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Clay County
Cragford, AL
36255
36255 ZIP Code — Cragford, AL
Clay County, Alabama
ZIP code 36255 is located in
Cragford ,
Alabama ,
within Clay County .
It covers approximately 61.18 square miles and serves a population of
901 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 256 .
About ZIP code 36255
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($60,417) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 14% 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 36255 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 06/2026
Population
Total population
901
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
027
Geography
Land area
61.18 sq mi
Water area
0.05 sq mi
Latitude
33.1736
Longitude
-85.7286
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
256
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.2%
54.8%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
15.6%
27.4%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
28.8%
14.7%
18.0%
Over $200k
4.4%
3.2%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$60,417
Median household income
$126,800
Median home value
13.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 156 17.3% 18 and over 745 82.7% 65 and over 155 17.2% Median age 46.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Group Count % White 887 96.9% Hispanic or Latino 14 1.5% Two or more races 14 1.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.2%
54.8%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
15.6%
27.4%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
28.8%
14.7%
18.0%
Over $200k
4.4%
3.2%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.2% $10k–$15k 2.4% $15k–$25k 10.3% $25k–$35k 1.6% $35k–$50k 25.9% $50k–$75k 17.2% $75k–$100k 2.9% $100k–$150k 6.3% $150k–$200k 16.9% $200k+ 7.4% Median income $60,417
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $126,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 91.0% Renter occupied 9.0% Vacant 24.8% Single-family detached 69.0% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 19.6% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.31
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 14.3% 2000–2009 15.7% 1990–1999 19.6% 1980–1989 0.0% 1970–1979 3.2% 1960–1969 35.7% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 5.6% 1939 or earlier 6.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 2.8% 1 bedroom 2.0% 2 bedrooms 36.5% 3 bedrooms 33.7% 4 bedrooms 19.6% 5+ bedrooms 5.4%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.5% 1 vehicle 19.0% 2 vehicles 32.7% 3 or more 43.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 43.5% Electricity 35.9% Wood 18.2%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 257 67.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 52 13.7% Female householder, no spouse 70 18.5% Households with children under 18 119 31.4% Households with seniors (65+) 106 28.0% Average household size 2.38
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 36.7% 21.5% Married 54.5% 61.1% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 15.1% Divorced 8.8% 2.2%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
17.2%
Some college, no degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
9.7%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 73.0% Bachelor's or higher 13.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 55 34.8% High school 103 65.2% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.4%
Transportation & utilities
8.7%
Finance & real estate
7.3%
Professional & management
5.6%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.7% Service 8.7% Sales & office 8.2% Natural resources & construction 18.7% Production & transportation 26.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.5% Government 10.5% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 93.2% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 6.8% Avg commute (minutes) 37.8
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
66.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.5% Retirement income 40.9% Supplemental Security 10.3% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 6.6%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.5% High blood pressure 42.3% High cholesterol 38.8% Diabetes 12.7% Heart disease 8.7% Stroke 4.0% Asthma 9.7% Arthritis 34.0% Kidney disease 3.5% Pulmonary disease 10.7% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.9% Binge drinking 15.0% No physical activity 30.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.5% Depression 27.1% Fair or poor health 20.9% Poor mental health 17.0% Poor physical health 13.6% No health insurance 17.0% Visited doctor (checkup) 74.1% Visited dentist 57.7% Cholesterol screening 88.8% Teeth loss 19.0%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 36 4.8%
Disability % Any disability 18.6% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 18.1% 65 and over 39.4%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.9% Public insurance 49.6% No insurance 9.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 879 97.6% 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) 901 100.0% Born in same state 901 100.0% Born in different state 708 78.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 263 29.2% French 172 19.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 128 14.2%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.1% Internet access 91.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36255
What city is ZIP code 36255 in?
ZIP code 36255 is primarily assigned to Cragford, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36255 in?
ZIP code 36255 falls within Clay County, Alabama.
Is ZIP code 36255 mostly owner-occupied?
91% of occupied units in ZIP code 36255 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 36255?
14% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 36255?
18% of residents in ZIP code 36255 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 36255 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 36255 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 36255 in?
ZIP code 36255 observes the CST timezone.
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