36314 ZIP Code — Black, AL

Geneva County, Alabama

ZIP code 36314 is located in Black, Alabama, within Geneva County. It covers approximately 25.78 square miles and serves a population of 560 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36314

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 $58,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,058. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36314 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

560

population

25.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36314 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36314

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36314. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Black	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36344 Hartford (6.4 mi) 36340 Geneva (8.4 mi) 36316 Chancellor (12.5 mi) 32425 Bonifay (13.8 mi) 32425 Bonifay (13.8 mi) 32425 Bonifay (13.8 mi) 36318 Coffee Springs (14.7 mi) 36322 Daleville (14.9 mi) 36375 Slocomb (15.6 mi) 32464 Westville (16.6 mi) 32440 Graceville (18 mi) 36477 Samson (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	560
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	25.78 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	31.0207
Longitude	-85.7808
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	43.0%	56.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	52.3%	28.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

560

Population

People per sq mi

36.3

Median age

$55,058

Median household income

$18,573

Per capita income

$58,200

Median home value

$568

Median monthly rent

85.3%

Home ownership

5.4%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

229

Housing units

5.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	146	26.1%
18 and over	414	73.9%
65 and over	131	23.4%
Median age	36.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.3%

Two or more races 8.8%

Group	Count	%
White	511	91.3%
Two or more races	49	8.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	56.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	52.3%	28.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	4.6%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 17.1%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 43.6%

$75k–$100k 2.4%

$100k–$150k 5.2%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	17.1%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	43.6%
$75k–$100k	2.4%
$100k–$150k	5.2%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
Median income	$55,058

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.0%

$50k–$100k 46.1%

$100k–$150k 5.0%

$150k–$200k 3.3%

$200k–$300k 16.1%

$300k–$500k 9.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$58,200
Median rent / month	$568
Owner occupied	85.3%
Renter occupied	14.7%
Vacant	18.8%
Single-family detached	30.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	67.3%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.3%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	52.3%
1980–1989	20.4%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	1.2%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	58.1%
3 bedrooms	28.8%
4 bedrooms	3.5%
5+ bedrooms	8.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	68.2%
3 or more	14.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	97.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	162	76.8%
Cohabiting couple	4	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	18	8.5%
Female householder, no spouse	27	12.8%
Households with children under 18	88	41.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	80	37.9%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.0%	8.3%
Married	88.0%	78.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.0%	1.4%
Divorced	6.0%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 2.2%

HS graduate 48.4%

Some college, no degree 28.6%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	5.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	5.1%
Kindergarten	9	23.1%
Elementary school	23	59.0%
High school	3	7.7%
College / grad school	2	5.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.2%

Wholesale trade 30.8%

Retail trade 11.6%

Professional & management 5.8%

Other services 5.8%

Education & healthcare 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Construction 0.9%

Finance & real estate 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.7%
Service	4.0%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	2.2%
Production & transportation	67.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.2%
Government	1.8%
Self-employed	8.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	32.4%
Carpool	67.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.2

Poverty

All people 5.4%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 6.0%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.7%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.5%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	14.5%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	28.8%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.4%
Visited dentist	53.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	20.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	56	13.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.9%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	9.5%
65 and over	58.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.6%
Public insurance	72.1%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	488	87.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	560	100.0%
Born in same state	539	96.3%
Born in different state	407	72.7%
Foreign born	21	3.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	186	33.2%
Italian	114	20.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	104	18.6%
English	7	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	98.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36314

What city is ZIP code 36314 in?

ZIP code 36314 is primarily assigned to Black, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36314 in?

ZIP code 36314 falls within Geneva County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36314?

5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 36314 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 36314 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36314 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 36314 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36314 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 36314 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 36314 in?

ZIP code 36314 observes the CST timezone.