Choctaw County, AL ZIP Codes
Alabama (AL) · 10 ZIP codes · 10 cities
10
ZIP codes
12,533
population (2021)
-9.6%
pop change since 2010
01023
FIPS code
Choctaw County ZIP code map
About Choctaw County
Choctaw County is located in Alabama and contains 10 ZIP codes across 10 cities and communities.
The county's population was 12,533 as of 2021,
a decrease of
9.6% from 13,859 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Choctaw County is 01023.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 12,533 |
| 2010 population | 13,859 |
| Change | -9.6% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| FIPS code | 01023 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Choctaw County
ZIP codes for Choctaw County, AL (10)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36904 | Butler | Choctaw | View map |
| 36908 | Gilbertown | Choctaw | View map |
| 36910 | Jachin | Choctaw | View map |
| 36912 | Lisman | Choctaw | View map |
| 36913 | Melvin | Choctaw | View map |
| 36915 | Needham | Choctaw | View map |
| 36916 | Pennington | Choctaw | View map |
| 36919 | Silas | Choctaw | View map |
| 36921 | Toxey | Choctaw | View map |
| 36922 | Ward | Choctaw | View map |
Demographics & statistics
12,458
Population
46.5
Median age
$49,892
Median household income
$26,187
Per capita income
$81,730
Median home value
$392
Median monthly rent
87.0%
Home ownership
30.7%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
6,078
Housing units
7.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
298
Under 5
359
263
5–9
317
364
10–14
437
418
15–19
504
291
20–24
351
532
25–34
641
513
35–44
618
710
45–54
854
471
55–59
566
424
60–64
510
785
65–74
944
379
75–84
456
206
85+
247
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Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,515 | 16.7% |
| 18 and over | 9,943 | 83.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,017 | 21.5% |
| Median age | 46.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.1%
Black or African American
38.5%
Two or more races
2.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Other race
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Asian
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,184 | 57.1% |
| Black or African American | 4,845 | 38.5% |
| Two or more races | 301 | 2.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 124 | 1% |
| Other race | 85 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 28 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 15 | 0.1% |
Household income
Under $10k
23.3%
$10k–$15k
5.7%
$15k–$25k
10.7%
$25k–$35k
16.4%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
11.9%
$75k–$100k
6.3%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
2.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 23.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 5.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 16.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 11.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 6.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.1% |
| Median income | $49,892 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
26.2%
$50k–$100k
26.1%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
12.2%
$200k–$300k
12.0%
$300k–$500k
3.0%
$500k–$1M
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $81,730 |
| Median rent / month | $392 |
| Owner occupied | 87.0% |
| Renter occupied | 13.0% |
| Vacant | 22.9% |
| Single-family detached | 65.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.2% |
| Mobile homes | 32.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.5 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.9% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 16.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 26.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.2% |
| 1 bedroom | 4.4% |
| 2 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 66.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% |
| 3 or more | 40.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 2.2% |
| Electricity | 71.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 22.4% |
| Wood | 3.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,228 | 55.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 126 | 1.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 955 | 13.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 1,778 | 29.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,308 | 21.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,082 | 36.9% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 24.1% | 19.6% |
| Married | 59.9% | 58.3% |
| Separated | 0.8% | 2.1% |
| Widowed | 7.1% | 13.6% |
| Divorced | 8.2% | 6.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
13.2%
Some HS, no diploma
10.8%
HS graduate
29.8%
Some college, no degree
24.5%
Associate's degree
14.1%
Bachelor's degree
5.7%
Graduate / professional
1.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 76.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 7.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 111 | 3.8% |
| Kindergarten | 205 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,075 | 34.1% |
| High school | 582 | 21.1% |
| College / grad school | 544 | 15.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
16.1%
Education & healthcare
13.6%
Retail trade
10.9%
Construction
8.8%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.2%
Public administration
4.8%
Professional & management
4.3%
Agriculture & mining
3.1%
Finance & real estate
3.0%
Other services
1.4%
Wholesale trade
1.0%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 14.2% |
| Service | 13.1% |
| Sales & office | 26.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 11.7% |
| Production & transportation | 14.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 65.5% |
| Government | 11.8% |
| Self-employed | 2.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.0% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.8% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 29.7 |
Poverty
All people
30.7%
Under 18 years
26.5%
18 and over
28.4%
Married-couple families
21.8%
Female-led households
28.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 41.9% |
| Retirement income | 28.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 17.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 29.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 45.7% |
| High cholesterol | 35.0% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 4.8% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| Arthritis | 34.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.2% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 10.8% |
| No physical activity | 30.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 23.9% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 13.8% |
| No health insurance | 16.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.7% |
| Visited dentist | 48.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 82.2% |
| Teeth loss | 19.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 620 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 30.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 25.3% |
| 65 and over | 47.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 49.9% |
| Public insurance | 59.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,801 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 91 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 42 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 40 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 12,402 | 99.7% |
| Born in same state | 12,242 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 6,446 | 51.3% |
| Foreign born | 160 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 56 | 0.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 23 | 23.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 3,462 | 27.8% |
| French | 913 | 7.3% |
| Italian | 763 | 6.1% |
| English | 135 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 62 | 0.5% |
| Irish | 4 | 0% |
| German | 1 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 85.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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