36421 ZIP Code — Andalusia, AL

Covington County, Alabama

ZIP code 36421 is located in Andalusia, Alabama, within Covington County. It covers approximately 213.38 square miles and serves a population of 9,717 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36421

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 $147,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $57,018. 43% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36421 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,717

population

213.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36421 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36421

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36421. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Andalusia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36467 Opp (8.4 mi) 36028 Dozier (13 mi) 36474 Red Level (13.3 mi) 36420 Andalusia (13.8 mi) 36009 Brantley (16.3 mi) 36453 Kinston (17.8 mi) 36442 Florala (18.8 mi) 36323 Elba (19.7 mi) 36483 Wing (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,717
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	213.38 sq mi
Water area	4.87 sq mi
Latitude	31.3354
Longitude	-86.4088
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	53.0%	56.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,717

Population

People per sq mi

40.7

Median age

$57,018

Median household income

$29,313

Per capita income

$147,700

Median home value

$723

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

16.0%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

4,092

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

270

Under 5

267

273

5–9

271

434

10–14

431

332

15–19

329

167

20–24

165

554

25–34

550

755

35–44

748

486

45–54

482

331

55–59

328

274

60–64

272

614

65–74

608

266

75–84

263

124

85+

123

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,366	24.3%
18 and over	7,351	75.7%
65 and over	1,998	20.6%
Median age	40.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.4%

Black or African American 12%

Two or more races 3.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Asian 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,040	82.4%
Black or African American	1,174	12%
Two or more races	366	3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	68	0.7%
Asian	56	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	46	0.5%
Other race	13	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	56.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.0%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 10.4%

$50k–$75k 22.7%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 13.3%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	10.4%
$50k–$75k	22.7%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	13.3%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$57,018

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.7%

$50k–$100k 20.6%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 16.5%

$300k–$500k 9.8%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$147,700
Median rent / month	$723
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	26.6%
Single-family detached	62.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	30.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	10.2%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	24.6%
1980–1989	16.7%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	19.2%
3 bedrooms	59.4%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	28.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.7%
Electricity	82.0%
Propane / LP gas	5.1%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,856	51.0%
Cohabiting couple	147	4.0%
Male householder, no spouse	633	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,000	27.5%
Households with children under 18	1,289	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,342	36.9%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.5%	27.9%
Married	51.7%	45.9%
Separated	0.8%	3.7%
Widowed	4.6%	8.4%
Divorced	12.4%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.0%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 14.6%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	0.5%
Kindergarten	85	4.1%
Elementary school	1,061	51.1%
High school	679	32.7%
College / grad school	239	11.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.2%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Retail trade 12.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Professional & management 5.4%

Construction 5.3%

Public administration 4.9%

Other services 4.7%

Wholesale trade 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 3.7%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.8%
Service	10.7%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.6%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.5%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.1%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 16.0%

Under 18 years 25.1%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 4.4%

Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.0%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	34.0%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	57.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	768	10.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.8%
Under 18	2.1%
18–64 years	17.3%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	69.2%
Public insurance	41.5%
No insurance	5.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,180	94.5%
Spanish	20	0.2%
Other Indo-European	20	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,651	99.3%
Born in same state	9,618	99.0%
Born in different state	7,708	79.3%
Foreign born	33	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	66	0.7%
Not a US citizen	48	72.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,386	14.3%
Italian	845	8.7%
French	837	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	27	0.3%
English	17	0.2%
Polish	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	87.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36421

What city is ZIP code 36421 in?

ZIP code 36421 is primarily assigned to Andalusia, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36421 in?

ZIP code 36421 falls within Covington County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36421 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 36421 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36421?

16% of residents in ZIP code 36421 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36421?

The median home value in ZIP code 36421 is $147,700.

Does ZIP code 36421 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 36421 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 36421 in?

ZIP code 36421 observes the CST timezone.