36425 ZIP Code — Beatrice, AL

Monroe County, Alabama

ZIP code 36425 is located in Beatrice, Alabama, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 136.01 square miles and serves a population of 719 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36425

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. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $33,281. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (52%), diabetes (23%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 36425 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

719

population

136.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36425 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36425

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36425. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Beatrice	Acceptable
Beatrice	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36471 Peterman (10.3 mi) 36768 Pine Apple (14.7 mi) 36481 Vredenburgh (15.8 mi) 36435 Coy (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	719
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	136.01 sq mi
Water area	0.50 sq mi
Latitude	31.7409
Longitude	-87.1081
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	62.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	25.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

719

Population

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$33,281

Median household income

$24,599

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.4%

Home ownership

29.6%

Poverty rate

22.8%

Unemployment

451

Housing units

9.7%

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	154	21.4%
18 and over	565	78.6%
65 and over	158	22.0%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 79.7%

White 20.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	573	79.7%
White	146	20.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	62.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.0%	25.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.8%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 11.5%

$10k–$15k 23.7%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 14.3%

$35k–$50k 9.8%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$10k–$15k	23.7%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	14.3%
$35k–$50k	9.8%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$33,281

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.4%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 15.1%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.4%
Renter occupied	28.6%
Vacant	46.2%
Single-family detached	68.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.9%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.69

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	11.8%
1990–1999	30.4%
1980–1989	25.9%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	1.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.9%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	72.2%
4 bedrooms	8.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	32.1%
2 vehicles	50.5%
3 or more	14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.1%
Electricity	73.9%
Propane / LP gas	23.3%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	104	36.2%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.7%
Male householder, no spouse	52	18.1%
Female householder, no spouse	129	44.9%
Households with children under 18	56	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	113	39.4%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.4%	40.2%
Married	38.8%	33.8%
Separated	2.3%	4.8%
Widowed	1.3%	18.6%
Divorced	5.2%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 51.3%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.2%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	7.5%
Elementary school	63	43.2%
High school	72	49.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 35.7%

Transportation & utilities 15.5%

Retail trade 13.6%

Manufacturing 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 5.6%

Public administration 5.2%

Finance & real estate 2.8%

Professional & management 1.9%

Other services 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.6%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	2.8%
Production & transportation	37.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	67.6%
Government	32.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.1%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	7.1%
Walk	5.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 29.6%

Under 18 years 27.3%

18 and over 30.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 54.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.1%
Retirement income	13.2%
Supplemental Security	4.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	51.5%
High blood pressure	57.0%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	23.2%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	7.2%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	39.8%
Kidney disease	5.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.4%
Binge drinking	9.7%
No physical activity	40.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.2%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	34.0%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	18.0%
No health insurance	21.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.0%
Visited dentist	46.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	28.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	19.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.5%
Public insurance	50.1%
No insurance	23.1%
Uninsured under 19	11.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	711	98.9%
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)	719	100.0%
Born in same state	719	100.0%
Born in different state	669	93.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	25	3.5%
Italian	5	0.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	59.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36425

What city is ZIP code 36425 in?

ZIP code 36425 is primarily assigned to Beatrice, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36425 in?

ZIP code 36425 falls within Monroe County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36425 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 36425 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36425?

30% of residents in ZIP code 36425 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36425?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36425?

Health data for ZIP code 36425 shows elevated rates of obesity (52%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36425 in?

ZIP code 36425 observes the CST timezone.