36316 ZIP Code — Chancellor, AL

Geneva County, Alabama

ZIP code 36316 is located in Chancellor, Alabama, within Geneva County. It covers approximately 54.65 square miles and serves a population of 2,177 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36316

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 $164,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,703. 31% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36316 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,177

population

54.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36316 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36316

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36316. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Chancellor	Acceptable
Chancellor	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36318 Coffee Springs (4.7 mi) 36340 Geneva (7.7 mi) 36322 Daleville (8.7 mi) 36344 Hartford (11.1 mi) 36477 Samson (12.1 mi) 36314 Black (12.5 mi) 36330 Enterprise (12.8 mi) 36351 New Brockton (15.4 mi) 36352 Newton (16.1 mi) 36453 Kinston (16.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,177
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	54.65 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	31.1838
Longitude	-85.8735
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	33.8%	56.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	28.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	30.1%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,177

Population

People per sq mi

44.1

Median age

$87,703

Median household income

$35,517

Per capita income

$164,000

Median home value

$900

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

14.4%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

916

Housing units

25.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

149

25–34

171

165

35–44

189

131

45–54

151

104

55–59

120

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	392	18.0%
18 and over	1,785	82.0%
65 and over	327	15.0%
Median age	44.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.6%

Black or African American 9.1%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,872	84.6%
Black or African American	201	9.1%
Two or more races	70	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	35	1.6%
Asian	22	1%
Other race	12	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.8%	56.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.6%	28.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	30.1%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	1.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 4.5%

$50k–$75k 16.0%

$75k–$100k 15.4%

$100k–$150k 26.7%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	4.5%
$50k–$75k	16.0%
$75k–$100k	15.4%
$100k–$150k	26.7%
$150k–$200k	8.6%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$87,703

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.2%

$50k–$100k 21.2%

$100k–$150k 9.3%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 15.7%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$164,000
Median rent / month	$900
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	20.4%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.2%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	11.8%
2000–2009	15.9%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	14.3%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	5.4%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	7.3%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	24.0%
3 bedrooms	45.3%
4 bedrooms	25.6%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.3%
1 vehicle	16.8%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	81.0%
Propane / LP gas	14.4%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	471	59.3%
Cohabiting couple	25	3.1%
Male householder, no spouse	117	14.7%
Female householder, no spouse	181	22.8%
Households with children under 18	283	35.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	244	30.7%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	23.5%
Married	60.6%	52.8%
Separated	0.0%	3.7%
Widowed	1.2%	13.7%
Divorced	15.4%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 23.5%

Some college, no degree 34.1%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.5%
Bachelor's or higher	25.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	7.7%
Kindergarten	44	10.2%
Elementary school	134	31.2%
High school	104	24.2%
College / grad school	115	26.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.6%

Manufacturing 13.1%

Finance & real estate 13.0%

Construction 11.4%

Professional & management 11.4%

Other services 8.8%

Retail trade 7.4%

Agriculture & mining 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Public administration 0.7%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.0%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	22.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.5%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.3%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.8%
Carpool	14.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.3

Poverty

All people 14.4%

Under 18 years 14.5%

18 and over 14.4%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 52.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	34.3%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.4%
High blood pressure	41.3%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	12.4%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	32.8%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.6%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.9%
Binge drinking	15.0%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	17.9%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	14.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.6%
Visited dentist	62.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	277	15.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.8%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	17.5%
65 and over	44.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	72.1%
Public insurance	32.8%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,073	95.2%
Spanish	56	2.7%
Other Indo-European	34	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	22	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,115	97.2%
Born in same state	2,063	94.8%
Born in different state	1,292	59.3%
Foreign born	52	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	62	2.8%
Not a US citizen	37	59.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	384	17.6%
French	241	11.1%
Italian	85	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	22	1%
English	3	0.1%
German	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36316

What city is ZIP code 36316 in?

ZIP code 36316 is primarily assigned to Chancellor, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36316 in?

ZIP code 36316 falls within Geneva County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36316 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 36316 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36316 have a large veteran population?

16% of civilians in ZIP code 36316 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36316?

The median home value in ZIP code 36316 is $164,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 36316?

ZIP code 36316 has an estimated population of 2,177 residents, with a density of 40 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36316 in?

ZIP code 36316 observes the CST timezone.