Zip code 36786: Uniontown, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36786?

36786 is assigned to Uniontown, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36786 in?

36786 is mostly in Perry County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 36786?

About 2,216 people live in 36786, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36786?

The median household income in 36786 is $33,375.

Q: What zip codes are near 36786?

The closest zip codes to 36786 are 36738, 36765, 36773, 36759, 36742.

Residential delivery areaPerry CountyCentral Time

Population

2,216

Median household income

$33K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$71K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$475/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

37.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

139 sq mi

16 people/sq mi

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

About 36786

36786 is a rural zip code in Uniontown, Alabama (Perry County), covering 139 sq mi of land. About 2,216 people live here, or 16 per square mile. The median resident is 37.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $33,375 a year, about 41% of the national median of $80,734. 39.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $70,800, or 2.1 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 73% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $475 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 33 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; education; and transportation and moving goods.

How 36786 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate39.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%26th of 607 in AL
Unemployment rate35.8%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%5th of 612 in AL
Healthcare workers24.3%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%11th of 612 in AL
Government workers34.9%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%18th of 612 in AL
Housing vacancy15.9%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%293rd of 606 in AL
Average commute33 min
87th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min112th of 587 in AL
Homeownership rate73.1%
62nd
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%408th of 605 in AL
Uninsured rate8.3%
61st
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%325th of 614 in AL
Residents under 1823.2%
60th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%235th of 616 in AL
Residents 65 and older17.6%
58th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%370th of 616 in AL
Median age37.5
38th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3474th of 616 in AL
Veterans4%
26th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%513th of 615 in AL
Foreign-born residents3.6%
22nd
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%156th of 616 in AL
Rent-burdened renters39.5%
15th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%356th of 568 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher15.1%
10th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%349th of 612 in AL
Diversity index13.5
6th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8535th of 616 in AL
Broadband access81.6%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%376th of 605 in AL
Population2,216
3rd
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768410th of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$30,938
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396542nd of 605 in AL
Population density16/sq mi
2nd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi514th of 616 in AL
Median household income$33,375
2nd
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999548th of 582 in AL
Per capita income$16,125
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087593rd of 614 in AL
Median home value$70,800
1st
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900541st of 565 in AL
Median gross rent$475
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007491st of 503 in AL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%593rd of 612 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%568th of 612 in AL
Self-employed workers2.2%
1st
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%567th of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.331
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479565th of 603 in AL

Measure	36786	Perry	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Poverty rateWeakness	39.3%	31.4%	15.6%	12.5%	99th	26th of 607
Unemployment rateWeakness	35.8%	16.5%	4.7%	5.2%	99th	5th of 612
Healthcare workers	24.3%	18%	9.9%	9.7%	99th	11th of 612
Government workers	34.9%	19.4%	16.6%	14.5%	99th	18th of 612
Housing vacancy	15.9%	13.2%	14.5%	10.1%	88th	293rd of 606
Average commuteWeakness	33 min	28 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	87th	112th of 587
Homeownership rate	73.1%	77.5%	70.2%	65.2%	62nd	408th of 605
Uninsured rate	8.3%	7.2%	9.2%	8.4%	61st	325th of 614
Residents under 18	23.2%	21.3%	22.2%	22%	60th	235th of 616
Residents 65 and older	17.6%	21.6%	17.8%	17.2%	58th	370th of 616
Median age	37.5	41.1	39.3	38.9	38th	474th of 616
Veterans	4%	3.8%	7.7%	6.2%	26th	513th of 615
Foreign-born residents	3.6%	1.6%	4%	14.1%	22nd	156th of 616
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	39.5%	50.6%	48.8%	51.1%	15th	356th of 568
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	15.1%	15.8%	28.4%	35.7%	10th	349th of 612
Diversity index	13.5	41.5	52.8	61.4	6th	535th of 616
Broadband accessWeakness	81.6%	75.5%	87.5%	91%	6th	376th of 605
Population	2,216	8,031	5,086,768	334,922,499	3rd	410th of 616
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,938	$29,431	$43,396	$49,666	3rd	542nd of 605
Population density	16/sq mi	11/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	2nd	514th of 616
Median household incomeWeakness	$33,375	$37,654	$63,999	$80,734	2nd	548th of 582
Per capita incomeWeakness	$16,125	$17,852	$36,087	$44,673	1st	593rd of 614
Median home value	$70,800	$86,400	$209,900	$332,700	1st	541st of 565
Median gross rent	$475	$592	$1,007	$1,413	1st	491st of 503
Work from home	0%	4.5%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	593rd of 612
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	568th of 612
Self-employed workers	2.2%	8.8%	9.1%	10%	1st	567th of 612
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.331	0.356	0.479	0.483	1st	565th of 603

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

22%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

10%

35–44

45–54

19%

55–64

14%

65–74

75+

Median age

37.5

Under 18

23.2%

65 and over

17.6%

Race and ethnicity

White7%
Black93%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0.2%

Diversity index

13.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

3.6%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

88.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,060
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 56.7%
Married couples: 23%
Living alone: 41.3%
Veterans (of adults): 4%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

37%

$25–50k

36%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36786

$33,375

Perry Co.

$37,654

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$16,125

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

39.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.331

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36786

$70,800

Perry Co.

$86,400

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36786

$475

Perry Co.

$592

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

53%

2–4 units

13%

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

32%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,261
Owner-occupied: 73.1%
Vacant: 15.9%
Median year built: 1980
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 39.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0.8%
Home value to income: 2.1× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

96%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

23%

20–29

26%

30–44

24%

45–59

60+

18%

Average commute

33 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

35.8%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

39.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

24%

Education

21%

Transportation and moving

13%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Production

Office and admin

Management

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Sales

Industries

Health care and social assistance

43%

Admin, support and management

15%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

11%

Public administration

Retail

Construction

Manufacturing

Agriculture and mining

Other services

Education

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$30,938

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

2.2%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

34.9%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36786	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$35,842	$74,888
Service	$25,172	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$35,385	$49,199
Production and transportation	$33,401	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

14%

High school

43%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 86%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 15.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.8%
Households with broadband: 81.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 30.1%
No internet access: 18.1%
Without health insurance: 8.3%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Uniontown
State: Alabama
County: Perry County
Center point: 32.4310° N, 87.4822° W
Land area: 139 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

36786 spans 3 counties

Perry County77% of land
Marengo County19% of land
Hale County4% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Uniontown11% of zip

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

Zip codes near 36786

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36738	Faunsdale, AL	8.4 mi	747	$34,583	—
36765	Newbern, AL	11 mi	567	$51,875	$87,300
36773	Safford, AL	11 mi	427	$40,208	$216,700
36759	Marion Junction, AL	11 mi	1,166	$30,441	$61,200
36742	Gallion, AL	16 mi	2,656	$31,231	$142,000
36783	Thomaston, AL	17 mi	671	$47,917	$83,300
36728	Catherine, AL	18 mi	998	$17,679	—
36744	Greensboro, AL	19 mi	5,491	$30,518	$136,100
36720	Alberta, AL	20 mi	693	$17,917	$53,900
36767	Orrville, AL	21 mi	1,673	$41,429	$84,500
36748	Linden, AL	21 mi	2,522	$42,826	$93,700
36756	Marion, AL	21 mi	5,288	$38,527	$92,300

Questions about 36786

What city is zip code 36786?

36786 is assigned to Uniontown, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36786 in?

36786 is mostly in Perry County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 36786?

About 2,216 people live in 36786, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36786 in?

36786 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36786?

The median household income in 36786 is $33,375.

What zip codes are near 36786?

The closest zip codes to 36786 are 36738, 36765, 36773, 36759, 36742.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36786, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.