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Crenshaw County
Brantley, AL
36009
36009 ZIP Code — Brantley, AL
Crenshaw County, Alabama
ZIP code 36009 is located in
Brantley ,
Alabama ,
within Crenshaw County .
It covers approximately 161.10 square miles and serves a population of
2,142 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 334 .
About ZIP code 36009
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $98,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $42,434. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 36009 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,142
Population density
13 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
041
Geography
Land area
161.10 sq mi
Water area
0.60 sq mi
Latitude
31.5573
Longitude
-86.3175
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
334
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.3%
55.2%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
21.7%
25.8%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
18.7%
16.3%
18.0%
Over $200k
4.3%
2.7%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$42,434
Median household income
19.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 482 22.5% 18 and over 1,660 77.5% 65 and over 411 19.2% Median age 46.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
22%
Group Count % White 1,568 72.9% Black or African American 474 22% Two or more races 63 2.9% Asian 37 1.7% Hispanic or Latino 10 0.5%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
55.3%
55.2%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
21.7%
25.8%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
18.7%
16.3%
18.0%
Over $200k
4.3%
2.7%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 8.1% $10k–$15k 13.4% $15k–$25k 16.3% $25k–$35k 6.1% $35k–$50k 11.0% $50k–$75k 8.5% $75k–$100k 10.5% $100k–$150k 17.5% $150k–$200k 5.5% $200k+ 3.1% Median income $42,434
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $98,600 Median rent / month $602 Owner occupied 73.9% Renter occupied 26.1% Vacant 24.7% Single-family detached 69.0% Large apartment buildings 0.3% Mobile homes 19.4% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.31
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 4.1% 2000–2009 6.8% 1990–1999 18.0% 1980–1989 18.3% 1970–1979 24.0% 1960–1969 14.1% 1950–1959 6.2% 1940–1949 4.2% 1939 or earlier 4.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.3% 1 bedroom 6.3% 2 bedrooms 13.1% 3 bedrooms 69.0% 4 bedrooms 9.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 5.5% 1 vehicle 32.3% 2 vehicles 36.0% 3 or more 26.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 9.3% Electricity 79.7% Propane / LP gas 8.5% Wood 1.9% No fuel used 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 385 42.6% Cohabiting couple 17 1.9% Male householder, no spouse 211 23.4% Female householder, no spouse 290 32.1% Households with children under 18 234 25.9% Households with seniors (65+) 324 35.9% Average household size 2.37
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 29.2% 29.9% Married 46.4% 43.1% Separated 2.7% 3.3% Widowed 5.2% 7.7% Divorced 16.4% 16.0%
Education
Some college, no degree
16.2%
Graduate / professional
6.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 88.0% Bachelor's or higher 19.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 18 3.9% Kindergarten 15 3.3% Elementary school 188 40.8% High school 156 33.8% College / grad school 84 18.2%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.0%
Public administration
8.3%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Agriculture & mining
6.7%
Transportation & utilities
3.8%
Professional & management
2.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 24.7% Service 10.2% Sales & office 23.7% Natural resources & construction 15.7% Production & transportation 25.8%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 76.4% Government 17.8% Self-employed 5.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 77.1% Carpool 15.4% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 6.7% Other means 0.9% Avg commute (minutes) 31.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.4%
Female-led households
21.6%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 43.9% Retirement income 23.4% Supplemental Security 6.8% Cash public assistance 3.9% Food stamps / SNAP 21.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 41.2% High blood pressure 46.2% High cholesterol 40.0% Diabetes 15.6% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.7% Asthma 10.3% Arthritis 35.3% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 11.3% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.1% Binge drinking 13.0% No physical activity 33.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 39.4% Depression 25.9% Fair or poor health 24.6% Poor mental health 16.9% Poor physical health 14.8% No health insurance 17.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.6% Visited dentist 54.4% Cholesterol screening 89.9% Teeth loss 21.5%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 141 8.5%
Disability % Any disability 17.1% Under 18 2.3% 18–64 years 15.7% 65 and over 38.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 69.3% Public insurance 38.7% No insurance 6.6% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,057 96.0% Spanish 4 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 4 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,112 98.6% Born in same state 2,112 98.6% Born in different state 1,758 82.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 30 1.4% Not a US citizen 30 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 317 14.8% French 221 10.3% Italian 118 5.5%
Ancestry Count % Polish 24 1.1% Dutch 23 1.1% English 11 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 42.2% Internet access 78.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36009
What city is ZIP code 36009 in?
ZIP code 36009 is primarily assigned to Brantley, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36009 in?
ZIP code 36009 falls within Crenshaw County, Alabama.
Does ZIP code 36009 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 36009 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36009?
The median home value in ZIP code 36009 is $98,600.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36009?
Health data for ZIP code 36009 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 36009?
The median household income in ZIP code 36009 is $42,434, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 36009 in?
ZIP code 36009 observes the CST timezone.
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