36091 ZIP Code — Verbena, AL

Chilton County, Alabama

ZIP code 36091 is located in Verbena, Alabama, within Chilton County. It covers approximately 83.45 square miles and serves a population of 3,887 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 36091

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $128,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,236. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% 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. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 36091 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,887

population

83.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36091 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36091

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36091. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Verbena	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36051 Marbury (5.8 mi) 35045 Clanton (10.7 mi) 36022 Deatsville (10.8 mi) 35046 Clanton (11.1 mi) 36080 Titus (13.4 mi) 36006 Billingsley (14.5 mi) 35183 Weogufka (14.6 mi) 36067 Prattville (16.6 mi) 35171 Thorsby (17 mi) 35136 Rockford (17.3 mi) 36025 Elmore (17.4 mi) 36066 Prattville (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,887
Population density	47 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	83.45 sq mi
Water area	1.16 sq mi
Latitude	32.7457
Longitude	-86.5132
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	47.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	33.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	16.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,887

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$46,236

Median household income

$28,068

Per capita income

$128,200

Median home value

$783

Median monthly rent

76.0%

Home ownership

19.7%

Poverty rate

10.4%

Unemployment

1,677

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

120

5–9

127

10–14

15–19

20–24

100

314

25–34

334

212

35–44

226

328

45–54

349

113

55–59

120

108

60–64

114

200

65–74

213

110

75–84

116

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	712	18.3%
18 and over	3,175	81.7%
65 and over	745	19.2%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 85.3%

Black or African American 9.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 1.5%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,397	85.3%
Black or African American	393	9.9%
Hispanic or Latino	95	2.4%
Other race	58	1.5%
Two or more races	39	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	47.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	33.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.6%	16.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.2%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 8.9%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 18.3%

$50k–$75k 10.4%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	8.9%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	18.3%
$50k–$75k	10.4%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	12.3%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$46,236

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.3%

$50k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 23.6%

$150k–$200k 9.0%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 9.7%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$128,200
Median rent / month	$783
Owner occupied	76.0%
Renter occupied	24.0%
Vacant	24.2%
Single-family detached	56.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.1%
2000–2009	23.7%
1990–1999	17.2%
1980–1989	11.1%
1970–1979	15.9%
1960–1969	3.3%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	2.9%
1939 or earlier	8.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	31.1%
3 bedrooms	56.9%
4 bedrooms	7.4%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	22.2%
2 vehicles	46.8%
3 or more	21.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.1%
Electricity	68.7%
Propane / LP gas	27.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	808	52.0%
Cohabiting couple	94	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	188	12.1%
Female householder, no spouse	464	29.9%
Households with children under 18	323	20.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	495	31.9%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.8%	15.2%
Married	49.3%	50.6%
Separated	0.0%	3.0%
Widowed	2.1%	13.9%
Divorced	10.8%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.0%

Some HS, no diploma 15.7%

HS graduate 45.3%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.5%

Graduate / professional 4.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	403	48.9%
High school	176	21.4%
College / grad school	245	29.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.2%

Retail trade 18.4%

Manufacturing 14.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Construction 8.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.5%

Public administration 3.2%

Other services 2.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.7%
Service	18.0%
Sales & office	30.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	27.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	4.3%
Self-employed	7.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.4%
Carpool	27.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.4%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.3

Poverty

All people 19.7%

Under 18 years 10.3%

18 and over 21.8%

Married-couple families 12.0%

Female-led households 45.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.2%
Retirement income	17.2%
Supplemental Security	21.4%
Cash public assistance	5.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	12.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	30.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	20.4%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.2%
Visited dentist	56.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	187	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.5%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	52.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.1%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	16.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,754	96.6%
Spanish	65	1.7%
Other Indo-European	65	1.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,830	98.5%
Born in same state	3,830	98.5%
Born in different state	2,951	75.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	57	1.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	881	22.7%
Italian	305	7.8%
French	238	6.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	20	0.5%
English	18	0.5%
German	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	86.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36091

What city is ZIP code 36091 in?

ZIP code 36091 is primarily assigned to Verbena, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36091 in?

ZIP code 36091 falls within Chilton County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36091?

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 36091?

20% of residents in ZIP code 36091 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36091?

The median home value in ZIP code 36091 is $128,200.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36091?

The median household income in ZIP code 36091 is $46,236, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36091 in?

ZIP code 36091 observes the CST timezone.