36426 ZIP Code — Brewton, AL

Escambia County, Alabama

ZIP code 36426 is located in Brewton, Alabama, within Escambia County. It covers approximately 497.97 square miles and serves a population of 15,932 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36426

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $122,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $48,314. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 42% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36426 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

15,932

population

497.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36426 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36426

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36426. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Brewton	Acceptable
Brewton	Acceptable
Brewton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36441 Flomaton (12.8 mi) 36432 Castleberry (13.1 mi) 32565 Jay (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	15,932
Population density	32 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	497.97 sq mi
Water area	5.02 sq mi
Latitude	31.1443
Longitude	-87.0672
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	60.1%	64.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	24.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	9.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.3%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

15,932

Population

People per sq mi

39.0

Median age

$48,314

Median household income

$24,437

Per capita income

$122,800

Median home value

$670

Median monthly rent

71.0%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

10.6%

Unemployment

5,618

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

373

Under 5

409

472

5–9

517

646

10–14

707

665

15–19

728

327

20–24

358

875

25–34

958

922

35–44

1,009

905

45–54

992

591

55–59

648

461

60–64

504

822

65–74

901

351

75–84

384

194

85+

213

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,801	23.9%
18 and over	12,131	76.1%
65 and over	2,865	18.0%
Median age	39.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.2%

Black or African American 19.9%

Two or more races 5.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	11,672	72.2%
Black or African American	3,221	19.9%
Two or more races	860	5.3%
Hispanic or Latino	225	1.4%
Other race	137	0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	35	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.1%	64.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.1%	24.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.9%	9.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.3%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 16.6%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 9.9%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	16.6%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	9.9%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$48,314

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.0%

$50k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$122,800
Median rent / month	$670
Owner occupied	71.0%
Renter occupied	29.0%
Vacant	24.3%
Single-family detached	72.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	3.8%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	30.2%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	13.2%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	4.2%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	2.6%
2 bedrooms	19.0%
3 bedrooms	62.8%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.1%
1 vehicle	33.3%
2 vehicles	40.2%
3 or more	21.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.1%
Electricity	83.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.6%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,671	49.0%
Cohabiting couple	296	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	768	14.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,720	31.5%
Households with children under 18	1,537	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,971	36.1%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.9%	27.4%
Married	46.5%	42.4%
Separated	4.2%	4.0%
Widowed	2.8%	14.0%
Divorced	11.4%	12.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 40.2%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	133	3.9%
Kindergarten	87	2.6%
Elementary school	1,755	51.8%
High school	1,106	32.7%
College / grad school	306	9.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Manufacturing 16.5%

Retail trade 12.4%

Other services 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Construction 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Public administration 6.2%

Professional & management 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	18.2%
Sales & office	19.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.8%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	14.9%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	92.5%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.5%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.9

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 22.7%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 38.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.9%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.6%
High blood pressure	44.1%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	33.6%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.3%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	53.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	877	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.7%
Under 18	3.6%
18–64 years	19.0%
65 and over	43.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	7.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,150	95.1%
Spanish	47	0.3%
Other Indo-European	28	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,846	99.5%
Born in same state	15,757	98.9%
Born in different state	12,284	77.1%
Foreign born	89	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	86	0.5%
Not a US citizen	77	89.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,243	7.8%
Arab	1,207	7.6%
French	928	5.8%
Polish	62	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	57	0.4%
German	19	0.1%
Irish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.2%
Internet access	80.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36426

What city is ZIP code 36426 in?

ZIP code 36426 is primarily assigned to Brewton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36426 in?

ZIP code 36426 falls within Escambia County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36426?

19% of residents in ZIP code 36426 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36426 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 36426 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36426?

The median home value in ZIP code 36426 is $122,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 36426?

ZIP code 36426 has an estimated population of 15,932 residents, with a density of 32 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36426 in?

ZIP code 36426 observes the CST timezone.