36371 ZIP Code — Pinckard, AL

Dale County, Alabama

ZIP code 36371 is located in Pinckard, Alabama, within Dale County. It covers approximately 3.35 square miles and serves a population of 447 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36371

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $39,250. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 36371 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

447

population

3.35

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36371 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36371

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36371. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pinckard	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	447
Population density	133 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	3.35 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	31.3069
Longitude	-85.5545
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	58.0%	54.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	14.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.4%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

447

Population

133

People per sq mi

51.3

Median age

$39,250

Median household income

$27,492

Per capita income

$118,900

Median home value

$767

Median monthly rent

72.4%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

165

Housing units

8.0%

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	52	11.6%
18 and over	395	88.4%
65 and over	94	21.0%
Median age	51.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.1%

Black or African American 8.3%

Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Other race 2%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	396	86.1%
Black or African American	38	8.3%
Hispanic or Latino	13	2.8%
Other race	9	2%
Two or more races	4	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.0%	54.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.8%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.7%	14.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.4%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.0%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 30.5%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.0%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	30.5%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$39,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.9%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 44.9%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

$300k–$500k 6.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,900
Median rent / month	$767
Owner occupied	72.4%
Renter occupied	27.6%
Vacant	8.1%
Single-family detached	78.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	15.8%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	8.1%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	33.9%
1960–1969	8.6%
1950–1959	11.8%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.4%
2 bedrooms	13.1%
3 bedrooms	55.2%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.3%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	17.2%
3 or more	34.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.4%
Electricity	89.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%
No fuel used	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	63	31.0%
Cohabiting couple	19	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	49	24.1%
Female householder, no spouse	72	35.5%
Households with children under 18	34	16.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	68	33.5%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.6%	26.5%
Married	37.1%	33.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	13.7%
Divorced	33.1%	26.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.7%

HS graduate 36.0%

Some college, no degree 17.6%

Associate's degree 28.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 2.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	2	2.7%
Elementary school	15	20.5%
High school	23	31.5%
College / grad school	33	45.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Retail trade 18.4%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Professional & management 9.4%

Wholesale trade 7.3%

Transportation & utilities 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 3.4%

Construction 2.1%

Information 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.8%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	26.1%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	23.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	13.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	16.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.6

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 32.7%

18 and over 21.0%

Married-couple families 12.7%

Female-led households 21.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.0%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	32.7%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.4%
Binge drinking	15.1%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	18.6%
Poor mental health	15.6%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.1%
Under 18	11.5%
18–64 years	32.9%
65 and over	45.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.5%
Public insurance	40.9%
No insurance	11.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	426	95.3%
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)	444	99.3%
Born in same state	433	96.9%
Born in different state	277	62.0%
Foreign born	11	2.5%
Naturalized citizen	3	0.7%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	92	20.6%
Italian	45	10.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	5.1%
English	3	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.4%
Internet access	85.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36371

What city is ZIP code 36371 in?

ZIP code 36371 is primarily assigned to Pinckard, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36371 in?

ZIP code 36371 falls within Dale County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36371?

8% 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 36371?

22% of residents in ZIP code 36371 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36371 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 36371 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36371?

The median home value in ZIP code 36371 is $118,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 36371 in?

ZIP code 36371 observes the CST timezone.