%
79th
U.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%161st of 612 in AL
Veterans8%
77th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%217th of 615 in AL
Healthcare workers11%
71st
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%211th of 612 in AL
Average commute28.9 min
68th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min240th of 587 in AL
Diversity index50.6
53rd
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8145th of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate65.6%
43rd
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%483rd of 605 in AL
Residents under 1818.6%
22nd
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%446th of 616 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher17.3%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%298th of 612 in AL
Tech workers0.9%
11th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%320th of 612 in AL
Per capita income$25,790
10th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087462nd of 614 in AL
Uninsured rate2.7%
10th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%568th of 614 in AL
Population5,491
9th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768268th of 616 in AL
Median home value$136,100
7th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900364th of 565 in AL
Foreign-born residents1%
6th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%360th of 616 in AL
Broadband access79.6%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%430th of 605 in AL
Population density25/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi460th of 616 in AL
Median gross rent$669
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007431st of 503 in AL
Work from home3%
2nd
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%434th of 612 in AL
Median earnings per worker$25,938
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396576th of 605 in AL
Median household income$30,518
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999562nd of 582 in AL

Measure	36744	Hale	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Poverty rateWeakness	35.7%	24.6%	15.6%	12.5%	98th	33rd of 607
Housing vacancy	25.9%	25.7%	14.5%	10.1%	97th	111th of 606
Government workers	26.8%	21.9%	16.6%	14.5%	96th	39th of 612
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.526	0.511	0.479	0.483	94th	50th of 603
Residents 65 and older	25.4%	20%	17.8%	17.2%	92nd	91st of 616
Median age	44.4	40.6	39.3	38.9	83rd	188th of 616
Self-employed workers	12.8%	9.1%	9.1%	10%	82nd	119th of 612
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	59.2%	50.1%	48.8%	51.1%	81st	111th of 568
Unemployment rate	6.9%	6%	4.7%	5.2%	79th	161st of 612
Veterans	8%	7%	7.7%	6.2%	77th	217th of 615
Healthcare workers	11%	13%	9.9%	9.7%	71st	211th of 612
Average commute	28.9 min	30.2 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	68th	240th of 587
Diversity index	50.6	55.3	52.8	61.4	53rd	145th of 616
Homeownership rate	65.6%	74.4%	70.2%	65.2%	43rd	483rd of 605
Residents under 18	18.6%	24.2%	22.2%	22%	22nd	446th of 616
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.3%	17.6%	28.4%	35.7%	14th	298th of 612
Tech workers	0.9%	0.5%	2.7%	3.8%	11th	320th of 612
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,790	$26,491	$36,087	$44,673	10th	462nd of 614
Uninsured rateStrength	2.7%	6.2%	9.2%	8.4%	10th	568th of 614
Population	5,491	14,829	5,086,768	334,922,499	9th	268th of 616
Median home value	$136,100	$127,600	$209,900	$332,700	7th	364th of 565
Foreign-born residents	1%	0.8%	4%	14.1%	6th	360th of 616
Broadband accessWeakness	79.6%	75.4%	87.5%	91%	4th	430th of 605
Population density	25/sq mi	23/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	460th of 616
Median gross rent	$669	$715	$1,007	$1,413	2nd	431st of 503
Work from home	3%	2.2%	8.8%	15.1%	2nd	434th of 612
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$25,938	$36,719	$43,396	$49,666	2nd	576th of 605
Median household incomeWeakness	$30,518	$39,250	$63,999	$80,734	1st	562nd of 582

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

10%

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

35–44

10%

45–54

14%

55–64

16%

65–74

10%

75+

Median age

44.4

Under 18

18.6%

65 and over

25.4%

Race and ethnicity

White30%
Black63%
Hispanic2%
Asian0.3%
Native American1%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

50.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

89.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

0.5%

Other Indo-European

0.7%

Asian / Pacific

0.4%

Other

0.6%

Households

Households: 2,547
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 47.3%
Married couples: 26.3%
Living alone: 44.1%
Veterans (of adults): 8%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

38%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

13%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36744

$30,518

Hale Co.

$39,250

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,790

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

35.7%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.526

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36744

$136,100

Hale Co.

$127,600

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36744

$669

Hale Co.

$715

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

50%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

0.2%

Mobile home

38%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,439
Owner-occupied: 65.6%
Vacant: 25.9%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 59.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 23.9%
Home value to income: 4.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

85%

Carpooled

10%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

40%

20–29

30–44

11%

45–59

12%

60+

17%

Average commute

28.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

6.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

44.6%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

12%

Transportation and moving

12%

Healthcare

11%

Engineering and science

10%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Sales

Management

Food service

Education

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Office and admin

Business and finance

Computer and math

0.9%

Police and fire

0.9%

Arts, media and sports

0.1%

Legal and social services

Industries

Health care and social assistance

29%

Retail

17%

Manufacturing

17%

Education

11%

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Construction

Admin, support and management

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

0.6%

Arts and recreation

0.6%

Other services

0.5%

Wholesale

Information

Median earnings per worker

$25,938

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

26.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36744	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$54,167	$74,888
Service	$14,794	$26,804
Sales and office	$40,366	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,393	$49,199
Production and transportation	$31,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

22%

High school

39%

Some college

15%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.3%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.7%
Households with broadband: 79.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 50%
No internet access: 18.9%
Without health insurance: 2.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Greensboro
State: Alabama
County: Hale County
Center point: 32.6847° N, 87.5988° W
Land area: 224 sq mi
Water area: 3.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

36744 spans 2 counties

Hale County99% of land
Perry County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Greensboro1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 36744

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36765	Newbern, AL	8 mi	567	$51,875	$87,300
36776	Sawyerville, AL	9 mi	1,419	$16,765	$74,200
35441	Akron, AL	14 mi	950	$49,375	$91,400
36740	Forkland, AL	14 mi	936	$44,737	$100,000
36756	Marion, AL	17 mi	5,288	$38,527	$92,300
35474	Moundville, AL	18 mi	9,654	$87,933	$206,000
36742	Gallion, AL	18 mi	2,656	$31,231	$142,000
36738	Faunsdale, AL	18 mi	747	$34,583	—
36786	Uniontown, AL	19 mi	2,216	$33,375	$70,800
35034	Brent, AL	24 mi	5,368	$36,002	$158,400
35443	Boligee, AL	25 mi	1,599	$21,389	$62,600
35469	Knoxville, AL	25 mi	474	—	—

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Questions about 36744

What city is zip code 36744?

36744 is assigned to Greensboro, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36744 in?

36744 is mostly in Hale County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 36744?

About 5,491 people live in 36744, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36744 in?

36744 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36744?

The median household income in 36744 is $30,518.

What zip codes are near 36744?

The closest zip codes to 36744 are 36765, 36776, 35441, 36740, 36756.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36744, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.