Zip code 36785: Tyler, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36785?

36785 is assigned to Tyler, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36785 in?

36785 is mostly in Lowndes County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 36785?

About 1,139 people live in 36785, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36785?

The median household income in 36785 is $29,619.

Q: What zip codes are near 36785?

The closest zip codes to 36785 are 36775, 36040, 36752, 36703, 36003.

Residential delivery areaLowndes CountyCentral Time

Population

1,139

Median household income

$30K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$105K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,132/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

39.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

99 sq mi

12 people/sq mi

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

About 36785

36785 is a rural zip code in Tyler, Alabama (Lowndes County), covering 99 sq mi of land. About 1,139 people live here, or 12 per square mile. The median resident is 39.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $29,619 a year, about 37% of the national median of $80,734. 45% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $104,700, or 3.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 75% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,132 a month.

4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.7 minutes each way, and 5% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in construction and repair; transportation and moving goods; and food service.

How 36785 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate45%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%14th of 607 in AL
Rent-burdened renters73.5%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%44th of 568 in AL
Government workers23.3%
92nd
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%80th of 612 in AL
Veterans9.9%
89th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%104th of 615 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.490
85th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479119th of 603 in AL
Housing vacancy13.2%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%356th of 606 in AL
Average commute30.7 min
77th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min180th of 587 in AL
Self-employed workers12%
77th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%134th of 612 in AL
Residents under 1824.8%
73rd
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%148th of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate75.3%
67th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%364th of 605 in AL
Residents 65 and older17.3%
55th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%381st of 616 in AL
Median age39.3
52nd
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3396th of 616 in AL
Uninsured rate5.8%
41st
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%474th of 614 in AL
Median gross rent$1,132
31st
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,00789th of 503 in AL
Diversity index28.7
22nd
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8391st of 616 in AL
Foreign-born residents2.5%
15th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%218th of 616 in AL
Work from home5.3%
9th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%308th of 612 in AL
Median earnings per worker$33,750
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396492nd of 605 in AL
Unemployment rate1.9%
5th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%476th of 612 in AL
Median home value$104,700
3rd
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900462nd of 565 in AL
Per capita income$19,537
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087569th of 614 in AL
Healthcare workers4.4%
2nd
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%511th of 612 in AL
Population1,139
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768498th of 616 in AL
Population density12/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi555th of 616 in AL
Median household income$29,619
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999564th of 582 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher3.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%585th of 612 in AL
Broadband access63.8%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%576th of 605 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%495th of 612 in AL

Measure	36785	Lowndes	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Poverty rateWeakness	45%	29.9%	15.6%	12.5%	99th	14th of 607
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	73.5%	53.8%	48.8%	51.1%	99th	44th of 568
Government workers	23.3%	18.5%	16.6%	14.5%	92nd	80th of 612
Veterans	9.9%	6.8%	7.7%	6.2%	89th	104th of 615
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.490	0.543	0.479	0.483	85th	119th of 603
Housing vacancy	13.2%	11.6%	14.5%	10.1%	82nd	356th of 606
Average commute	30.7 min	31.4 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	77th	180th of 587
Self-employed workers	12%	14.1%	9.1%	10%	77th	134th of 612
Residents under 18	24.8%	21.9%	22.2%	22%	73rd	148th of 616
Homeownership rate	75.3%	77.5%	70.2%	65.2%	67th	364th of 605
Residents 65 and older	17.3%	20.6%	17.8%	17.2%	55th	381st of 616
Median age	39.3	42.7	39.3	38.9	52nd	396th of 616
Uninsured rate	5.8%	7.6%	9.2%	8.4%	41st	474th of 614
Median gross rent	$1,132	$710	$1,007	$1,413	31st	89th of 503
Diversity index	28.7	39.4	52.8	61.4	22nd	391st of 616
Foreign-born residents	2.5%	0.6%	4%	14.1%	15th	218th of 616
Work from home	5.3%	4.5%	8.8%	15.1%	9th	308th of 612
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,750	$37,568	$43,396	$49,666	7th	492nd of 605
Unemployment rateStrength	1.9%	6.8%	4.7%	5.2%	5th	476th of 612
Median home value	$104,700	$86,300	$209,900	$332,700	3rd	462nd of 565
Per capita incomeWeakness	$19,537	$26,394	$36,087	$44,673	2nd	569th of 614
Healthcare workers	4.4%	5.4%	9.9%	9.7%	2nd	511th of 612
Population	1,139	9,833	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	498th of 616
Population density	12/sq mi	14/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	555th of 616
Median household incomeWeakness	$29,619	$37,052	$63,999	$80,734	1st	564th of 582
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	3.8%	14.4%	28.4%	35.7%	1st	585th of 612
Broadband accessWeakness	63.8%	72.5%	87.5%	91%	1st	576th of 605
Tech workers	0%	1.7%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	495th 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

17%

5–17

18–24

15%

25–34

10%

35–44

12%

45–54

14%

55–64

13%

65–74

75+

Median age

39.3

Under 18

24.8%

65 and over

17.3%

Race and ethnicity

White14%
Black83%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

28.7

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

85.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 442
Average household size: 2.6
Family households: 59.7%
Married couples: 33.3%
Living alone: 39.8%
Veterans (of adults): 9.9%
Male / female: 45% / 55%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

39%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

$100–150k

12%

$150–200k

0.2%

$200k+

Median household income

36785

$29,619

Lowndes Co.

$37,052

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$19,537

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

45%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

0.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.490

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36785

$104,700

Lowndes Co.

$86,300

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36785

$1,132

Lowndes Co.

$710

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 509
Owner-occupied: 75.3%
Vacant: 13.2%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 6.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 73.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 71.4%
Home value to income: 3.5× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

95%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

13%

10–19

14%

20–29

16%

30–44

27%

45–59

16%

60+

15%

Average commute

30.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

1.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

37.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Construction and repair

22%

Transportation and moving

21%

Food service

17%

Police and fire

15%

Legal and social services

Healthcare

Production

Management

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Office and admin

Business and finance

0.9%

Engineering and science

0.6%

Computer and math

Education

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

26%

Manufacturing

16%

Public administration

14%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Education

Construction

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Agriculture and mining

Retail

Other services

0.6%

Admin, support and management

0.3%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$33,750

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

23.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

18.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36785	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$56,250	$74,888
Service	$29,052	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$51,875	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,171	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

51%

Some college

37%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
Households with broadband: 63.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 42.5%
No internet access: 30.8%
Without health insurance: 5.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Tyler
State: Alabama
County: Lowndes County
Center point: 32.2776° N, 86.8235° W
Land area: 99 sq mi
Water area: 1.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

36785 spans 2 counties

Lowndes County56% of land
Dallas County44% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

White Hall2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 36785

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36775	Sardis, AL	9.7 mi	991	—	$111,200
36040	Hayneville, AL	11 mi	3,263	$37,872	$70,100
36752	Lowndesboro, AL	11 mi	896	$44,153	$124,700
36703	Selma, AL	12 mi	9,125	$32,227	$79,200
36003	Autaugaville, AL	13 mi	1,901	$42,554	$145,700
36702	Selma, AL · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
36761	Minter, AL	16 mi	869	$26,743	$33,900
36749	Jones, AL	19 mi	864	$39,167	$65,600
36741	Furman, AL	20 mi	0	—	—
36701	Selma, AL	20 mi	22,183	$39,815	$108,200
36008	Booth, AL	21 mi	0	—	—
36047	Letohatchee, AL	22 mi	1,074	$50,441	—

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Questions about 36785

What city is zip code 36785?

36785 is assigned to Tyler, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36785 in?

36785 is mostly in Lowndes County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 36785?

About 1,139 people live in 36785, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36785 in?

36785 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36785?

The median household income in 36785 is $29,619.

What zip codes are near 36785?

The closest zip codes to 36785 are 36775, 36040, 36752, 36703, 36003.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36785, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.