36311 ZIP Code — Ariton, AL

Dale County, Alabama

ZIP code 36311 is located in Ariton, Alabama, within Dale County. It covers approximately 123.90 square miles and serves a population of 2,761 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36311

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $111,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,926. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36311 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,761
population
123.90
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36311 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36311

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City Status
Ariton Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
36010 Brundidge (6.8 mi) 36017 Clio (9.7 mi) 36374 Skipperville (9.7 mi) 36360 Ozark (11.3 mi) 36005 Banks (14.2 mi) 36048 Louisville (15.5 mi) 36346 Jack (16.2 mi) 36350 Midland City (18.2 mi) 36079 Troy (19.6 mi) 36330 Enterprise (19.7 mi) 36351 New Brockton (19.9 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 2,761
Population density 22 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 045
Geography
Land area 123.90 sq mi
Water area 0.07 sq mi
Latitude 31.6124
Longitude -85.6960
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 334
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.2% 54.0% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 20.1% 29.4% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 12.8% 14.1% 18.0%
Over $200k 1.9% 2.5% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,761
Population
22
People per sq mi
36.5
Median age
$44,926
Median household income
$26,243
Per capita income
$111,400
Median home value
$714
Median monthly rent
79.1%
Home ownership
27.1%
Poverty rate
4.2%
Unemployment
1,128
Housing units
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
78
Under 5
94
73
5–9
88
102
10–14
121
51
15–19
61
125
20–24
150
194
25–34
231
87
35–44
104
157
45–54
188
94
55–59
112
61
60–64
72
102
65–74
122
120
75–84
144
14
85+
16
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1862922.8%
18 and over2,13277.2%
65 and over51818.8%
Median age36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.3%
Black or African American 5.8%
Two or more races 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Other race 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White2,50789.3%
Black or African American1625.8%
Two or more races812.9%
Hispanic or Latino471.7%
Other race90.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native20.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 65.2% 54.0% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 20.1% 29.4% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 12.8% 14.1% 18.0%
Over $200k 1.9% 2.5% 4.4%
Under $10k 7.3%
$10k–$15k 8.0%
$15k–$25k 13.9%
$25k–$35k 6.3%
$35k–$50k 18.2%
$50k–$75k 17.6%
$75k–$100k 5.8%
$100k–$150k 13.1%
$150k–$200k 7.6%
$200k+ 2.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k7.3%
$10k–$15k8.0%
$15k–$25k13.9%
$25k–$35k6.3%
$35k–$50k18.2%
$50k–$75k17.6%
$75k–$100k5.8%
$100k–$150k13.1%
$150k–$200k7.6%
$200k+2.3%
Median income$44,926

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%
$50k–$100k 26.9%
$100k–$150k 23.9%
$150k–$200k 7.5%
$200k–$300k 8.2%
$300k–$500k 12.1%
$500k–$1M 2.0%
$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$111,400
Median rent / month$714
Owner occupied79.1%
Renter occupied20.9%
Vacant22.0%
Single-family detached62.6%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes35.0%
Median rooms5.8
Avg household size (owned)2.61

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.5%
2010–201910.5%
2000–200916.1%
1990–199924.4%
1980–198913.2%
1970–197911.3%
1960–19696.8%
1950–19598.3%
1940–19491.5%
1939 or earlier7.5%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.3%
2 bedrooms16.1%
3 bedrooms66.8%
4 bedrooms13.4%
5+ bedrooms2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle2.7%
1 vehicle24.0%
2 vehicles45.5%
3 or more27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas0.2%
Electricity91.0%
Propane / LP gas5.9%
Fuel oil0.2%
Wood1.2%
No fuel used0.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family48846.4%
Cohabiting couple898.5%
Male householder, no spouse17316.4%
Female householder, no spouse30228.7%
Households with children under 1836935.1%
Households with seniors (65+)35333.6%
Average household size2.62

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married29.6%30.6%
Married49.3%45.0%
Separated1.7%0.8%
Widowed4.5%11.3%
Divorced14.8%12.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%
Some HS, no diploma 10.5%
HS graduate 42.6%
Some college, no degree 25.1%
Associate's degree 6.2%
Bachelor's degree 4.5%
Graduate / professional 5.6%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher84.0%
Bachelor's or higher10.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool254.4%
Kindergarten8915.7%
Elementary school29251.4%
High school7413.0%
College / grad school8815.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.1%
Manufacturing 19.4%
Retail trade 10.7%
Transportation & utilities 10.2%
Construction 10.1%
Arts, food & hospitality 5.9%
Agriculture & mining 5.7%
Public administration 4.2%
Professional & management 3.9%
Finance & real estate 2.1%
Other services 1.6%
Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.1%
Service22.9%
Sales & office16.1%
Natural resources & construction14.7%
Production & transportation26.2%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.8%
Government21.4%
Self-employed5.8%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone94.6%
Carpool4.5%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.3%
Work from home0.3%
Other means0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)24.2

Poverty

All people 27.1%
Under 18 years 42.4%
18 and over 22.5%
Married-couple families 10.7%
Female-led households 62.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security33.7%
Retirement income32.2%
Supplemental Security7.1%
Cash public assistance1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP14.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity40.3%
High blood pressure44.7%
High cholesterol39.2%
Diabetes15.0%
Heart disease9.0%
Stroke4.5%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis34.7%
Kidney disease3.8%
Pulmonary disease11.2%
Cancer7.1%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.9%
Binge drinking14.1%
No physical activity32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.2%
Depression26.3%
Fair or poor health23.8%
Poor mental health17.0%
Poor physical health14.5%
No health insurance18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)75.8%
Visited dentist55.1%
Cholesterol screening89.5%
Teeth loss20.2%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans21310.0%
Disability%
Any disability19.0%
Under 182.7%
18–64 years15.4%
65 and over50.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance63.3%
Public insurance44.3%
No insurance9.1%
Uninsured under 193.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only2,58993.8%
Spanish411.6%
Other Indo-European391.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander20.1%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)2,70097.8%
Born in same state2,69697.6%
Born in different state2,14877.8%
Foreign born40.1%
Naturalized citizen612.2%
Not a US citizen1727.9%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab70225.4%
French2268.2%
Italian993.6%
AncestryCount%
Dutch120.4%
German20.1%
English20.1%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access38.1%
Internet access87.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36311

What city is ZIP code 36311 in?

ZIP code 36311 is primarily assigned to Ariton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36311 in?

ZIP code 36311 falls within Dale County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36311?

27% of residents in ZIP code 36311 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36311?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36311?

The median home value in ZIP code 36311 is $111,400.

Does ZIP code 36311 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 36311 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 36311 in?

ZIP code 36311 observes the CST timezone.

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