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Wilcox County
Alberta, AL
36720
36720 ZIP Code — Alberta, AL
Wilcox County, Alabama
ZIP code 36720 is located in
Alberta ,
Alabama ,
within Wilcox County .
It covers approximately 49.31 square miles and serves a population of
753 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 334 .
About ZIP code 36720
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 $112,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $20,536. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 42% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 46 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (59%), diabetes (26%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 36720 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
753
Population density
15 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
131
Geography
Land area
49.31 sq mi
Water area
2.10 sq mi
Latitude
32.1464
Longitude
-87.3476
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
334
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
90.6%
67.2%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
2.9%
21.6%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
6.5%
9.6%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.6%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$20,536
Median household income
$112,800
Median home value
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 190 25.2% 18 and over 563 74.8% 65 and over 49 6.5% Median age 38.4 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
99.2%
Group Count % Black or African American 747 99.2% White 6 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
90.6%
67.2%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
2.9%
21.6%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
6.5%
9.6%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
1.6%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.9% $10k–$15k 30.4% $15k–$25k 20.4% $25k–$35k 1.2% $35k–$50k 30.4% $50k–$75k 1.2% $100k–$150k 1.9% $150k–$200k 2.7% Median income $20,536
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $112,800 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 92.3% Renter occupied 7.7% Vacant 24.2% Single-family detached 37.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 62.7% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.92
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 3.2% 2010–2019 5.2% 2000–2009 35.6% 1990–1999 18.7% 1980–1989 18.1% 1970–1979 9.3% 1960–1969 3.2% 1950–1959 2.9% 1940–1949 1.5% 1939 or earlier 2.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 15.5% 3 bedrooms 74.3% 4 bedrooms 7.6% 5+ bedrooms 2.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.8% 1 vehicle 18.1% 2 vehicles 28.8% 3 or more 39.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 0.4% Electricity 53.8% Propane / LP gas 43.5% No fuel used 2.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 67 25.8% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 72 27.7% Female householder, no spouse 121 46.5% Households with children under 18 73 28.1% Households with seniors (65+) 49 18.8% Average household size 2.90
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 57.3% 58.5% Married 27.7% 14.6% Separated 15.0% 17.4% Widowed 0.0% 5.4% Divorced 0.0% 4.1%
Education
Less than 9th grade
11.3%
Some HS, no diploma
11.1%
Some college, no degree
6.7%
Graduate / professional
1.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 77.6% Bachelor's or higher 3.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 34 12.8% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 126 47.5% High school 31 11.7% College / grad school 74 27.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.4%
Agriculture & mining
11.3%
Public administration
4.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 5.9% Service 17.2% Sales & office 31.2% Natural resources & construction 5.9% Production & transportation 39.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 89.8% Government 10.2% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 85.4% Carpool 2.8% Public transit 11.8% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 45.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
12.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 40.4% Retirement income 18.8% Supplemental Security 35.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 42.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 58.5% High blood pressure 58.3% High cholesterol 37.0% Diabetes 25.7% Heart disease 10.4% Stroke 8.5% Asthma 14.4% Arthritis 39.9% Kidney disease 6.1% Pulmonary disease 14.6% Cancer 5.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 31.7% Binge drinking 9.0% No physical activity 49.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 51.2% Depression 25.0% Fair or poor health 42.5% Poor mental health 21.0% Poor physical health 21.5% No health insurance 27.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.8% Visited dentist 35.1% Cholesterol screening 88.7% Teeth loss 40.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 12 2.1%
Disability % Any disability 18.3% Under 18 4.7% 18–64 years 19.8% 65 and over 55.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 32.9% Public insurance 60.0% No insurance 14.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 702 93.2% 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) 753 100.0% Born in same state 741 98.4% Born in different state 709 94.2% Foreign born 12 1.6% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 91 12.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 6 0.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 34.5% Internet access 90.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36720
What city is ZIP code 36720 in?
ZIP code 36720 is primarily assigned to Alberta, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36720 in?
ZIP code 36720 falls within Wilcox County, Alabama.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 36720?
3% 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 36720?
28% of residents in ZIP code 36720 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 36720 mostly owner-occupied?
92% of occupied units in ZIP code 36720 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36720?
Health data for ZIP code 36720 shows elevated rates of obesity (59%) and diabetes (26%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 36720 in?
ZIP code 36720 observes the CST timezone.
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