36728 ZIP Code — Catherine, AL

Wilcox County, Alabama

ZIP code 36728 is located in Catherine, Alabama, within Wilcox County. It covers approximately 115.83 square miles and serves a population of 604 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36728

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 $47,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $18,491. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 65% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 65% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

College attainment at 4% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (52%), diabetes (22%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36728 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

604

population

115.83

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36728 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36728

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36728. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Catherine	Acceptable
Catherine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36720 Alberta (7.3 mi) 36722 Arlington (7.6 mi) 36783 Thomaston (10.6 mi) 36773 Safford (11.3 mi) 36769 Pine Hill (11.7 mi) 36754 Magnolia (14 mi) 36726 Camden (15.8 mi) 36767 Orrville (16.9 mi) 36738 Faunsdale (18.6 mi) 36736 Dixons Mills (19 mi) 36751 Lower Peach Tree (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	604
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	115.83 sq mi
Water area	1.93 sq mi
Latitude	32.1549
Longitude	-87.4711
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	86.6%	67.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	21.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

604

Population

People per sq mi

28.9

Median age

$18,491

Median household income

$8,741

Per capita income

$47,900

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.6%

Home ownership

46.2%

Poverty rate

50.0%

Unemployment

312

Housing units

4.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	219	36.3%
18 and over	385	63.7%
65 and over	121	20.0%
Median age	28.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 74.8%

White 25.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	452	74.8%
White	152	25.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.6%	67.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.4%	21.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	9.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 18.4%

$10k–$15k 25.9%

$15k–$25k 17.4%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 20.9%

$50k–$75k 5.5%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	18.4%
$10k–$15k	25.9%
$15k–$25k	17.4%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	20.9%
$50k–$75k	5.5%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
Median income	$18,491

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 53.4%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$200k–$300k 10.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$47,900
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.6%
Renter occupied	11.4%
Vacant	40.0%
Single-family detached	31.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	67.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.26

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	23.0%
1990–1999	33.7%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	12.8%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	21.8%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.9%
1 vehicle	11.9%
2 vehicles	61.2%
3 or more	9.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	80.6%
Propane / LP gas	17.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	64	31.8%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	35	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	102	50.7%
Households with children under 18	71	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	33.3%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	19.9%	32.8%
Married	40.3%	40.7%
Separated	37.6%	0.0%
Widowed	2.2%	24.5%
Divorced	0.0%	2.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 22.5%

Some HS, no diploma 4.8%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 1.7%

Graduate / professional 2.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.6%
Bachelor's or higher	4.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	23	11.6%
Elementary school	176	88.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 50.0%

Construction 32.4%

Retail trade 17.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	32.4%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 46.2%

Under 18 years 75.8%

18 and over 29.4%

Married-couple families 7.8%

Female-led households 65.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	65.2%
Retirement income	13.9%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	64.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	52.0%
High blood pressure	53.9%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	21.5%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	6.6%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	37.1%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.6%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	41.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	48.0%
Depression	24.4%
Fair or poor health	34.4%
Poor mental health	19.0%
Poor physical health	18.2%
No health insurance	23.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	43.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	29.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	43	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.9%
65 and over	56.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	13.6%
Public insurance	83.3%
No insurance	15.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	561	92.9%
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)	604	100.0%
Born in same state	604	100.0%
Born in different state	604	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	155	25.7%
Italian	26	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	11	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.3%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36728

What city is ZIP code 36728 in?

ZIP code 36728 is primarily assigned to Catherine, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36728 in?

ZIP code 36728 falls within Wilcox County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36728?

46% of residents in ZIP code 36728 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36728 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 36728 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 36728 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 36728 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36728?

4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 36728 in?

ZIP code 36728 observes the CST timezone.