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Henry County
Clopton, AL
36317
36317 ZIP Code — Clopton, AL
Henry County, Alabama
ZIP code 36317 is located in
Clopton ,
Alabama ,
within Henry County .
It covers approximately 41.08 square miles and serves a population of
703 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 334 .
About ZIP code 36317
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 $105,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 98%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($63,281) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 56% 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 33 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.
Overall, ZIP code 36317 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
703
Population density
17 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
067
Geography
Land area
41.08 sq mi
Water area
0.07 sq mi
Latitude
31.6264
Longitude
-85.4115
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
334
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.8%
49.0%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
26.2%
32.0%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
16.3%
18.0%
Over $200k
19.2%
2.7%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$63,281
Median household income
$105,000
Median home value
35.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 96 13.7% 18 and over 607 86.3% 65 and over 197 28.0% Median age 56.3 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
44.2%
Group Count % White 354 50.4% Black or African American 311 44.2% Two or more races 38 5.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
50.8%
49.0%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
26.2%
32.0%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
3.8%
16.3%
18.0%
Over $200k
19.2%
2.7%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.3% $10k–$15k 5.0% $15k–$25k 10.0% $25k–$35k 13.9% $35k–$50k 4.3% $50k–$75k 14.6% $75k–$100k 3.9% $100k–$150k 13.5% $150k–$200k 2.1% $200k+ 23.5% Median income $63,281
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $105,000 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 98.2% Renter occupied 1.8% Vacant 13.3% Single-family detached 66.4% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 32.1% Median rooms 5.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.53
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 1.2% 2000–2009 20.1% 1990–1999 26.5% 1980–1989 16.4% 1970–1979 15.7% 1960–1969 13.9% 1950–1959 4.0% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 2.2%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.5% 1 bedroom 0.0% 2 bedrooms 21.6% 3 bedrooms 60.5% 4 bedrooms 14.8% 5+ bedrooms 1.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.3% 1 vehicle 26.7% 2 vehicles 24.2% 3 or more 44.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 89.3% Propane / LP gas 10.7%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 178 63.3% Cohabiting couple 9 3.2% Male householder, no spouse 33 11.7% Female householder, no spouse 61 21.7% Households with children under 18 42 14.9% Households with seniors (65+) 150 53.4% Average household size 2.50
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 18.3% 23.0% Married 67.1% 48.5% Separated 0.0% 3.0% Widowed 0.0% 18.6% Divorced 14.6% 6.9%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.7%
Graduate / professional
17.2%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.6% Bachelor's or higher 35.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 11 10.1% Elementary school 40 36.7% High school 29 26.6% College / grad school 29 26.6%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
42.9%
Public administration
6.9%
Transportation & utilities
6.3%
Professional & management
6.0%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 48.6% Service 13.9% Sales & office 27.1% Natural resources & construction 0.9% Production & transportation 9.5%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 35.3% Government 48.3% Self-employed 16.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 72.9% Carpool 8.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 18.3% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.4
Poverty
Married-couple families
7.9%
Female-led households
48.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 55.9% Retirement income 28.5% Supplemental Security 6.8% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 4.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 43.9% High blood pressure 49.0% High cholesterol 37.4% Diabetes 16.5% Heart disease 8.6% Stroke 5.0% Asthma 10.6% Arthritis 35.3% Kidney disease 4.0% Pulmonary disease 10.1% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.4% Binge drinking 12.3% No physical activity 33.2% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.8% Depression 23.8% Fair or poor health 24.6% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 14.0% No health insurance 19.3% Visited doctor (checkup) 78.9% Visited dentist 56.2% Cholesterol screening 90.9% Teeth loss 20.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 45 7.4%
Disability % Any disability 27.9% Under 18 18.8% 18–64 years 19.0% 65 and over 50.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 79.9% Public insurance 43.1% No insurance 4.4% Uninsured under 19 17.5%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 680 96.7% 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) 703 100.0% Born in same state 703 100.0% Born in different state 434 61.7% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 89 12.7% Italian 31 4.4%
Ancestry Count % French 27 3.8%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.0% Internet access 73.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36317
What city is ZIP code 36317 in?
ZIP code 36317 is primarily assigned to Clopton, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36317 in?
ZIP code 36317 falls within Henry County, Alabama.
Is ZIP code 36317 mostly owner-occupied?
98% of occupied units in ZIP code 36317 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 36317 have a large retiree population?
56% of households in ZIP code 36317 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 36317 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 36317 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36317?
18% of residents in ZIP code 36317 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 36317 in?
ZIP code 36317 observes the CST timezone.
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