36474 ZIP Code — Red Level, AL

Covington County, Alabama

ZIP code 36474 is located in Red Level, Alabama, within Covington County. It covers approximately 183.58 square miles and serves a population of 2,496 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36474

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 $94,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($39,348) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 34% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36474 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,496

population

183.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36474 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36474

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36474. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Red Level	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36456 Mc Kenzie (12.3 mi) 36421 Andalusia (13.3 mi) 36028 Dozier (14.5 mi) 36420 Andalusia (15.4 mi) 36033 Georgiana (16.6 mi) 36009 Brantley (18 mi) 36401 Evergreen (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	2,496
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	183.58 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	31.4466
Longitude	-86.5937
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	55.1%	56.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,496

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$39,348

Median household income

$34,477

Per capita income

$94,600

Median home value

$711

Median monthly rent

86.2%

Home ownership

33.9%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

1,168

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

143

20–24

141

25–34

110

35–44

108

201

45–54

198

106

55–59

105

60–64

141

65–74

139

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	547	21.9%
18 and over	1,949	78.1%
65 and over	478	19.2%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.8%

Black or African American 12.7%

Two or more races 2.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,116	83.8%
Black or African American	321	12.7%
Two or more races	59	2.3%
Hispanic or Latino	28	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.1%	56.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.0%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.8%	2.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.2%

$10k–$15k 10.8%

$15k–$25k 18.0%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 8.6%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 7.0%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.2%
$10k–$15k	10.8%
$15k–$25k	18.0%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	8.6%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	7.0%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	6.5%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$39,348

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.8%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 14.6%

$200k–$300k 8.9%

$300k–$500k 1.1%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,600
Median rent / month	$711
Owner occupied	86.2%
Renter occupied	13.8%
Vacant	25.3%
Single-family detached	61.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.7%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	9.9%
1970–1979	16.5%
1960–1969	12.1%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	7.4%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	58.3%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	25.1%
2 vehicles	40.4%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	67.6%
Propane / LP gas	24.6%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	540	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	23	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	139	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	270	27.8%
Households with children under 18	260	26.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	355	36.5%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.3%	18.6%
Married	54.0%	53.6%
Separated	6.7%	2.2%
Widowed	4.8%	14.6%
Divorced	13.2%	11.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.7%

HS graduate 51.1%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 9.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.5%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	40	7.8%
Kindergarten	39	7.6%
Elementary school	202	39.6%
High school	104	20.4%
College / grad school	125	24.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 20.1%

Agriculture & mining 16.7%

Education & healthcare 15.9%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Retail trade 6.2%

Public administration 5.3%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Professional & management 3.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%

Other services 2.0%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	6.0%
Sales & office	11.6%
Natural resources & construction	32.7%
Production & transportation	23.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.8%
Government	17.2%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.5

Poverty

All people 33.9%

Under 18 years 53.6%

18 and over 28.6%

Married-couple families 24.3%

Female-led households 59.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.4%
Retirement income	23.4%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.0%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	40.5%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	8.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	56.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	137	7.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	40.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.0%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,316	92.8%
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)	2,496	100.0%
Born in same state	2,496	100.0%
Born in different state	2,074	83.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	359	14.4%
Italian	141	5.6%
French	118	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	6	0.2%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	79.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36474

What city is ZIP code 36474 in?

ZIP code 36474 is primarily assigned to Red Level, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36474 in?

ZIP code 36474 falls within Covington County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36474?

34% of residents in ZIP code 36474 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36474?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 36474 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 36474 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36474 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 36474 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36474 in?

ZIP code 36474 observes the CST timezone.