36016 ZIP Code — Clayton, AL

Barbour County, Alabama

ZIP code 36016 is located in Clayton, Alabama, within Barbour County. It covers approximately 232.94 square miles and serves a population of 4,429 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36016

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 $65,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.

Median household income is $57,734. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (16%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36016 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,429

population

232.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36016 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36016

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36016. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Clayton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36048 Louisville (10.1 mi) 36027 Eufaula (13.3 mi) 36017 Clio (14.5 mi) 36053 Midway (14.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,429
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	232.94 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	31.8588
Longitude	-85.4110
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	56.1%	62.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	22.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	11.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,429

Population

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$57,734

Median household income

$23,931

Per capita income

$65,000

Median home value

$633

Median monthly rent

70.6%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,312

Housing units

5.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

125

Under 5

205

5–9

123

10–14

132

15–19

20–24

455

25–34

272

541

35–44

322

420

45–54

250

55–59

146

60–64

330

65–74

197

124

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	791	17.9%
18 and over	3,638	82.1%
65 and over	781	17.6%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 51.8%

White 42.7%

Two or more races 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Asian 1.2%

Other race 0.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,323	51.8%
White	1,915	42.7%
Two or more races	71	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	58	1.3%
Asian	52	1.2%
Other race	39	0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	62.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	22.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.4%	11.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 7.5%

$35k–$50k 11.4%

$50k–$75k 20.9%

$75k–$100k 16.9%

$100k–$150k 5.9%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	7.5%
$35k–$50k	11.4%
$50k–$75k	20.9%
$75k–$100k	16.9%
$100k–$150k	5.9%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$57,734

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.8%

$50k–$100k 30.2%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 8.3%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$65,000
Median rent / month	$633
Owner occupied	70.6%
Renter occupied	29.4%
Vacant	26.4%
Single-family detached	48.1%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	40.7%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.74

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.1%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	7.2%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	16.0%
1970–1979	11.2%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	12.3%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	7.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	57.8%
4 bedrooms	11.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.1%
1 vehicle	30.0%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	24.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.4%
Electricity	77.2%
Propane / LP gas	18.0%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	2.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	486	39.4%
Cohabiting couple	42	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	196	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	508	41.2%
Households with children under 18	426	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	633	51.4%
Average household size	2.44

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.3%	32.8%
Married	27.3%	30.4%
Separated	3.1%	3.8%
Widowed	3.3%	21.8%
Divorced	19.1%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.2%

Some HS, no diploma 15.4%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.1%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.4%
Bachelor's or higher	5.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	70	8.5%
Kindergarten	12	1.5%
Elementary school	404	48.9%
High school	206	24.9%
College / grad school	134	16.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.2%

Education & healthcare 19.6%

Public administration 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.0%

Retail trade 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 7.5%

Professional & management 6.2%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Construction 1.6%

Wholesale trade 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.4%
Service	24.3%
Sales & office	14.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.0%
Production & transportation	25.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.7%
Government	22.4%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.6%
Carpool	3.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	4.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 5.7%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 16.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.5%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	12.3%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.1%
High blood pressure	47.0%
High cholesterol	34.9%
Diabetes	16.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	31.0%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.2%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	37.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	30.1%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	26.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.3%
Visited dentist	42.5%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	29.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	193	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.9%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	12.1%
65 and over	35.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.2%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	3.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,229	95.5%
Spanish	62	1.5%
Other Indo-European	11	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	42	1.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,372	98.7%
Born in same state	4,350	98.2%
Born in different state	3,408	76.9%
Foreign born	22	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	57	1.3%
Not a US citizen	28	49.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	811	18.3%
Italian	347	7.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	126	2.8%
German	24	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.8%
Internet access	80.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36016

What city is ZIP code 36016 in?

ZIP code 36016 is primarily assigned to Clayton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36016 in?

ZIP code 36016 falls within Barbour County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36016 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 36016 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36016?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36016?

Health data for ZIP code 36016 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36016?

The median home value in ZIP code 36016 is $65,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36016 in?

ZIP code 36016 observes the CST timezone.