36258 ZIP Code — Delta, AL

Clay County, Alabama

ZIP code 36258 is located in Delta, Alabama, within Clay County. It covers approximately 111.65 square miles and serves a population of 1,609 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/938.

About ZIP code 36258

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 $100,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,227. Poverty affects 22% 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 management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36258 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,609

population

111.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36258 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36258

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36258. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Delta	Acceptable
Delta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36266 Lineville (9.5 mi) 36203 Oxford (11 mi) 36268 Munford (11.3 mi) 36264 Heflin (13.9 mi) 36278 Wedowee (14.8 mi) 36207 Anniston (15.8 mi) 36205 Anniston (18.3 mi) 36260 Eastaboga (18.7 mi) 36251 Ashland (18.8 mi) 36201 Anniston (18.9 mi) 36280 Woodland (19.1 mi) 36273 Ranburne (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,609
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	111.65 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	33.4672
Longitude	-85.7095
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256/938

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	54.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	27.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	14.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,609

Population

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$54,227

Median household income

$26,654

Per capita income

$100,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

823

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

132

25–34

131

35–44

174

45–54

173

55–59

60–64

110

65–74

109

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	281	17.5%
18 and over	1,328	82.5%
65 and over	380	23.6%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.6%

Two or more races 1.5%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,532	92.7%
Hispanic or Latino	43	2.6%
Other race	43	2.6%
Two or more races	25	1.5%
Asian	9	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	54.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.4%	27.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	14.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.8%	3.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 16.8%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 29.7%

$75k–$100k 9.3%

$100k–$150k 14.3%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	16.8%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	29.7%
$75k–$100k	9.3%
$100k–$150k	14.3%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
Median income	$54,227

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.7%

$50k–$100k 31.3%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 19.9%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$100,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	59.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	21.6%
1990–1999	34.1%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	5.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	35.0%
3 bedrooms	42.8%
4 bedrooms	16.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	13.3%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	46.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	81.7%
Propane / LP gas	18.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	388	56.2%
Cohabiting couple	64	9.3%
Male householder, no spouse	176	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	62	9.0%
Households with children under 18	142	20.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	260	37.7%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.5%	29.2%
Married	59.2%	59.2%
Separated	2.1%	0.0%
Widowed	7.0%	7.9%
Divorced	10.2%	3.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 40.3%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.9%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	5.8%
Elementary school	153	55.2%
High school	42	15.2%
College / grad school	66	23.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 30.9%

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Other services 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.1%

Professional & management 5.9%

Construction 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Retail trade 2.7%

Public administration 2.0%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.4%
Service	20.3%
Sales & office	11.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	5.6%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.0%
Carpool	2.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	6.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 23.5%

18 and over 22.2%

Married-couple families 9.3%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.5%
Retirement income	42.2%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	42.5%
High cholesterol	39.0%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	34.4%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	4.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.4%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	17.1%
65 and over	42.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.0%
Public insurance	39.7%
No insurance	10.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,526	94.8%
Spanish	13	0.9%
Other Indo-European	4	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,593	99.0%
Born in same state	1,553	96.5%
Born in different state	1,172	72.8%
Foreign born	40	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	16	1.0%
Not a US citizen	9	56.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	340	21.1%
Italian	207	12.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	159	9.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	93.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36258

What city is ZIP code 36258 in?

ZIP code 36258 is primarily assigned to Delta, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36258 in?

ZIP code 36258 falls within Clay County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36258 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 36258 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36258?

9% 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 36258?

22% of residents in ZIP code 36258 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36258?

The median home value in ZIP code 36258 is $100,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 36258 in?

ZIP code 36258 observes the CST timezone.