36436 ZIP Code — Dickinson, AL

Clarke County, Alabama

ZIP code 36436 is located in Dickinson, Alabama, within Clarke County. It covers approximately 37.36 square miles and serves a population of 718 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36436

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $134,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,571. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36436 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and high homeownership.

718

population

37.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36436 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36436

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36436. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dickinson	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	718
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	37.36 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.7276
Longitude	-87.6576
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	77.1%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	24.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

718

Population

People per sq mi

29.4

Median age

$63,571

Median household income

$21,836

Per capita income

$134,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.6%

Home ownership

24.1%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

293

Housing units

5.2%

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	172	24.0%
18 and over	546	76.0%
65 and over	66	9.2%
Median age	29.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.8%

Black or African American 20.2%

Group	Count	%
White	573	79.8%
Black or African American	145	20.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.1%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.8%	24.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.1%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 29.8%

$35k–$50k 4.6%

$50k–$75k 17.0%

$75k–$100k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

$150k–$200k 15.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	29.8%
$35k–$50k	4.6%
$50k–$75k	17.0%
$75k–$100k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
$150k–$200k	15.1%
Median income	$63,571

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 41.3%

$200k–$300k 13.2%

$300k–$500k 7.8%

$1M+ 9.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$134,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.6%
Renter occupied	23.4%
Vacant	36.6%
Single-family detached	76.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.2%
Median rooms	7.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.6%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	15.1%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	6.4%
1960–1969	26.2%
1950–1959	13.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	18.3%
3 bedrooms	45.1%
4 bedrooms	23.0%
5+ bedrooms	9.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.8%
1 vehicle	17.0%
2 vehicles	49.5%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	24.3%
Electricity	60.6%
Propane / LP gas	15.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	145	66.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	22	10.1%
Female householder, no spouse	51	23.4%
Households with children under 18	91	41.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	25.7%
Average household size	3.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.9%	24.0%
Married	67.7%	57.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.7%
Widowed	0.0%	4.3%
Divorced	3.4%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.9%

Some HS, no diploma 9.0%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 41.6%

Associate's degree 1.4%

Bachelor's degree 1.1%

Graduate / professional 4.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.1%
Bachelor's or higher	5.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	17	9.3%
Elementary school	71	38.8%
High school	17	9.3%
College / grad school	78	42.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 17.4%

Retail trade 17.4%

Other services 14.8%

Manufacturing 14.5%

Transportation & utilities 10.4%

Education & healthcare 10.4%

Public administration 7.3%

Professional & management 5.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	10.1%
Service	18.3%
Sales & office	39.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	19.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.6%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.7

Poverty

All people 24.1%

Under 18 years 43.0%

18 and over 18.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	17.9%
Retirement income	9.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	49.5%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	34.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	26.8%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	52.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	1.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.7%
65 and over	25.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.6%
Public insurance	34.5%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	651	90.7%
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)	718	100.0%
Born in same state	718	100.0%
Born in different state	640	89.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	96	13.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	23	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.4%
Internet access	89.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36436

What city is ZIP code 36436 in?

ZIP code 36436 is primarily assigned to Dickinson, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36436 in?

ZIP code 36436 falls within Clarke County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36436?

5% 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 36436?

24% of residents in ZIP code 36436 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36436?

The median home value in ZIP code 36436 is $134,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36436?

Health data for ZIP code 36436 shows elevated rates of diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36436 in?

ZIP code 36436 observes the CST timezone.