36362 ZIP Code — Fort Rucker, AL
Dale County, Alabama
ZIP code 36362 is located in Fort Rucker, Alabama, within Dale County. It covers approximately 29.39 square miles and serves a population of 5,422 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.
About ZIP code 36362
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.
Median household income is $72,681.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
5,422
population
29.39
sq mi land
PO Box
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36362 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36362
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36362. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Fort Rucker | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,422 |
| Population density | 184 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 045 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 29.39 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.4009 |
| Longitude | -85.7013 |
| 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 | 39.0% | 54.0% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.8% | 29.4% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 14.1% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
5,422
Population
184
People per sq mi
24.2
Median age
$72,681
Median household income
$23,588
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$1,347
Median monthly rent
0.8%
Home ownership
14.4%
Poverty rate
16.1%
Unemployment
97
Housing units
44.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
513
Under 5
421
323
5–9
264
208
10–14
171
135
15–19
111
416
20–24
340
1,012
25–34
828
267
35–44
218
93
45–54
77
7
60–64
5
7
65–74
6
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,025 | 37.3% |
| 18 and over | 3,397 | 62.7% |
| 65 and over | 13 | 0.2% |
| Median age | 24.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.7%
Black or African American
10.5%
Two or more races
7.1%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Other race
3%
Asian
2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,108 | 72.7% |
| Black or African American | 593 | 10.5% |
| Two or more races | 400 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 229 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 171 | 3% |
| Asian | 146 | 2.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.0% | 54.0% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 45.8% | 29.4% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.6% | 14.1% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.6% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
12.6%
$15k–$25k
0.7%
$25k–$35k
4.5%
$35k–$50k
15.9%
$50k–$75k
22.0%
$75k–$100k
23.3%
$100k–$150k
13.3%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 12.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 0.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 15.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 22.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 23.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $72,681 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $1,347 |
| Owner occupied | 0.8% |
| Renter occupied | 99.2% |
| Vacant | 5.5% |
| Single-family detached | 62.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.4% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 4.42 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 20.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 27.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 20.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 58.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 26.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 58.8% |
| 3 or more | 14.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 28.4% |
| Electricity | 66.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.7% |
| No fuel used | 1.8% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,006 | 68.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 277 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 182 | 12.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 951 | 64.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 13 | 0.9% |
| Average household size | 3.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.3% | 9.1% |
| Married | 55.8% | 90.0% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.6% | 1.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.9%
HS graduate
11.5%
Some college, no degree
32.5%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
37.4%
Graduate / professional
6.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 99.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 44.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 200 | 11.8% |
| Kindergarten | 237 | 14.0% |
| Elementary school | 685 | 40.4% |
| High school | 157 | 9.3% |
| College / grad school | 416 | 24.5% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
31.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
17.1%
Public administration
13.6%
Retail trade
13.0%
Other services
8.3%
Construction
5.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Professional & management
3.5%
Manufacturing
3.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 49.1% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 9.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 54.2% |
| Government | 40.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.4% |
| Carpool | 7.7% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 9.8% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 12.5 |
Poverty
All people
14.4%
Under 18 years
21.9%
18 and over
9.2%
Married-couple families
5.6%
Female-led households
80.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 1.6% |
| Retirement income | 2.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.6% |
| High blood pressure | 18.1% |
| High cholesterol | 17.3% |
| Diabetes | 3.1% |
| Heart disease | 1.4% |
| Stroke | 0.8% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 9.5% |
| Kidney disease | 1.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 2.6% |
| Cancer | 1.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.9% |
| Binge drinking | 24.0% |
| No physical activity | 17.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.9% |
| Depression | 26.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.1% |
| Poor mental health | 18.3% |
| Poor physical health | 5.8% |
| No health insurance | 15.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 65.7% |
| Visited dentist | 63.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 81.9% |
| Teeth loss | 8.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 123 | 8.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 1.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 3.2% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 96.6% |
| Public insurance | 6.4% |
| No insurance | 0.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,488 | 82.8% |
| Spanish | 38 | 0.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 38 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,278 | 97.3% |
| Born in same state | 4,903 | 90.4% |
| Born in different state | 693 | 12.8% |
| Foreign born | 375 | 6.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 144 | 2.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 82 | 56.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 592 | 10.9% |
| French | 582 | 10.7% |
| Italian | 447 | 8.2% |
| Polish | 100 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 39 | 0.7% |
| English | 35 | 0.6% |
| German | 31 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 23 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 27.0% |
| Internet access | 99.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36362
What city is ZIP code 36362 in?
ZIP code 36362 is primarily assigned to Fort Rucker, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36362 in?
ZIP code 36362 falls within Dale County, Alabama.
Is ZIP code 36362 family-oriented?
37% of residents in ZIP code 36362 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.
What is the population of ZIP code 36362?
ZIP code 36362 has an estimated population of 5,422 residents, with a density of 185 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 36362?
The median household income in ZIP code 36362 is $72,681, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 36362 in?
ZIP code 36362 observes the CST timezone.