36005 ZIP Code — Banks, AL

Pike County, Alabama

ZIP code 36005 is located in Banks, Alabama, within Pike County. It covers approximately 149.83 square miles and serves a population of 1,536 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36005

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($43,167) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 36005 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,536

population

149.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36005 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36005

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36005. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Banks	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36081 Troy (9 mi) 36010 Brundidge (9.6 mi) 36048 Louisville (11.1 mi) 36082 Troy (11.5 mi) 36079 Troy (14.2 mi) 36311 Ariton (14.2 mi) 36017 Clio (14.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,536
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	109

Geography
Land area	149.83 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	31.8107
Longitude	-85.7618
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	56.2%	57.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	24.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	15.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.2%	2.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,536

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$43,167

Median household income

$35,668

Per capita income

$109,000

Median home value

$925

Median monthly rent

83.8%

Home ownership

9.5%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

822

Housing units

17.8%

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	277	18.0%
18 and over	1,259	82.0%
65 and over	372	24.2%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.4%

Black or African American 26.6%

Two or more races 4.8%

Asian 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	988	63.4%
Black or African American	415	26.6%
Two or more races	75	4.8%
Asian	58	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	23	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.2%	57.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.3%	24.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	15.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	7.2%	2.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 17.0%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 6.6%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 2.1%

$200k+ 7.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	17.0%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	6.6%
$100k–$150k	12.5%
$150k–$200k	2.1%
$200k+	7.0%
Median income	$43,167

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.1%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 18.0%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 9.0%

$500k–$1M 7.0%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,000
Median rent / month	$925
Owner occupied	83.8%
Renter occupied	16.2%
Vacant	33.8%
Single-family detached	66.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.5%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	17.2%
1990–1999	11.0%
1980–1989	21.4%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	0.9%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	39.2%
2 vehicles	40.5%
3 or more	19.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	84.6%
Propane / LP gas	11.8%
Wood	1.1%
No fuel used	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	259	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	95	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	246	40.3%
Households with children under 18	142	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	248	40.7%
Average household size	2.52

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.2%	23.0%
Married	41.4%	46.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	4.0%	18.2%
Divorced	16.5%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 16.4%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 6.7%

Bachelor's degree 10.6%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.4%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	8.2%
Kindergarten	13	4.8%
Elementary school	127	47.2%
High school	51	19.0%
College / grad school	56	20.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.4%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Retail trade 11.9%

Construction 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 9.4%

Public administration 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Professional & management 4.5%

Other services 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.9%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.0%
Service	13.9%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	20.2%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.9%
Government	15.1%
Self-employed	15.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.5%
Carpool	19.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	0.5%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 9.5%

Under 18 years 7.6%

18 and over 9.9%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 13.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	23.1%
Supplemental Security	15.2%
Cash public assistance	3.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	47.6%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	35.2%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	59.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	17.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.5%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.1%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	18.2%
Uninsured under 19	17.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,446	94.1%
Spanish	11	0.8%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.8%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,460	95.1%
Born in same state	1,446	94.1%
Born in different state	1,131	73.6%
Foreign born	14	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	76	4.9%
Not a US citizen	57	75.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	310	20.2%
French	252	16.4%
Italian	64	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	23	1.5%
English	7	0.5%
Dutch	5	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.7%
Internet access	81.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36005

What city is ZIP code 36005 in?

ZIP code 36005 is primarily assigned to Banks, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36005 in?

ZIP code 36005 falls within Pike County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36005 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 36005 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36005 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 36005 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36005?

The median home value in ZIP code 36005 is $109,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36005?

Health data for ZIP code 36005 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36005 in?

ZIP code 36005 observes the CST timezone.