36726 ZIP Code — Camden, AL

Wilcox County, Alabama

ZIP code 36726 is located in Camden, Alabama, within Wilcox County. It covers approximately 290.60 square miles and serves a population of 5,016 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36726

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 $92,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $38,427. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% 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 26 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 obesity (51%), diabetes (20%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36726 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,016

population

290.60

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36726 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36726

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36726. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Camden	Acceptable
Camden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36435 Coy (8.5 mi) 36720 Alberta (11.4 mi) 36769 Pine Hill (15.1 mi) 36728 Catherine (15.8 mi) 36768 Pine Apple (16.2 mi) 36722 Arlington (17.3 mi) 36751 Lower Peach Tree (18.1 mi) 36767 Orrville (18.6 mi) 36761 Minter (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,016
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	290.60 sq mi
Water area	8.31 sq mi
Latitude	31.9893
Longitude	-87.2857
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	60.4%	67.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	21.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	9.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,016

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$38,427

Median household income

$21,280

Per capita income

$92,200

Median home value

$828

Median monthly rent

77.3%

Home ownership

25.8%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

1,913

Housing units

15.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

144

Under 5

183

123

5–9

156

181

10–14

232

103

15–19

132

20–24

365

25–34

465

182

35–44

233

192

45–54

244

187

55–59

238

141

60–64

179

282

65–74

359

191

75–84

244

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,228	24.5%
18 and over	3,788	75.5%
65 and over	1,163	23.2%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 67%

White 28.9%

Two or more races 3.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,362	67%
White	1,452	28.9%
Two or more races	196	3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.4%	67.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	21.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	9.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 21.9%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	21.9%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$38,427

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.0%

$50k–$100k 19.9%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 14.3%

$300k–$500k 6.0%

$500k–$1M 3.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$92,200
Median rent / month	$828
Owner occupied	77.3%
Renter occupied	22.7%
Vacant	27.8%
Single-family detached	64.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.3%
2000–2009	8.2%
1990–1999	21.2%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	25.9%
1960–1969	7.0%
1950–1959	2.3%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	2.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	14.8%
3 bedrooms	57.5%
4 bedrooms	17.0%
5+ bedrooms	5.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.5%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	34.2%
3 or more	19.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.2%
Electricity	76.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.4%
Wood	1.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	568	34.4%
Cohabiting couple	55	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	216	13.1%
Female householder, no spouse	814	49.2%
Households with children under 18	349	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	760	46.0%
Average household size	2.91

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.5%	49.1%
Married	41.0%	28.1%
Separated	1.2%	3.4%
Widowed	1.9%	10.9%
Divorced	12.4%	8.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 19.3%

HS graduate 33.7%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 3.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.0%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.8%
Bachelor's or higher	15.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	2.1%
Kindergarten	99	10.1%
Elementary school	528	53.8%
High school	262	26.7%
College / grad school	71	7.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.7%

Retail trade 13.9%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Construction 9.9%

Public administration 7.5%

Other services 7.2%

Agriculture & mining 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Professional & management 1.6%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.6%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	14.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.6%
Production & transportation	20.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.4%
Government	17.7%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.8%
Carpool	13.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	3.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.3

Poverty

All people 25.8%

Under 18 years 52.5%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 39.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.7%
Retirement income	30.7%
Supplemental Security	18.1%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.8%
High blood pressure	53.0%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	20.1%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	6.2%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	38.6%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.0%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	39.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.1%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	31.3%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	47.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	26.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	253	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.6%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	18.6%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.3%
Public insurance	62.2%
No insurance	7.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,689	93.5%
Spanish	48	1.0%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,963	98.9%
Born in same state	4,947	98.6%
Born in different state	4,201	83.8%
Foreign born	16	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	53	1.1%
Not a US citizen	22	41.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	628	12.5%
French	182	3.6%
Italian	87	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	11	0.2%
Dutch	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.0%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36726

What city is ZIP code 36726 in?

ZIP code 36726 is primarily assigned to Camden, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36726 in?

ZIP code 36726 falls within Wilcox County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36726 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 36726 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36726?

26% of residents in ZIP code 36726 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36726?

Health data for ZIP code 36726 shows elevated rates of obesity (51%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36726?

The median home value in ZIP code 36726 is $92,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 36726 in?

ZIP code 36726 observes the CST timezone.