36723 ZIP Code — Boykin, AL

Wilcox County, Alabama

ZIP code 36723 is located in Boykin, Alabama, within Wilcox County. It covers approximately 5.73 square miles and serves a population of 455 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36723

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. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $35,625. SNAP benefit usage at 39% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (59%), diabetes (28%), smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36723 reflects a community defined by high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

455

population

5.73

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36723 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36723

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City	Status
Boykin	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	455
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	5.73 sq mi
Water area	4.14 sq mi
Latitude	32.0936
Longitude	-87.2826
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	81.2%	67.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	14.5%	21.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	9.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

455

Population

People per sq mi

19.4

Median age

$35,625

Median household income

$8,887

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.9%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

264

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

130

15–19

20–24

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	171	37.6%
18 and over	284	62.4%
65 and over	43	9.5%
Median age	19.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 99.3%

White 0.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	452	99.3%
White	3	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	81.2%	67.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	14.5%	21.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	4.3%	9.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 23.1%

$10k–$15k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 9.4%

$35k–$50k 36.8%

$50k–$75k 21.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.1%
$10k–$15k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	9.4%
$35k–$50k	36.8%
$50k–$75k	21.4%
Median income	$35,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 59.6%

$50k–$100k 22.1%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.9%
Renter occupied	11.1%
Vacant	57.8%
Single-family detached	57.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.6%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	4.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	18.8%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	30.0%
1970–1979	4.3%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	10.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	1.8%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	23.5%
5+ bedrooms	20.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.7%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	44.4%
3 or more	24.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	19.7%
Propane / LP gas	49.6%
Wood	4.3%
No fuel used	10.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	15	12.8%
Cohabiting couple	5	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	48	41.0%
Female householder, no spouse	49	41.9%
Households with children under 18	47	40.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	32	27.4%
Average household size	3.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	74.9%	70.1%
Married	5.5%	9.4%
Separated	11.8%	20.5%
Widowed	4.4%	0.0%
Divorced	3.3%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 13.7%

Some HS, no diploma 21.2%

HS graduate 21.2%

Some college, no degree 41.8%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.1%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	207	94.5%
College / grad school	12	5.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 32.1%

Education & healthcare 24.6%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.4%

Other services 9.0%

Retail trade 8.2%

Construction 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	3.7%
Service	37.3%
Sales & office	34.3%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	21.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.9%
Government	26.1%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.6%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.0

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 19.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.6%
Retirement income	0.9%
Supplemental Security	17.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	39.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	58.8%
High blood pressure	60.6%
High cholesterol	39.5%
Diabetes	27.6%
Heart disease	11.4%
Stroke	8.9%
Asthma	14.0%
Arthritis	42.3%
Kidney disease	6.4%
Pulmonary disease	15.7%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.9%
Binge drinking	8.7%
No physical activity	48.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	50.4%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	43.3%
Poor mental health	20.0%
Poor physical health	22.0%
No health insurance	27.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.0%
Visited dentist	35.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	38.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	5.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	74.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.1%
Public insurance	47.9%
No insurance	12.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	398	87.5%
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)	455	100.0%
Born in same state	455	100.0%
Born in different state	451	99.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.7%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36723

What city is ZIP code 36723 in?

ZIP code 36723 is primarily assigned to Boykin, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36723 in?

ZIP code 36723 falls within Wilcox County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36723 family-oriented?

38% of residents in ZIP code 36723 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 36723 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 36723 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36723?

Health data for ZIP code 36723 shows elevated rates of obesity (59%) and diabetes (28%) and smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36723?

The median household income in ZIP code 36723 is $35,625, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36723 in?

ZIP code 36723 observes the CST timezone.