36028 ZIP Code — Dozier, AL

Crenshaw County, Alabama

ZIP code 36028 is located in Dozier, Alabama, within Crenshaw County. It covers approximately 113.61 square miles and serves a population of 1,653 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36028

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 $120,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

The gap between median ($38,482) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 35% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 36028 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,653

population

113.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36028 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36028

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36028. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Dozier	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36009 Brantley (3.8 mi) 36421 Andalusia (13 mi) 36071 Rutledge (14 mi) 36474 Red Level (14.5 mi) 36049 Luverne (15.9 mi) 36034 Glenwood (16.3 mi) 36467 Opp (17.4 mi) 36323 Elba (17.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,653
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	113.61 sq mi
Water area	1.59 sq mi
Latitude	31.5189
Longitude	-86.3627
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	58.3%	55.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	25.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,653

Population

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

$38,482

Median household income

$30,041

Per capita income

$120,200

Median home value

$575

Median monthly rent

61.1%

Home ownership

21.2%

Poverty rate

3.4%

Unemployment

674

Housing units

20.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

138

45–54

125

55–59

60–64

118

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	277	16.8%
18 and over	1,376	83.2%
65 and over	433	26.2%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.6%

Black or African American 26.1%

Two or more races 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,190	71.6%
Black or African American	433	26.1%
Two or more races	24	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.3%	55.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.5%	25.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 24.5%

$10k–$15k 0.8%

$15k–$25k 13.3%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 10.5%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	24.5%
$10k–$15k	0.8%
$15k–$25k	13.3%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	10.5%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$150k–$200k	9.8%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$38,482

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.4%

$50k–$100k 22.5%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 19.9%

$200k–$300k 11.8%

$300k–$500k 3.8%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$120,200
Median rent / month	$575
Owner occupied	61.1%
Renter occupied	38.9%
Vacant	30.7%
Single-family detached	55.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	8.3%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	29.4%
1960–1969	5.3%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.7%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	32.2%
3 bedrooms	51.8%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.9%
1 vehicle	31.6%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	19.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.6%
Electricity	82.0%
Propane / LP gas	14.4%
Wood	2.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	272	42.5%
Cohabiting couple	4	0.6%
Male householder, no spouse	212	33.1%
Female householder, no spouse	152	23.8%
Households with children under 18	125	19.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	271	42.3%
Average household size	2.58

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.2%	13.9%
Married	39.6%	50.4%
Separated	0.4%	1.8%
Widowed	2.1%	18.4%
Divorced	20.7%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 26.1%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	73.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	23.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	97	40.8%
High school	42	17.6%
College / grad school	44	18.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.9%

Transportation & utilities 15.4%

Education & healthcare 10.3%

Retail trade 9.1%

Professional & management 8.4%

Other services 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Construction 1.8%

Public administration 1.2%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	19.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	35.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.3%
Government	7.4%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	10.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	6.7%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 21.2%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 23.0%

Married-couple families 1.8%

Female-led households 60.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.1%
Retirement income	21.7%
Supplemental Security	25.0%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	34.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	41.2%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	35.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	18.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	82	6.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.5%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	31.4%
65 and over	51.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.5%
Public insurance	53.3%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	19.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,569	94.9%
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)	1,621	98.1%
Born in same state	1,621	98.1%
Born in different state	1,308	79.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.9%
Not a US citizen	6	18.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	174	10.5%
French	98	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	90	5.4%
English	45	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	70.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36028

What city is ZIP code 36028 in?

ZIP code 36028 is primarily assigned to Dozier, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36028 in?

ZIP code 36028 falls within Covington County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36028 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 36028 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 36028 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 36028 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36028?

21% of residents in ZIP code 36028 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36028?

The median home value in ZIP code 36028 is $120,200.

What timezone is ZIP code 36028 in?

ZIP code 36028 observes the CST timezone.