Zip code 36749: Jones, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36749?

36749 is assigned to Jones, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36749 in?

36749 is mostly in Autauga County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 36749?

About 864 people live in 36749, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36749?

The median household income in 36749 is $39,167.

Q: What zip codes are near 36749?

The closest zip codes to 36749 are 36758, 36703, 36006, 36003, 36701.

Residential delivery areaAutauga CountyCentral Time

Population

864

Median household income

$39K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$66K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

62 sq mi

14 people/sq mi

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

About 36749

36749 is a rural zip code in Jones, Alabama (Autauga County), covering 62 sq mi of land. About 864 people live here, or 14 per square mile. The median resident is 34.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $39,167 a year, about 49% of the national median of $80,734. 32.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $65,600, or 1.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 89% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 31.9 minutes each way, and 3% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in transportation and moving goods; construction and repair; and healthcare. 27% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 36749 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate15.4%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%25th of 612 in AL
Self-employed workers27.4%
99th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%9th of 612 in AL
Poverty rate32.8%
97th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%46th of 607 in AL
Housing vacancy25.3%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%119th of 606 in AL
Healthcare workers15.4%
96th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%55th of 612 in AL
Homeownership rate88.9%
95th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%106th of 605 in AL
Uninsured rate13.8%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%95th of 614 in AL
Average commute31.9 min
83rd
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min137th of 587 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.480
81st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479146th of 603 in AL
Rent-burdened renters56.5%
72nd
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%147th of 568 in AL
Residents under 1823.6%
64th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%214th of 616 in AL
Diversity index51
53rd
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8142nd of 616 in AL
Residents 65 and older16.4%
49th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%422nd of 616 in AL
Veterans4.2%
28th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%499th of 615 in AL
Government workers10.9%
26th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%480th of 612 in AL
Median age34.8
20th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3532nd of 616 in AL
Per capita income$24,778
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087492nd of 614 in AL
Broadband access82.4%
7th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%353rd of 605 in AL
Median household income$39,167
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999514th of 582 in AL
Work from home3.3%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%410th of 612 in AL
Population density14/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi537th of 616 in AL
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%457th of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$26,908
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396571st of 605 in AL
Population864
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768529th of 616 in AL
Median home value$65,600
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900551st of 565 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher6.7%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%559th of 612 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%432nd of 612 in AL

Measure	36749	Autauga	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Unemployment rateWeakness	15.4%	2.4%	4.7%	5.2%	99th	25th of 612
Self-employed workers	27.4%	7.5%	9.1%	10%	99th	9th of 612
Poverty rateWeakness	32.8%	11.3%	15.6%	12.5%	97th	46th of 607
Housing vacancy	25.3%	8.5%	14.5%	10.1%	96th	119th of 606
Healthcare workers	15.4%	8%	9.9%	9.7%	96th	55th of 612
Homeownership rateStrength	88.9%	77.1%	70.2%	65.2%	95th	106th of 605
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.8%	7.3%	9.2%	8.4%	85th	95th of 614
Average commuteWeakness	31.9 min	27.9 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	83rd	137th of 587
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.480	0.475	0.479	0.483	81st	146th of 603
Rent-burdened renters	56.5%	34.6%	48.8%	51.1%	72nd	147th of 568
Residents under 18	23.6%	23.4%	22.2%	22%	64th	214th of 616
Diversity index	51	45.7	52.8	61.4	53rd	142nd of 616
Residents 65 and older	16.4%	16.3%	17.8%	17.2%	49th	422nd of 616
Veterans	4.2%	10.8%	7.7%	6.2%	28th	499th of 615
Government workers	10.9%	20.9%	16.6%	14.5%	26th	480th of 612
Median age	34.8	39	39.3	38.9	20th	532nd of 616
Per capita incomeWeakness	$24,778	$40,045	$36,087	$44,673	8th	492nd of 614
Broadband accessWeakness	82.4%	93.2%	87.5%	91%	7th	353rd of 605
Median household incomeWeakness	$39,167	$72,481	$63,999	$80,734	3rd	514th of 582
Work from home	3.3%	6.7%	8.8%	15.1%	3rd	410th of 612
Population density	14/sq mi	101/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	537th of 616
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	2.6%	4%	14.1%	2nd	457th of 616
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$26,908	$42,482	$43,396	$49,666	2nd	571st of 605
Population	864	59,947	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	529th of 616
Median home value	$65,600	$207,200	$209,900	$332,700	1st	551st of 565
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	6.7%	29.1%	28.4%	35.7%	1st	559th of 612
Tech workers	0%	2.7%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	432nd 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

23%

5–17

14%

18–24

14%

25–34

35–44

14%

45–54

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

34.8

Under 18

23.6%

65 and over

16.4%

Race and ethnicity

White37%
Black59%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

84.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 324
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 77.8%
Married couples: 31.2%
Living alone: 22.2%
Veterans (of adults): 4.2%
Male / female: 46% / 54%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

43%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

$75–100k

10%

$100–150k

11%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36749

$39,167

Autauga Co.

$72,481

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$24,778

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

32.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

5.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.480

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36749

$65,600

Autauga Co.

$207,200

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36749

—

Autauga Co.

$1,263

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

48%

2–4 units

12%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

41%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 434
Owner-occupied: 88.9%
Vacant: 25.3%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 6.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 56.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 1.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

86%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

64%

30–44

12%

45–59

20%

60+

Average commute

31.9 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

15.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

46.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Transportation and moving

25%

Construction and repair

17%

Healthcare

15%

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Office and admin

Farming, fishing and forestry

Engineering and science

Production

Management

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Sales

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

25%

Health care and social assistance

25%

Manufacturing

19%

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Construction

Agriculture and mining

Education

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$26,908

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

27.4%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

10.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

4.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36749	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$35,972	$74,888
Service	$27,870	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$77,426	$49,199
Production and transportation	$13,648	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

48%

Some college

28%

Associate's

13%

Bachelor's

Graduate

0.6%

High school graduate or higher: 95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 0.6%
Households with broadband: 82.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 38.9%
No internet access: 13%
Without health insurance: 13.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Jones
State: Alabama
County: Autauga County
Center point: 32.5510° N, 86.8498° W
Land area: 62 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

36749 spans 2 counties

Autauga County84% of land
Dallas County17% of land

Zip codes near 36749

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36758	Plantersville, AL	6.5 mi	1,484	—	$93,700
36703	Selma, AL	9.3 mi	9,125	$32,227	$79,200
36006	Billingsley, AL	9.5 mi	2,060	—	$193,400
36003	Autaugaville, AL	10 mi	1,901	$42,554	$145,700
36701	Selma, AL	13 mi	22,183	$39,815	$108,200
36790	Stanton, AL	13 mi	261	—	$189,300
36702	Selma, AL · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
36750	Maplesville, AL	17 mi	3,161	$49,345	$156,800
36008	Booth, AL	17 mi	0	—	—
36067	Prattville, AL	17 mi	28,293	$65,593	$189,400
36785	Tyler, AL	19 mi	1,139	$29,619	$104,700
35045	Clanton, AL	21 mi	15,324	$65,907	$181,500

Questions about 36749

What city is zip code 36749?

36749 is assigned to Jones, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36749 in?

36749 is mostly in Autauga County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 36749?

About 864 people live in 36749, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36749 in?

36749 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36749?

The median household income in 36749 is $39,167.

What zip codes are near 36749?

The closest zip codes to 36749 are 36758, 36703, 36006, 36003, 36701.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36749, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.