36266 ZIP Code — Lineville, AL

Clay County, Alabama

ZIP code 36266 is located in Lineville, Alabama, within Clay County. It covers approximately 196.50 square miles and serves a population of 6,276 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 36266

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 $168,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,094. 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 36266 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,276

population

196.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36266 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36266

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36266. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lineville	Acceptable
Lineville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36258 Delta (9.5 mi) 36251 Ashland (9.8 mi) 36255 Cragford (11.2 mi) 36268 Munford (13.9 mi) 36278 Wedowee (14 mi) 36276 Wadley (17.3 mi) 36203 Oxford (17.6 mi) 35160 Talladega (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	6,276
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	027

Geography
Land area	196.50 sq mi
Water area	1.21 sq mi
Latitude	33.3341
Longitude	-85.7528
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	54.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	27.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	14.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,276

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$46,094

Median household income

$25,074

Per capita income

$168,500

Median home value

$605

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

14.9%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

2,655

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

180

Under 5

204

159

5–9

181

226

10–14

257

199

15–19

226

106

20–24

120

298

25–34

340

323

35–44

368

388

45–54

441

208

55–59

237

261

60–64

297

339

65–74

386

167

75–84

190

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,404	22.4%
18 and over	4,872	77.6%
65 and over	1,257	20.0%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79%

Black or African American 16.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Two or more races 1.4%

Other race 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	5,032	79%
Black or African American	1,067	16.7%
Hispanic or Latino	96	1.5%
Two or more races	88	1.4%
Other race	83	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.5%	54.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	27.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.5%	14.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	3.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 10.3%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 16.8%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	10.3%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	16.8%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	13.2%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$46,094

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.8%

$50k–$100k 17.6%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 11.1%

$200k–$300k 23.4%

$300k–$500k 15.2%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,500
Median rent / month	$605
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	25.7%
Single-family detached	67.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	20.7%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	26.2%
1980–1989	11.5%
1970–1979	7.8%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	9.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	6.7%
2 bedrooms	24.7%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	33.8%
3 or more	34.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.1%
Electricity	72.1%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Wood	5.0%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,335	55.2%
Cohabiting couple	148	6.1%
Male householder, no spouse	443	18.3%
Female householder, no spouse	493	20.4%
Households with children under 18	642	26.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	768	31.7%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	17.4%
Married	61.0%	54.7%
Separated	1.8%	3.0%
Widowed	5.3%	14.2%
Divorced	7.5%	10.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.8%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 9.7%

Bachelor's degree 9.4%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	64	4.7%
Kindergarten	170	12.4%
Elementary school	579	42.2%
High school	389	28.4%
College / grad school	170	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.9%

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Construction 10.5%

Retail trade 9.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Public administration 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Professional & management 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.5%
Service	11.7%
Sales & office	16.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	32.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	12.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.2

Poverty

All people 14.9%

Under 18 years 15.9%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	29.5%
Supplemental Security	7.0%
Cash public assistance	6.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	45.7%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	23.1%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	426	8.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	22.9%
65 and over	47.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.8%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	5.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,892	93.9%
Spanish	15	0.3%
Other Indo-European	15	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,237	99.4%
Born in same state	6,217	99.1%
Born in different state	4,814	76.7%
Foreign born	20	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	39	0.6%
Not a US citizen	24	61.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,621	25.8%
French	623	9.9%
Italian	484	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	0.6%
German	20	0.3%
Polish	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36266

What city is ZIP code 36266 in?

ZIP code 36266 is primarily assigned to Lineville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36266 in?

ZIP code 36266 falls within Clay County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36266?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 36266 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 36266 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36266?

The median home value in ZIP code 36266 is $168,500.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36266?

The median household income in ZIP code 36266 is $46,094, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36266 in?

ZIP code 36266 observes the CST timezone.