36374 ZIP Code — Skipperville, AL

Dale County, Alabama

ZIP code 36374 is located in Skipperville, Alabama, within Dale County. It covers approximately 55.69 square miles and serves a population of 572 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36374

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 $96,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($65,139) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36374 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

572

population

55.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36374 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36374

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36374. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Skipperville	Acceptable
Skipperville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36017 Clio (7.6 mi) 36311 Ariton (9.7 mi) 36360 Ozark (11.2 mi) 36350 Midland City (12.3 mi) 36353 Newville (12.7 mi) 36048 Louisville (15.6 mi) 36010 Brundidge (16.1 mi) 36310 Abbeville (18 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	572
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	045

Geography
Land area	55.69 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.5865
Longitude	-85.5336
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	28.3%	54.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	14.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

572

Population

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$65,139

Median household income

$42,999

Per capita income

$96,500

Median home value

$856

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

406

Housing units

22.1%

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	123	21.5%
18 and over	449	78.5%
65 and over	115	20.1%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.8%

Black or African American 8.7%

Two or more races 4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	491	85.8%
Black or African American	50	8.7%
Two or more races	23	4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.3%	54.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	29.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	25.8%	14.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.7%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.1%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 26.8%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 8.5%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k+ 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.1%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	26.8%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	8.5%
$150k–$200k	11.9%
$200k+	11.1%
Median income	$65,139

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.8%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k–$300k 24.0%

$300k–$500k 10.9%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,500
Median rent / month	$856
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	48.7%
Single-family detached	55.7%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	42.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	26.2%
1980–1989	25.1%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	13.5%
1950–1959	3.3%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	17.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.8%
1 vehicle	16.2%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	50.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.3%
Propane / LP gas	12.3%
Fuel oil	3.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	136	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	36	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	63	26.8%
Households with children under 18	63	26.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	86	36.6%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.5%	11.3%
Married	61.8%	60.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	0.0%	19.1%
Divorced	12.7%	8.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 23.9%

Some college, no degree 24.6%

Associate's degree 11.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.9%

Graduate / professional 12.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	22.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	46	45.5%
High school	23	22.8%
College / grad school	32	31.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Manufacturing 21.2%

Agriculture & mining 13.6%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Retail trade 8.9%

Other services 5.3%

Construction 5.0%

Professional & management 4.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.5%
Service	10.9%
Sales & office	8.3%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	29.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	15.9%
Self-employed	7.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.4%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 0.7%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	36.6%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	3.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	41.9%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.6%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	16.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	14.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	52.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.5%
Public insurance	34.8%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	544	95.1%
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)	572	100.0%
Born in same state	572	100.0%
Born in different state	453	79.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	204	35.7%
French	43	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	1.9%
Dutch	5	0.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.1%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36374

What city is ZIP code 36374 in?

ZIP code 36374 is primarily assigned to Skipperville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36374 in?

ZIP code 36374 falls within Dale County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36374 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 36374 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 36374 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 36374 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36374?

The median home value in ZIP code 36374 is $96,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 36374?

ZIP code 36374 has an estimated population of 572 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36374 in?

ZIP code 36374 observes the CST timezone.