36736 ZIP Code — Dixons Mills, AL

Marengo County, Alabama

ZIP code 36736 is located in Dixons Mills, Alabama, within Marengo County. It covers approximately 33.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,436 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36736

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 $67,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $34,500. Poverty affects 41% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 51% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36736 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,436

population

33.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36736 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36736

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36736. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dixons Mills	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36754 Magnolia (6 mi) 36782 Sweet Water (9.2 mi) 36784 Thomasville (11.7 mi) 36722 Arlington (12.8 mi) 36769 Pine Hill (14.7 mi) 36748 Linden (15.6 mi) 36783 Thomaston (16.2 mi) 36751 Lower Peach Tree (17.6 mi) 36727 Campbell (17.7 mi) 36916 Pennington (18.3 mi) 36728 Catherine (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,436
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	33.71 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	32.0682
Longitude	-87.7800
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	42.9%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	9.4%	22.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	47.7%	15.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,436

Population

People per sq mi

20.1

Median age

$34,500

Median household income

$15,885

Per capita income

$67,900

Median home value

$1,083

Median monthly rent

88.4%

Home ownership

40.7%

Poverty rate

2.5%

Unemployment

444

Housing units

25.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

160

Under 5

112

111

5–9

122

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

117

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	715	49.8%
18 and over	721	50.2%
65 and over	291	20.3%
Median age	20.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 84.1%

White 14.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,208	84.1%
White	205	14.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.9%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	9.4%	22.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	47.7%	15.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 20.3%

$10k–$15k 9.3%

$15k–$25k 18.1%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 3.4%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 6.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.3%
$10k–$15k	9.3%
$15k–$25k	18.1%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	3.4%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	6.8%
Median income	$34,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.9%

$50k–$100k 29.1%

$100k–$150k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 12.5%

$300k–$500k 7.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$67,900
Median rent / month	$1,083
Owner occupied	88.4%
Renter occupied	11.6%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	60.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	4.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	18.1%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	2.1%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	28.9%
3 bedrooms	41.6%
4 bedrooms	19.6%
5+ bedrooms	9.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	39.0%
2 vehicles	36.2%
3 or more	22.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	11.0%
Electricity	75.4%
Propane / LP gas	13.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	135	38.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	42	11.9%
Female householder, no spouse	177	50.0%
Households with children under 18	153	43.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	151	42.7%
Average household size	4.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.7%	19.6%
Married	56.8%	28.6%
Separated	0.0%	23.3%
Widowed	3.6%	21.7%
Divorced	6.8%	6.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.8%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 29.3%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 1.4%

Graduate / professional 23.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.3%
Bachelor's or higher	25.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	39	7.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	392	71.3%
High school	59	10.7%
College / grad school	60	10.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 30.1%

Retail trade 19.5%

Manufacturing 16.9%

Education & healthcare 14.4%

Professional & management 5.9%

Construction 5.5%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	19.5%
Production & transportation	41.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.8%
Other means	4.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.1

Poverty

All people 40.7%

Under 18 years 53.2%

18 and over 28.3%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 71.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	28.8%
Supplemental Security	19.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	51.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.1%
High blood pressure	50.5%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	18.4%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.5%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	35.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.1%
Depression	23.3%
Fair or poor health	27.9%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.3%
Visited dentist	49.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	23.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	8.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	1.1%
18–64 years	28.4%
65 and over	56.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.7%
Public insurance	60.4%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,164	81.1%
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)	1,436	100.0%
Born in same state	1,436	100.0%
Born in different state	1,241	86.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	145	10.1%
French	21	1.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	9	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	24.7%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36736

What city is ZIP code 36736 in?

ZIP code 36736 is primarily assigned to Dixons Mills, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36736 in?

ZIP code 36736 falls within Marengo County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36736 family-oriented?

50% of residents in ZIP code 36736 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36736?

41% of residents in ZIP code 36736 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36736 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 36736 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36736 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 36736 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36736 in?

ZIP code 36736 observes the CST timezone.