36319 ZIP Code — Columbia, AL

Houston County, Alabama

ZIP code 36319 is located in Columbia, Alabama, within Houston County. It covers approximately 103.98 square miles and serves a population of 2,404 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36319

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $144,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $59,375. 43% 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 25 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 (15%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36319 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,404

population

103.98

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36319 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36319

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36319. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbia	Acceptable
Columbia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36376 Webb (8.4 mi) 36345 Headland (9.4 mi) 36373 Shorterville (11.7 mi) 36321 Cowarts (11.7 mi) 36312 Ashford (11.8 mi) 39823 Blakely (13.6 mi) 39861 Jakin (14 mi) 36370 Pansey (14.8 mi) 36353 Newville (15.6 mi) 36303 Dothan (15.8 mi) 36343 Gordon (16.8 mi) 36310 Abbeville (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,404
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	069

Geography
Land area	103.98 sq mi
Water area	0.18 sq mi
Latitude	31.3364
Longitude	-85.1626
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	47.2%	51.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	28.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	16.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,404

Population

People per sq mi

39.5

Median age

$59,375

Median household income

$27,010

Per capita income

$144,000

Median home value

$768

Median monthly rent

81.5%

Home ownership

10.4%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

900

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

155

25–34

152

129

35–44

126

129

45–54

126

55–59

60–64

167

65–74

163

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	587	24.4%
18 and over	1,817	75.6%
65 and over	506	21.0%
Median age	39.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.5%

Black or African American 11.5%

Two or more races 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,089	86.5%
Black or African American	277	11.5%
Two or more races	37	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.2%	51.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	28.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	19.1%	16.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	4.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 15.8%

$50k–$75k 16.6%

$75k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 20.1%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 3.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	15.8%
$50k–$75k	16.6%
$75k–$100k	11.5%
$100k–$150k	20.1%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	3.8%
Median income	$59,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.0%

$50k–$100k 22.0%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 15.5%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$144,000
Median rent / month	$768
Owner occupied	81.5%
Renter occupied	18.5%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	11.2%
1980–1989	15.4%
1970–1979	12.2%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.5%
2 bedrooms	22.6%
3 bedrooms	48.2%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	5.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	28.1%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	27.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.9%
Electricity	94.3%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	501	56.5%
Cohabiting couple	66	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	139	15.7%
Female householder, no spouse	181	20.4%
Households with children under 18	266	30.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	357	40.2%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	23.0%
Married	53.1%	55.8%
Separated	1.6%	0.5%
Widowed	1.3%	9.6%
Divorced	8.4%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 23.9%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	2.2%
Kindergarten	40	7.4%
Elementary school	327	60.6%
High school	108	20.0%
College / grad school	53	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.2%

Education & healthcare 16.0%

Construction 13.4%

Transportation & utilities 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 11.5%

Other services 6.8%

Manufacturing 6.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.2%

Professional & management 4.4%

Finance & real estate 1.8%

Public administration 1.6%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	22.0%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	8.2%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.5%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	0.3%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 10.4%

Under 18 years 11.6%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 11.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.4%
Retirement income	24.2%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	47.9%
High cholesterol	38.5%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	34.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	17.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	21.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	151	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.9%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	19.9%
65 and over	41.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.5%
Public insurance	42.7%
No insurance	10.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,299	95.6%
Spanish	14	0.6%
Other Indo-European	14	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,397	99.7%
Born in same state	2,381	99.0%
Born in different state	1,798	74.8%
Foreign born	16	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.3%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	661	27.5%
French	221	9.2%
Italian	144	6%
English	20	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	6	0.2%
Irish	6	0.2%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.9%
Internet access	85.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36319

What city is ZIP code 36319 in?

ZIP code 36319 is primarily assigned to Columbia, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36319 in?

ZIP code 36319 falls within Houston County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36319?

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

Does ZIP code 36319 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 36319 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 36319 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 36319 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36319?

The median home value in ZIP code 36319 is $144,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36319 in?

ZIP code 36319 observes the CST timezone.