36524 ZIP Code — Coffeeville, AL

Clarke County, Alabama

ZIP code 36524 is located in Coffeeville, Alabama, within Clarke County. It covers approximately 155.74 square miles and serves a population of 1,193 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36524

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $79,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($36,875) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% 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 management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 36524 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,193

population

155.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36524 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36524

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36524. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coffeeville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36727 Campbell (11.4 mi) 36538 Frankville (12.2 mi) 36784 Thomasville (12.6 mi) 36919 Silas (14.6 mi) 36569 Saint Stephens (17.7 mi) 36451 Grove Hill (18.1 mi) 36921 Toxey (18.3 mi) 36908 Gilbertown (18.6 mi) 36558 Millry (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,193
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	155.74 sq mi
Water area	1.65 sq mi
Latitude	31.7920
Longitude	-88.0306
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	24.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,193

Population

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$36,875

Median household income

$60,122

Per capita income

$79,900

Median home value

$646

Median monthly rent

78.7%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

18.5%

Unemployment

714

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	207	17.4%
18 and over	986	82.6%
65 and over	357	29.9%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.9%

Black or African American 42.3%

Two or more races 0.6%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	679	56.9%
Black or African American	505	42.3%
Two or more races	7	0.6%
Asian	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.0%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	24.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 11.5%

$10k–$15k 17.0%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 5.5%

$50k–$75k 18.7%

$75k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.5%
$10k–$15k	17.0%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	5.5%
$50k–$75k	18.7%
$75k–$100k	4.1%
$100k–$150k	17.7%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$36,875

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.8%

$50k–$100k 36.5%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 18.2%

$200k–$300k 14.6%

$300k–$500k 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,900
Median rent / month	$646
Owner occupied	78.7%
Renter occupied	21.3%
Vacant	47.9%
Single-family detached	65.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	31.8%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.1%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	7.2%
1980–1989	19.3%
1970–1979	27.6%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	13.6%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	4.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	22.7%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	16.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	30.1%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.7%
Electricity	60.8%
Propane / LP gas	16.0%
Wood	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	190	45.5%
Cohabiting couple	10	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	92	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	126	30.1%
Households with children under 18	102	24.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	214	51.2%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	32.0%
Married	41.8%	42.8%
Separated	0.0%	1.8%
Widowed	13.8%	19.2%
Divorced	23.0%	4.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 20.5%

HS graduate 46.3%

Some college, no degree 14.3%

Associate's degree 0.4%

Bachelor's degree 4.8%

Graduate / professional 8.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.2%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	1.1%
Kindergarten	46	25.7%
Elementary school	68	38.0%
High school	50	27.9%
College / grad school	13	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 16.7%

Retail trade 16.4%

Professional & management 14.7%

Public administration 13.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Education & healthcare 9.8%

Other services 8.6%

Manufacturing 7.2%

Construction 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.5%
Service	16.7%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	18.7%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	22.4%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	1.7%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.8%
Carpool	15.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.8

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 14.3%

18 and over 20.1%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 11.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.7%
Retirement income	30.1%
Supplemental Security	25.4%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	54.4%
High cholesterol	41.3%
Diabetes	19.3%
Heart disease	11.2%
Stroke	6.2%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	40.8%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	13.8%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	37.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.1%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	30.5%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	17.6%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	50.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	24.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.6%
Under 18	7.7%
18–64 years	20.8%
65 and over	34.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.9%
Public insurance	58.8%
No insurance	15.8%
Uninsured under 19	12.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,147	96.1%
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)	1,191	99.8%
Born in same state	1,191	99.8%
Born in different state	870	72.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.2%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	203	17%
French	101	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	61	5.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.0%
Internet access	73.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36524

What city is ZIP code 36524 in?

ZIP code 36524 is primarily assigned to Coffeeville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36524 in?

ZIP code 36524 falls within Clarke County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36524 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 36524 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36524 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 36524 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36524?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36524?

19% of residents in ZIP code 36524 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 36524 in?

ZIP code 36524 observes the CST timezone.