36732 ZIP Code — Demopolis, AL

Marengo County, Alabama

ZIP code 36732 is located in Demopolis, Alabama, within Marengo County. It covers approximately 136.65 square miles and serves a population of 7,985 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36732

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 58%.

Median household income is $52,524. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 36732 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,985

population

136.65

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36732 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36732

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36732. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Demopolis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36748 Linden (10 mi) 36742 Gallion (12.4 mi) 36916 Pennington (14.1 mi) 36925 York (14.5 mi) 35470 Livingston (14.9 mi) 36740 Forkland (15.8 mi) 36738 Faunsdale (17.5 mi) 36922 Ward (17.6 mi) 36782 Sweet Water (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,985
Population density	58 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	136.65 sq mi
Water area	2.80 sq mi
Latitude	32.4154
Longitude	-87.9188
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	60.9%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	22.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	15.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,985

Population

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$52,524

Median household income

$33,261

Per capita income

$184,600

Median home value

$681

Median monthly rent

57.9%

Home ownership

21.1%

Poverty rate

2.0%

Unemployment

2,584

Housing units

32.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

191

Under 5

256

217

5–9

291

242

10–14

324

223

15–19

300

148

20–24

199

353

25–34

473

495

35–44

665

412

45–54

553

185

55–59

248

224

60–64

300

468

65–74

628

172

75–84

232

85+

107

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,754	22.0%
18 and over	6,231	78.0%
65 and over	1,686	21.1%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 49%

White 45.4%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,958	49%
White	3,668	45.4%
Two or more races	142	1.8%
Asian	127	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	99	1.2%
Other race	86	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.9%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	22.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	15.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.6%	3.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 11.1%

$15k–$25k 12.3%

$25k–$35k 5.7%

$35k–$50k 12.0%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 5.2%

$200k+ 6.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	11.1%
$15k–$25k	12.3%
$25k–$35k	5.7%
$35k–$50k	12.0%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	5.2%
$200k+	6.2%
Median income	$52,524

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.3%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 10.8%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 30.6%

$300k–$500k 14.2%

$500k–$1M 1.8%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,600
Median rent / month	$681
Owner occupied	57.9%
Renter occupied	42.1%
Vacant	16.6%
Single-family detached	62.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	11.8%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.6%
2000–2009	5.0%
1990–1999	24.1%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	7.0%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	10.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	10.7%
2 bedrooms	17.3%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	19.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.4%
1 vehicle	39.6%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	15.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	28.4%
Electricity	69.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.6%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,093	32.9%
Cohabiting couple	86	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	730	22.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,415	42.6%
Households with children under 18	819	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,169	35.2%
Average household size	2.37

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.4%	41.8%
Married	39.5%	33.5%
Separated	1.2%	3.7%
Widowed	15.7%	9.3%
Divorced	10.3%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 4.7%

HS graduate 32.0%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 21.6%

Graduate / professional 10.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.5%
Bachelor's or higher	32.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	126	5.9%
Kindergarten	58	2.7%
Elementary school	933	43.7%
High school	392	18.4%
College / grad school	626	29.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.9%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Retail trade 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Public administration 6.9%

Other services 5.7%

Construction 5.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.4%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Professional & management 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.7%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	24.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	16.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.6%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.5%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	3.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	5.1%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.1

Poverty

All people 21.1%

Under 18 years 37.7%

18 and over 16.4%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 26.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.9%
Retirement income	18.0%
Supplemental Security	11.2%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	46.7%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	12.0%
No physical activity	32.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.6%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	24.4%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.7%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	19.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	516	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.2%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	25.9%
65 and over	47.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.1%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	6.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,538	94.4%
Spanish	76	1.0%
Other Indo-European	76	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,878	98.7%
Born in same state	7,878	98.7%
Born in different state	6,922	86.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	107	1.3%
Not a US citizen	22	20.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	903	11.3%
Italian	654	8.2%
French	542	6.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	11	0.1%
English	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.6%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36732

What city is ZIP code 36732 in?

ZIP code 36732 is primarily assigned to Demopolis, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36732 in?

ZIP code 36732 falls within Marengo County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36732?

21% of residents in ZIP code 36732 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36732 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 36732 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36732?

Health data for ZIP code 36732 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36732?

The median home value in ZIP code 36732 is $184,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 36732 in?

ZIP code 36732 observes the CST timezone.