Zip code 36866: Notasulga, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36866?

36866 is assigned to Notasulga, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36866 in?

36866 is mostly in Macon County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 36866?

About 3,898 people live in 36866, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36866?

The median household income in 36866 is $49,028.

Q: What zip codes are near 36866?

The closest zip codes to 36866 are 36832, 36865, 36088, 36087, 36083.

Residential delivery areaMacon CountyCentral Time

Population

3,898

Median household income

$49K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$113K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$727/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

41.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

87 sq mi

45 people/sq mi

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

About 36866

36866 is a rural zip code in Notasulga, Alabama (Macon County), covering 87 sq mi of land. About 3,898 people live here, or 45 per square mile. The median resident is 41.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $49,028 a year, 39% below the national median of $80,734. 30.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $112,900, or 2.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 74% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $727 a month.

12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 28.8 minutes each way, and 4% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and food service.

How 36866 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate30.8%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%62nd of 607 in AL
Unemployment rate8.4%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%116th of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.481
81st
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479142nd of 603 in AL
Uninsured rate11.7%
79th
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%161st of 614 in AL
Housing vacancy11.6%
77th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%403rd of 606 in AL
Self-employed workers11.9%
76th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%145th of 612 in AL
Median age41.9
71st
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3291st of 616 in AL
Average commute28.8 min
67th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min245th of 587 in AL
Homeownership rate73.9%
64th
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%390th of 605 in AL
Diversity index54.5
60th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.899th of 616 in AL
Government workers14.8%
58th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%333rd of 612 in AL
Residents 65 and older17.5%
57th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%376th of 616 in AL
Veterans5.3%
43rd
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%441st of 615 in AL
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%256th of 612 in AL
Residents under 1818.1%
19th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%463rd of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$39,381
19th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396346th of 605 in AL
Per capita income$28,823
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087368th of 614 in AL
Healthcare workers6.2%
9th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%453rd of 612 in AL
Median household income$49,028
8th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999401st of 582 in AL
Population3,898
6th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768325th of 616 in AL
Population density45/sq mi
6th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi378th of 616 in AL
Broadband access81.9%
6th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%369th of 605 in AL
Median home value$112,900
4th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900431st of 565 in AL
Median gross rent$727
4th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007383rd of 503 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher11.6%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%466th of 612 in AL
Work from home3.5%
3rd
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%404th of 612 in AL
Foreign-born residents0.5%
3rd
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%436th of 616 in AL
Rent-burdened renters26.2%
3rd
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%471st of 568 in AL

Measure	36866	Macon	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Poverty rateWeakness	30.8%	24.3%	15.6%	12.5%	96th	62nd of 607
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.4%	8.3%	4.7%	5.2%	89th	116th of 612
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.481	0.501	0.479	0.483	81st	142nd of 603
Uninsured rate	11.7%	9.4%	9.2%	8.4%	79th	161st of 614
Housing vacancy	11.6%	25%	14.5%	10.1%	77th	403rd of 606
Self-employed workers	11.9%	9.2%	9.1%	10%	76th	145th of 612
Median age	41.9	37.4	39.3	38.9	71st	291st of 616
Average commute	28.8 min	23.7 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	67th	245th of 587
Homeownership rate	73.9%	61.5%	70.2%	65.2%	64th	390th of 605
Diversity index	54.5	37	52.8	61.4	60th	99th of 616
Government workers	14.8%	19.7%	16.6%	14.5%	58th	333rd of 612
Residents 65 and older	17.5%	21.2%	17.8%	17.2%	57th	376th of 616
Veterans	5.3%	6.2%	7.7%	6.2%	43rd	441st of 615
Tech workers	1.4%	1.6%	2.7%	3.8%	20th	256th of 612
Residents under 18	18.1%	15.4%	22.2%	22%	19th	463rd of 616
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,381	$29,555	$43,396	$49,666	19th	346th of 605
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,823	$26,341	$36,087	$44,673	16th	368th of 614
Healthcare workers	6.2%	6.7%	9.9%	9.7%	9th	453rd of 612
Median household incomeWeakness	$49,028	$43,707	$63,999	$80,734	8th	401st of 582
Population	3,898	18,691	5,086,768	334,922,499	6th	325th of 616
Population density	45/sq mi	31/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	6th	378th of 616
Broadband accessWeakness	81.9%	79.1%	87.5%	91%	6th	369th of 605
Median home value	$112,900	$102,000	$209,900	$332,700	4th	431st of 565
Median gross rent	$727	$734	$1,007	$1,413	4th	383rd of 503
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	11.6%	21.1%	28.4%	35.7%	4th	466th of 612
Work from home	3.5%	7.6%	8.8%	15.1%	3rd	404th of 612
Foreign-born residents	0.5%	1.5%	4%	14.1%	3rd	436th of 616
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	26.2%	51.8%	48.8%	51.1%	3rd	471st of 568

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

14%

5–17

10%

18–24

11%

25–34

15%

35–44

10%

45–54

19%

55–64

10%

65–74

75+

Median age

41.9

Under 18

18.1%

65 and over

17.5%

Race and ethnicity

White51%
Black44%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

54.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

78.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

97%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,600
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 64.4%
Married couples: 42.3%
Living alone: 29.5%
Veterans (of adults): 5.3%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

22%

$50–75k

18%

$75–100k

12%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36866

$49,028

Macon Co.

$43,707

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,823

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

30.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.481

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36866

$112,900

Macon Co.

$102,000

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36866

$727

Macon Co.

$734

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

65%

2–4 units

5–19 units

0.4%

20+ units

Mobile home

31%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,809
Owner-occupied: 73.9%
Vacant: 11.6%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 26.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 15%
Home value to income: 2.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

0.3%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

25%

20–29

33%

30–44

18%

45–59

13%

60+

Average commute

28.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

51.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

13%

Construction and repair

12%

Food service

12%

Cleaning and personal care

12%

Office and admin

11%

Sales

Business and finance

Healthcare

Management

Education

Transportation and moving

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

0.7%

Police and fire

0.5%

Arts, media and sports

0.1%

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

17%

Restaurants and hotels

16%

Retail

15%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Construction

Education

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Other services

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

0.9%

Information

0.9%

Agriculture and mining

0.1%

Median earnings per worker

$39,381

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

11.9%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

14.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36866	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$41,875	$74,888
Service	$12,500	$26,804
Sales and office	$28,625	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$62,011	$49,199
Production and transportation	$65,000	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

20%

High school

34%

Some college

24%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 79.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 11.6%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.3%
Households with broadband: 81.9%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 53%
No internet access: 12.7%
Without health insurance: 11.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Notasulga
State: Alabama
County: Macon County
Center point: 32.5653° N, 85.7121° W
Land area: 87 sq mi
Water area: 0.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

36866 spans 3 counties

Macon County69% of land
Tallapoosa County23% of land
Lee County9% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Notasulga16% of zip
Reeltown (unincorporated)4% of zip
Tuskegee1% of zip

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

Zip codes near 36866

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36832	Auburn, AL	7.4 mi	30,959	$42,717	$263,900
36865	Loachapoka, AL	7.6 mi	22	—	—
36088	Tuskegee Institute, AL	10 mi	3,400	$35,125	$107,300
36087	Tuskegee Institute, AL · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
36083	Tuskegee, AL	12 mi	9,109	$46,024	$95,000
36830	Auburn, AL	13 mi	49,292	$70,188	$367,700
36849	Auburn University, AL	13 mi	5,241	—	—
36078	Tallassee, AL	14 mi	13,767	$69,289	$178,500
36831	Auburn, AL · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
36045	Kent, AL · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
36879	Waverly, AL	15 mi	2,826	$93,029	$325,900
36850	Camp Hill, AL	16 mi	2,557	$42,000	$84,200

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Questions about 36866

What city is zip code 36866?

36866 is assigned to Notasulga, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36866 in?

36866 is mostly in Macon County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 36866?

About 3,898 people live in 36866, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36866 in?

36866 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36866?

The median household income in 36866 is $49,028.

What zip codes are near 36866?

The closest zip codes to 36866 are 36832, 36865, 36088, 36087, 36083.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36866, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.