Zip code 36761: Minter, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36761?

36761 is assigned to Minter, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36761 in?

36761 is mostly in Dallas County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 36761?

About 869 people live in 36761, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36761?

The median household income in 36761 is $26,743.

Q: What zip codes are near 36761?

The closest zip codes to 36761 are 36741, 36775, 36766, 36768, 36785.

Residential delivery areaDallas CountyCentral Time

Population

869

Median household income

$27K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$34K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$864/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

U.S. 38.9

Land area

243 sq mi

4 people/sq mi

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

About 36761

36761 is a rural zip code in Minter, Alabama (Dallas County), covering 243 sq mi of land. About 869 people live here, or 4 per square mile. The median resident is 53 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $26,743 a year, about 33% of the national median of $80,734. 45.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $33,900, or 1.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 71% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $864 a month.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 42.8 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; healthcare; and sales.

How 36761 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate45.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%12th of 607 in AL
Rent-burdened renters95.6%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%29th of 568 in AL
Average commute42.8 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min22nd of 587 in AL
Median age53
97th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.357th of 616 in AL
Housing vacancy19.7%
93rd
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%212th of 606 in AL
Healthcare workers14.4%
93rd
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%77th of 612 in AL
Residents under 1825.4%
77th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%127th of 616 in AL
Residents 65 and older20.5%
76th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%230th of 616 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.459
69th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479229th of 603 in AL
Uninsured rate8.1%
60th
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%337th of 614 in AL
Homeownership rate70.8%
55th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%431st of 605 in AL
Veterans5.9%
51st
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%384th of 615 in AL
Diversity index41.7
38th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8272nd of 616 in AL
Foreign-born residents3.1%
19th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%176th of 616 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher16.9%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%309th of 612 in AL
Median gross rent$864
11th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007247th of 503 in AL
Median earnings per worker$32,330
5th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396515th of 605 in AL
Per capita income$19,971
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087565th of 614 in AL
Population869
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768528th of 616 in AL
Population density4/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi612th of 616 in AL
Median household income$26,743
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999574th of 582 in AL
Median home value$33,900
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900561st of 565 in AL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%556th of 612 in AL
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%575th of 612 in AL
Broadband access72.4%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%525th of 605 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%491st of 612 in AL
Self-employed workers3.6%
1st
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%543rd of 612 in AL
Government workers3.2%
1st
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%587th of 612 in AL

Measure	36761	Dallas	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Poverty rateWeakness	45.8%	31%	15.6%	12.5%	99th	12th of 607
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	95.6%	62.2%	48.8%	51.1%	99th	29th of 568
Average commuteWeakness	42.8 min	26.4 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	98th	22nd of 587
Median age	53	41.2	39.3	38.9	97th	57th of 616
Housing vacancy	19.7%	15.8%	14.5%	10.1%	93rd	212th of 606
Healthcare workers	14.4%	8.5%	9.9%	9.7%	93rd	77th of 612
Residents under 18	25.4%	23.6%	22.2%	22%	77th	127th of 616
Residents 65 and older	20.5%	20.4%	17.8%	17.2%	76th	230th of 616
Income inequality (Gini)	0.459	0.502	0.479	0.483	69th	229th of 603
Uninsured rate	8.1%	8.2%	9.2%	8.4%	60th	337th of 614
Homeownership rate	70.8%	63.8%	70.2%	65.2%	55th	431st of 605
Veterans	5.9%	6.5%	7.7%	6.2%	51st	384th of 615
Diversity index	41.7	44.1	52.8	61.4	38th	272nd of 616
Foreign-born residents	3.1%	1.9%	4%	14.1%	19th	176th of 616
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.9%	17.5%	28.4%	35.7%	14th	309th of 612
Median gross rent	$864	$733	$1,007	$1,413	11th	247th of 503
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$32,330	$31,774	$43,396	$49,666	5th	515th of 605
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,971	$24,582	$36,087	$44,673	3rd	565th of 614
Population	869	36,858	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	528th of 616
Population density	4/sq mi	38/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	612th of 616
Median household incomeWeakness	$26,743	$35,627	$63,999	$80,734	1st	574th of 582
Median home value	$33,900	$94,600	$209,900	$332,700	1st	561st of 565
Work from home	0%	6%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	556th of 612
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	11%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	575th of 612
Broadband accessWeakness	72.4%	80.5%	87.5%	91%	1st	525th of 605
Tech workers	0%	0.7%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	491st of 612
Self-employed workers	3.6%	10.6%	9.1%	10%	1st	543rd of 612
Government workers	3.2%	13.7%	16.6%	14.5%	1st	587th 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

21%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

35–44

14%

45–54

19%

55–64

65–74

12%

75+

Median age

Under 18

25.4%

65 and over

20.5%

Race and ethnicity

White22%
Black73%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

41.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.1%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

92.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

94%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 439
Average household size: 1.9
Family households: 39%
Married couples: 17.1%
Living alone: 61%
Veterans (of adults): 5.9%
Male / female: 48% / 52%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

44%

$25–50k

38%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36761

$26,743

Dallas Co.

$35,627

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,971

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

45.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

2.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.459

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36761

$33,900

Dallas Co.

$94,600

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36761

$864

Dallas Co.

$733

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

40%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 547
Owner-occupied: 70.8%
Vacant: 19.7%
Median year built: 1978
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 95.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 65.9%
Home value to income: 1.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

12%

20–29

21%

30–44

20%

45–59

17%

60+

28%

Average commute

42.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

42%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

35%

Healthcare

14%

Sales

13%

Construction and repair

12%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Transportation and moving

Management

Office and admin

Food service

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Wholesale

30%

Health care and social assistance

21%

Manufacturing

18%

Construction

10%

Retail

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Education

Agriculture and mining

Public administration

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$32,330

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

3.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.7%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36761	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$59,352	$74,888
Service	$20,536	$26,804
Sales and office	$43,403	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$20,208	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

29%

High school

38%

Some college

10%

Associate's

Bachelor's

11%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 70.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.9%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.9%
Households with broadband: 72.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 23.2%
No internet access: 27.6%
Without health insurance: 8.1%
Limited-English households: 6.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Minter
State: Alabama
County: Dallas County
Center point: 32.0741° N, 86.9411° W
Land area: 243 sq mi
Water area: 1.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

36761 spans 3 counties

Dallas County60% of land
Lowndes County32% of land
Wilcox County9% of land

Zip codes near 36761

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36741	Furman, AL	5.1 mi	0	—	—
36775	Sardis, AL	8.2 mi	991	—	$111,200
36766	Oak Hill, AL	12 mi	3	—	—
36768	Pine Apple, AL	14 mi	671	$35,735	$116,900
36785	Tyler, AL	16 mi	1,139	$29,619	$104,700
36030	Forest Home, AL	16 mi	333	$51,667	$16,000
36040	Hayneville, AL	18 mi	3,263	$37,872	$70,100
36753	Mc Williams, AL	19 mi	0	—	—
36767	Orrville, AL	19 mi	1,673	$41,429	$84,500
36723	Boykin, AL	21 mi	239	$51,667	—
36032	Fort Deposit, AL	22 mi	2,444	$35,256	$77,800
36726	Camden, AL	22 mi	4,549	$46,030	$130,300

Questions about 36761

What city is zip code 36761?

36761 is assigned to Minter, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36761 in?

36761 is mostly in Dallas County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 36761?

About 869 people live in 36761, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36761 in?

36761 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36761?

The median household income in 36761 is $26,743.

What zip codes are near 36761?

The closest zip codes to 36761 are 36741, 36775, 36766, 36768, 36785.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36761, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.