Zip code 36759: Marion Junction, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36759?

36759 is assigned to Marion Junction, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36759 in?

36759 is mostly in Dallas County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 36759?

About 1,166 people live in 36759, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36759?

The median household income in 36759 is $30,441.

Q: What zip codes are near 36759?

The closest zip codes to 36759 are 36773, 36786, 36767, 36701, 36702.

Residential delivery areaDallas CountyCentral Time

Population

1,166

Median household income

$30K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$61K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$793/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

212 sq mi

6 people/sq mi

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

About 36759

36759 is a rural zip code in Marion Junction, Alabama (Dallas County), covering 212 sq mi of land. About 1,166 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 52.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $30,441 a year, about 38% of the national median of $80,734. 28.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $61,200, or 2.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 85% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $793 a month.

18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 42.7 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; production and manufacturing; and construction and repair. 18% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 36759 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate18.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%17th of 612 in AL
Average commute42.7 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min23rd of 587 in AL
Median age52.3
97th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.364th of 616 in AL
Housing vacancy25.4%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%117th of 606 in AL
Poverty rate28.9%
95th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%73rd of 607 in AL
Self-employed workers17.6%
95th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%44th of 612 in AL
Residents 65 and older24.9%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%101st of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate84.8%
89th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%180th of 605 in AL
Veterans8.6%
82nd
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%168th of 615 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.479
81st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479148th of 603 in AL
Tech workers4.2%
71st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%65th of 612 in AL
Uninsured rate8.1%
60th
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%336th of 614 in AL
Residents under 1821.9%
48th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%302nd of 616 in AL
Diversity index44.4
42nd
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8239th of 616 in AL
Government workers12%
36th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%452nd of 612 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher17.8%
15th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%289th of 612 in AL
Foreign-born residents1.7%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%287th of 616 in AL
Per capita income$25,138
8th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087483rd of 614 in AL
Work from home5.1%
8th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%316th of 612 in AL
Median gross rent$793
6th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007311th of 503 in AL
Broadband access79.7%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%426th of 605 in AL
Median earnings per worker$28,992
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396561st of 605 in AL
Population1,166
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768495th of 616 in AL
Population density6/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi597th of 616 in AL
Median household income$30,441
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999563rd of 582 in AL
Median home value$61,200
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900556th of 565 in AL
Rent-burdened renters11.7%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%525th of 568 in AL
Healthcare workers0%
1st
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%582nd of 612 in AL

Measure	36759	Dallas	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Unemployment rateWeakness	18.1%	11%	4.7%	5.2%	99th	17th of 612
Average commuteWeakness	42.7 min	26.4 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	98th	23rd of 587
Median age	52.3	41.2	39.3	38.9	97th	64th of 616
Housing vacancy	25.4%	15.8%	14.5%	10.1%	96th	117th of 606
Poverty rateWeakness	28.9%	31%	15.6%	12.5%	95th	73rd of 607
Self-employed workers	17.6%	10.6%	9.1%	10%	95th	44th of 612
Residents 65 and older	24.9%	20.4%	17.8%	17.2%	92nd	101st of 616
Homeownership rateStrength	84.8%	63.8%	70.2%	65.2%	89th	180th of 605
Veterans	8.6%	6.5%	7.7%	6.2%	82nd	168th of 615
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.479	0.502	0.479	0.483	81st	148th of 603
Tech workers	4.2%	0.7%	2.7%	3.8%	71st	65th of 612
Uninsured rate	8.1%	8.2%	9.2%	8.4%	60th	336th of 614
Residents under 18	21.9%	23.6%	22.2%	22%	48th	302nd of 616
Diversity index	44.4	44.1	52.8	61.4	42nd	239th of 616
Government workers	12%	13.7%	16.6%	14.5%	36th	452nd of 612
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	17.8%	17.5%	28.4%	35.7%	15th	289th of 612
Foreign-born residents	1.7%	1.9%	4%	14.1%	10th	287th of 616
Per capita incomeWeakness	$25,138	$24,582	$36,087	$44,673	8th	483rd of 614
Work from home	5.1%	6%	8.8%	15.1%	8th	316th of 612
Median gross rent	$793	$733	$1,007	$1,413	6th	311th of 503
Broadband accessWeakness	79.7%	80.5%	87.5%	91%	4th	426th of 605
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$28,992	$31,774	$43,396	$49,666	2nd	561st of 605
Population	1,166	36,858	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	495th of 616
Population density	6/sq mi	38/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	597th of 616
Median household incomeWeakness	$30,441	$35,627	$63,999	$80,734	1st	563rd of 582
Median home value	$61,200	$94,600	$209,900	$332,700	1st	556th of 565
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	11.7%	62.2%	48.8%	51.1%	1st	525th of 568
Healthcare workers	0%	8.5%	9.9%	9.7%	1st	582nd 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

10%

Under 5

12%

5–17

18–24

12%

25–34

35–44

13%

45–54

19%

55–64

17%

65–74

75+

Median age

52.3

Under 18

21.9%

65 and over

24.9%

Race and ethnicity

White30%
Black68%
Hispanic2%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

44.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

90.1%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 612
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 52%
Married couples: 25.7%
Living alone: 48%
Veterans (of adults): 8.6%
Male / female: 38% / 62%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

40%

$25–50k

30%

$50–75k

16%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

0.7%

$200k+

Median household income

36759

$30,441

Dallas Co.

$35,627

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$25,138

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

28.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

4.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.479

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36759

$61,200

Dallas Co.

$94,600

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36759

$793

Dallas Co.

$733

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

35%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

64%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 820
Owner-occupied: 84.8%
Vacant: 25.4%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 5.7
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 11.7%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 11.7%
Home value to income: 2.0× (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

10–19

33%

20–29

15%

30–44

13%

45–59

15%

60+

18%

Average commute

42.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

18.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Office and admin

20%

Production

19%

Construction and repair

11%

Farming, fishing and forestry

11%

Management

10%

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Computer and math

Education

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Engineering and science

Police and fire

Sales

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Healthcare

Industries

Manufacturing

25%

Agriculture and mining

17%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Health care and social assistance

Construction

Education

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Information

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Other services

Retail

Professional and technical services

Median earnings per worker

$28,992

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

17.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

12%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

3.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36759	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,056	$74,888
Service	$23,688	$26,804
Sales and office	$29,740	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$13,233	$49,199
Production and transportation	$26,250	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

12%

High school

37%

Some college

15%

Associate's

18%

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 88.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 6.8%
Households with broadband: 79.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 17%
No internet access: 16.5%
Without health insurance: 8.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Marion Junction
State: Alabama
County: Dallas County
Center point: 32.4045° N, 87.2900° W
Land area: 212 sq mi
Water area: 1.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

36759 spans 2 counties

Dallas County80% of land
Perry County20% of land

Zip codes near 36759

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36773	Safford, AL	9.6 mi	427	$40,208	$216,700
36786	Uniontown, AL	11 mi	2,216	$33,375	$70,800
36767	Orrville, AL	12 mi	1,673	$41,429	$84,500
36701	Selma, AL	15 mi	22,183	$39,815	$108,200
36702	Selma, AL · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
36720	Alberta, AL	17 mi	693	$17,917	$53,900
36765	Newbern, AL	19 mi	567	$51,875	$87,300
36738	Faunsdale, AL	20 mi	747	$34,583	—
36728	Catherine, AL	20 mi	998	$17,679	—
36756	Marion, AL	20 mi	5,288	$38,527	$92,300
36703	Selma, AL	22 mi	9,125	$32,227	$79,200
36783	Thomaston, AL	23 mi	671	$47,917	$83,300

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Questions about 36759

What city is zip code 36759?

36759 is assigned to Marion Junction, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36759 in?

36759 is mostly in Dallas County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 36759?

About 1,166 people live in 36759, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36759 in?

36759 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36759?

The median household income in 36759 is $30,441.

What zip codes are near 36759?

The closest zip codes to 36759 are 36773, 36786, 36767, 36701, 36702.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36759, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.