36420 ZIP Code — Andalusia, AL

Covington County, Alabama

ZIP code 36420 is located in Andalusia, Alabama, within Covington County. It covers approximately 267.89 square miles and serves a population of 10,429 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36420

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $150,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $47,935. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 44% 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 21 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 obesity (44%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 36420 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

10,429

population

267.89

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36420 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36420

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36420. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Andalusia	Acceptable
Andalusia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36483 Wing (7 mi) 36421 Andalusia (13.8 mi) 36474 Red Level (15.4 mi) 36442 Florala (17.7 mi) 36467 Opp (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,429
Population density	39 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	267.89 sq mi
Water area	2.26 sq mi
Latitude	31.2235
Longitude	-86.6019
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	334

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	56.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

10,429

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$47,935

Median household income

$29,157

Per capita income

$150,800

Median home value

$652

Median monthly rent

74.0%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

4,032

Housing units

22.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

379

Under 5

402

313

5–9

332

324

10–14

344

270

15–19

286

272

20–24

288

584

25–34

618

578

35–44

613

560

45–54

594

340

55–59

361

394

60–64

417

595

65–74

630

313

75–84

332

141

85+

149

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,441	23.4%
18 and over	7,988	76.6%
65 and over	2,160	20.7%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Black or African American 11.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 2.1%

Two or more races 1.7%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	8,776	82.2%
Black or African American	1,181	11.1%
Hispanic or Latino	241	2.3%
Other race	225	2.1%
Two or more races	186	1.7%
Asian	33	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	56.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.1%	2.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.8%

$10k–$15k 9.2%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 10.5%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 12.3%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.8%
$10k–$15k	9.2%
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	10.5%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	12.3%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	6.8%
Median income	$47,935

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 20.4%

$100k–$150k 15.3%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 17.0%

$300k–$500k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$150,800
Median rent / month	$652
Owner occupied	74.0%
Renter occupied	26.0%
Vacant	23.5%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	11.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	11.4%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	17.0%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	5.3%
1939 or earlier	6.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	56.8%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	34.9%
2 vehicles	40.8%
3 or more	19.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.4%
Electricity	68.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.9%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,524	39.6%
Cohabiting couple	146	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	872	22.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,308	34.0%
Households with children under 18	1,077	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,437	37.3%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.3%	23.1%
Married	44.6%	40.7%
Separated	2.2%	2.9%
Widowed	7.6%	14.0%
Divorced	16.3%	19.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.2%

HS graduate 30.3%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	22.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	2.7%
Kindergarten	211	10.2%
Elementary school	1,026	49.4%
High school	525	25.3%
College / grad school	257	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.3%

Retail trade 12.4%

Manufacturing 11.5%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Professional & management 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Other services 4.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Construction 4.3%

Public administration 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.0%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	18.2%
Natural resources & construction	11.8%
Production & transportation	22.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	18.0%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.2

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 26.2%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 37.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.1%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.3%
High blood pressure	43.9%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.2%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	21.5%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	58.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	531	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.2%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	19.6%
65 and over	46.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.9%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	12.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,648	92.5%
Spanish	97	1.0%
Other Indo-European	88	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	6	0.1%
Other languages	3	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,244	98.2%
Born in same state	10,193	97.7%
Born in different state	8,446	81.0%
Foreign born	51	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	185	1.8%
Not a US citizen	79	42.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,099	10.5%
French	974	9.3%
Italian	756	7.2%
English	106	1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	8	0.1%
Irish	6	0.1%
Polish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36420

What city is ZIP code 36420 in?

ZIP code 36420 is primarily assigned to Andalusia, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36420 in?

ZIP code 36420 falls within Covington County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36420?

19% of residents in ZIP code 36420 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36420 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 36420 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36420?

The median home value in ZIP code 36420 is $150,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36420?

Health data for ZIP code 36420 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36420 in?

ZIP code 36420 observes the CST timezone.