36850 ZIP Code — Camp Hill, AL

Tallapoosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 36850 is located in Camp Hill, Alabama, within Tallapoosa County. It covers approximately 154.70 square miles and serves a population of 2,731 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/334.

About ZIP code 36850

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. Median home value is $63,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $41,611. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 55% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (22%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 36850 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.

2,731

population

154.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36850 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36850

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36850. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Camp Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36853 Dadeville (5.1 mi) 36879 Waverly (9.3 mi) 36879 Waverly (9.3 mi) 36861 Jacksons Gap (10.4 mi) 36862 Lafayette (15.5 mi) 36256 Daviston (15.8 mi) 35010 Alexander City (15.9 mi) 36866 Notasulga (16.4 mi) 36832 Auburn (17 mi) 36801 Opelika (17.6 mi) 36849 Auburn University (17.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,731
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	123

Geography
Land area	154.70 sq mi
Water area	0.51 sq mi
Latitude	32.8042
Longitude	-85.6700
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256/334

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	52.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	31.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,731

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$41,611

Median household income

$21,549

Per capita income

$63,400

Median home value

$589

Median monthly rent

82.3%

Home ownership

23.7%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

1,294

Housing units

8.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

117

15–19

132

20–24

25–34

150

35–44

170

146

45–54

166

55–59

164

60–64

186

239

65–74

272

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	600	22.0%
18 and over	2,131	78.0%
65 and over	658	24.1%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 73.1%

White 24.1%

Two or more races 1.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,019	73.1%
White	665	24.1%
Two or more races	34	1.2%
Hispanic or Latino	31	1.1%
Other race	7	0.3%
Asian	6	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.1%	52.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.1%	31.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.8%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.8%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 22.1%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 22.8%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 5.1%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	22.1%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	22.8%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	5.1%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$41,611

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.4%

$50k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 12.6%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 2.0%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

$500k–$1M 3.8%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$63,400
Median rent / month	$589
Owner occupied	82.3%
Renter occupied	17.7%
Vacant	25.6%
Single-family detached	57.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	34.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	5.4%
1990–1999	25.4%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	18.3%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	6.2%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	14.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.4%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	27.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.8%
Electricity	60.6%
Propane / LP gas	35.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	372	33.6%
Cohabiting couple	41	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	206	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	489	44.1%
Households with children under 18	279	25.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	462	41.7%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.5%	34.7%
Married	40.4%	32.4%
Separated	0.8%	8.7%
Widowed	0.5%	10.5%
Divorced	26.7%	13.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 20.9%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 5.7%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.4%
Kindergarten	45	7.2%
Elementary school	252	40.2%
High school	238	38.0%
College / grad school	77	12.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 26.6%

Manufacturing 24.0%

Professional & management 12.5%

Retail trade 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.6%

Other services 4.4%

Public administration 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Construction 1.5%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	30.9%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.9%
Government	6.3%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.5%
Carpool	11.1%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 23.7%

Under 18 years 35.3%

18 and over 20.6%

Married-couple families 3.0%

Female-led households 33.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	55.2%
Retirement income	34.4%
Supplemental Security	13.2%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.8%
High blood pressure	56.0%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	22.2%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	6.7%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	39.7%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	40.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.1%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	32.2%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	17.3%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	48.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	27.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	115	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.2%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	49.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.2%
Public insurance	55.1%
No insurance	6.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,601	95.2%
Spanish	28	1.1%
Other Indo-European	28	1.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,693	98.6%
Born in same state	2,687	98.4%
Born in different state	2,437	89.2%
Foreign born	6	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	38	1.4%
Not a US citizen	33	86.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	195	7.1%
Arab	137	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	105	3.8%
German	21	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	84.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36850

What city is ZIP code 36850 in?

ZIP code 36850 is primarily assigned to Camp Hill, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36850 in?

ZIP code 36850 falls within Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36850 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 36850 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36850?

24% of residents in ZIP code 36850 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36850?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 36850 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 36850 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 36850 in?

ZIP code 36850 observes the CST timezone.