Zip code 36775: Sardis, Alabama
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 36775
36775 is a rural zip code in Sardis, Alabama (Dallas County), covering 158 sq mi of land. About 991 people live here, or 6 per square mile. The median resident is 64.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
30.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $111,200. 70% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.4 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in engineering and science; management; and cleaning and personal care. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).
How 36775 compares
- Median age64.199thU.S. 38.9 · AL 39.310th of 616 in AL
- Unemployment rate25.3%99thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%11th of 612 in AL
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%10th of 616 in AL
- Poverty rate30.2%96thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%69th of 607 in AL
- 94thWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.47957th of 603 in AL
- 91stU.S. 10% · AL 9.1%68th of 612 in AL
- Housing vacancy14.4%85thU.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%323rd of 606 in AL
- Median earnings per worker$60,00075thU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,39643rd of 605 in AL
- Healthcare workers11.1%72ndU.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%204th of 612 in AL
- Average commute28.4 min65thU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min254th of 587 in AL
- Homeownership rate69.5%52ndU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%452nd of 605 in AL
- 52ndU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%399th of 614 in AL
- Diversity index48.449thU.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8185th of 616 in AL
- Per capita income$35,44536thU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087172nd of 614 in AL
- Work from home6.2%12thU.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%269th of 612 in AL
- Median home value$111,2004thU.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900435th of 565 in AL
- 4thU.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%566th of 612 in AL
- Residents under 1810.2%2ndU.S. 22% · AL 22.2%567th of 616 in AL
- Population9911stU.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768515th of 616 in AL
- Population density6/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi594th of 616 in AL
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%575th of 612 in AL
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%604th of 605 in AL
- Veterans0.9%1stU.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%589th of 615 in AL
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · AL 4%534th of 616 in AL
- 1stStrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%548th of 568 in AL
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%494th of 612 in AL
| Measure | 36775 | Dallas | AL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 64.1 | 41.2 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 10th of 616 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 25.3% | 11% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 11th of 612 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 49.4% | 20.4% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 10th of 616 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 30.2% | 31% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 69th of 607 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.522 | 0.502 | 0.479 | 0.483 | 57th of 603 | |
| Self-employed workers | 15.3% | 10.6% | 9.1% | 10% | 68th of 612 | |
| Housing vacancy | 14.4% | 15.8% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 323rd of 606 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $60,000 | $31,774 | $43,396 | $49,666 | 43rd of 605 | |
| Healthcare workers | 11.1% | 8.5% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 204th of 612 | |
| Average commute | 28.4 min | 26.4 min | 25.5 min | 26.4 min | 254th of 587 | |
| Homeownership rate | 69.5% | 63.8% | 70.2% | 65.2% | 452nd of 605 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7% | 8.2% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 399th of 614 | |
| Diversity index | 48.4 | 44.1 | 52.8 | 61.4 | 185th of 616 | |
| Per capita income | $35,445 | $24,582 | $36,087 | $44,673 | 172nd of 614 | |
| Work from home | 6.2% | 6% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 269th of 612 | |
| Median home value | $111,200 | $94,600 | $209,900 | $332,700 | 435th of 565 | |
| Government workers | 6.9% | 13.7% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 566th of 612 | |
| Residents under 18 | 10.2% | 23.6% | 22.2% | 22% | 567th of 616 | |
| Population | 991 | 36,858 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 | 515th of 616 | |
| Population density | 6/sq mi | 38/sq mi | 100/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 594th of 616 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 5.9% | 17.5% | 28.4% | 35.7% | 575th of 612 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 35% | 80.5% | 87.5% | 91% | 604th of 605 | |
| Veterans | 0.9% | 6.5% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 589th of 615 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 1.9% | 4% | 14.1% | 534th of 616 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersStrength | 0% | 62.2% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 548th of 568 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 0.7% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 494th 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
Race and ethnicity
- White27%
- Black66%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial7%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 623
- Average household size
- 1.6
- Family households
- 31.5%
- Married couples
- 16.5%
- Living alone
- 68.5%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0.9%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 728
- Owner-occupied
- 69.5%
- Vacant
- 14.4%
- Median year built
- 1969
- Median rooms
- 5.1
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 0%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 36775 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $145,233 | $74,888 |
| Service | $7,000 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $38,466 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 67.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 1.3%
- Households with broadband
- 35%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 9.5%
- No internet access
- 60%
- Without health insurance
- 7%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Sardis
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Dallas County
- Center point
- 32.1927° N, 86.9548° W
- Land area
- 158 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.5 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
36775 spans 2 counties
- Dallas County64% of land
- Lowndes County36% of land
Zip codes near 36775
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36761 | Minter, AL | 8.2 mi | $26,743 |
| 36785 | Tyler, AL | 9.7 mi | $29,619 |
| 36741 | Furman, AL | 12 mi | — |
| 36767 | Orrville, AL | 15 mi | $41,429 |
| 36702 | Selma, AL · PO box | 15 mi | — |
| 36703 | Selma, AL | 16 mi | $32,227 |
| 36040 | Hayneville, AL | 17 mi | $37,872 |
| 36766 | Oak Hill, AL | 18 mi | — |
| 36752 | Lowndesboro, AL | 20 mi | $44,153 |
| 36768 | Pine Apple, AL | 22 mi | $35,735 |
| 36723 | Boykin, AL | 22 mi | $51,667 |
| 36701 | Selma, AL | 22 mi | $39,815 |
Questions about 36775
What city is zip code 36775?
36775 is assigned to Sardis, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 36775 in?
36775 is mostly in Dallas County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 36775?
About 991 people live in 36775, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 36775 in?
36775 is in Central Time.
What zip codes are near 36775?
The closest zip codes to 36775 are 36761, 36785, 36741, 36767, 36702.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36775, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.