Zip code 36858: Hatchechubbee, Alabama
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 36858
36858 is a rural zip code in Hatchechubbee, Alabama (Russell County), covering 62 sq mi of land. About 303 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 61.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.
37.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). The median home value is $178,600. 65% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $946 a month.
11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.1 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; transportation and moving goods; and sales.
How 36858 compares
Only about 303 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.
- Median age61.999thU.S. 38.9 · AL 39.316th of 616 in AL
- 99thU.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%14th of 616 in AL
- Government workers36.2%99thU.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%14th of 612 in AL
- Poverty rate37.6%98thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%30th of 607 in AL
- 96thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%63rd of 568 in AL
- Median earnings per worker$65,15683rdStrengthU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,39624th of 605 in AL
- 76thU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479176th of 603 in AL
- 65thU.S. 10% · AL 9.1%207th of 612 in AL
- Average commute28.1 min63rdU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min269th of 587 in AL
- Housing vacancy8.3%62ndU.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%497th of 606 in AL
- Diversity index48.850thU.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8179th of 616 in AL
- Homeownership rate64.6%41stU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%495th of 605 in AL
- 35thU.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%336th of 612 in AL
- Veterans4.2%28thU.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%502nd of 615 in AL
- Median home value$178,60017thU.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900220th of 565 in AL
- 17thU.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007188th of 503 in AL
- Uninsured rate2.6%9thStrengthU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%570th of 614 in AL
- Per capita income$24,6187thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087497th of 614 in AL
- Residents under 1814.5%7thU.S. 22% · AL 22.2%525th of 616 in AL
- 3rdWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%486th of 612 in AL
- Population3031stU.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768583rd of 616 in AL
- Population density5/sq mi1stU.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi603rd of 616 in AL
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%595th of 612 in AL
- 1stStrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%598th of 612 in AL
- Broadband access64.1%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%575th of 605 in AL
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · AL 4%582nd of 616 in AL
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%574th of 612 in AL
| Measure | 36858 | Russell | AL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.9 | 37.5 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 16th of 616 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 44.2% | 15.3% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 14th of 616 | |
| Government workers | 36.2% | 18.2% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 14th of 612 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 37.6% | 22.2% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 30th of 607 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 68.6% | 54.4% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 63rd of 568 | |
| Median earnings per workerStrength | $65,156 | $36,725 | $43,396 | $49,666 | 24th of 605 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.470 | 0.469 | 0.479 | 0.483 | 176th of 603 | |
| Self-employed workers | 10.6% | 10.2% | 9.1% | 10% | 207th of 612 | |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 26.3 min | 25.5 min | 26.4 min | 269th of 587 | |
| Housing vacancy | 8.3% | 13.6% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 497th of 606 | |
| Diversity index | 48.8 | 59.9 | 52.8 | 61.4 | 179th of 616 | |
| Homeownership rate | 64.6% | 61.3% | 70.2% | 65.2% | 495th of 605 | |
| Healthcare workers | 8.5% | 8.7% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 336th of 612 | |
| Veterans | 4.2% | 13.3% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 502nd of 615 | |
| Median home value | $178,600 | $165,700 | $209,900 | $332,700 | 220th of 565 | |
| Median gross rent | $946 | $939 | $1,007 | $1,413 | 188th of 503 | |
| Uninsured rateStrength | 2.6% | 11.3% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 570th of 614 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $24,618 | $28,243 | $36,087 | $44,673 | 497th of 614 | |
| Residents under 18 | 14.5% | 24.3% | 22.2% | 22% | 525th of 616 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 10.8% | 18.2% | 28.4% | 35.7% | 486th of 612 | |
| Population | 303 | 58,811 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 | 583rd of 616 | |
| Population density | 5/sq mi | 92/sq mi | 100/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 603rd of 616 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 9.3% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 595th of 612 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 0% | 6.2% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 598th of 612 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 64.1% | 79.7% | 87.5% | 91% | 575th of 605 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 2.7% | 4% | 14.1% | 582nd of 616 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 2.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 574th 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
- White58%
- Black42%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 198
- Average household size
- 1.5
- Family households
- 31.3%
- Married couples
- 23.2%
- Living alone
- 66.2%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 4.2%
- Male / female
- 52% / 48%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 216
- Owner-occupied
- 64.6%
- Vacant
- 8.3%
- Median year built
- 1975
- Median rooms
- 5.8
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 68.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 51.4%
- 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 | 36858 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $65,469 | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $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
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 8.1%
- Households with broadband
- 64.1%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 20.2%
- No internet access
- 35.9%
- Without health insurance
- 2.6%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Hatchechubbee
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Russell County
- Center point
- 32.3232° N, 85.3078° W
- Land area
- 62 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 36858
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36860 | Hurtsboro, AL | 7.6 mi | $43,451 |
| 36875 | Seale, AL | 8.2 mi | $55,896 |
| 36871 | Pittsview, AL | 14 mi | $51,490 |
| 36804 | Opelika, AL | 15 mi | $61,880 |
| 36870 | Phenix City, AL | 16 mi | $72,500 |
| 36869 | Phenix City, AL | 16 mi | $50,061 |
| 36851 | Cottonton, AL | 18 mi | — |
| 36802 | Opelika, AL · PO box | 18 mi | — |
| 36872 | Valley, AL · PO box | 18 mi | — |
| 36874 | Salem, AL | 18 mi | $66,986 |
| 36830 | Auburn, AL | 18 mi | $70,188 |
| 36859 | Holy Trinity, AL · PO box | 19 mi | — |
Questions about 36858
What city is zip code 36858?
36858 is assigned to Hatchechubbee, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 36858 in?
36858 is in Russell County, Alabama.
What is the population of 36858?
About 303 people live in 36858, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 36858 in?
36858 is in Central Time.
What zip codes are near 36858?
The closest zip codes to 36858 are 36860, 36875, 36871, 36804, 36870.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36858, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.