36027 ZIP Code — Eufaula, AL

Barbour County, Alabama

ZIP code 36027 is located in Eufaula, Alabama, within Barbour County. It covers approximately 290.44 square miles and serves a population of 14,887 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36027

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 $118,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $39,419. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36027 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

14,887

population

290.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36027 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36027

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36027. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eufaula	Acceptable
Eufaula	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

39854 Georgetown (11.1 mi) 36016 Clayton (13.3 mi) 36053 Midway (15.5 mi) 36871 Pittsview (16.8 mi) 31815 Lumpkin (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	14,887
Population density	51 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	005

Geography
Land area	290.44 sq mi
Water area	19.41 sq mi
Latitude	31.9419
Longitude	-85.2074
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	61.8%	62.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	22.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	11.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

14,887

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$39,419

Median household income

$24,795

Per capita income

$118,300

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

62.6%

Home ownership

25.6%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

5,263

Housing units

15.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

448

Under 5

516

421

5–9

483

461

10–14

530

482

15–19

554

472

20–24

542

825

25–34

949

661

35–44

760

709

45–54

815

477

55–59

548

436

60–64

502

831

65–74

956

541

75–84

622

161

85+

185

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,458	23.2%
18 and over	11,429	76.8%
65 and over	3,296	22.1%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 44.2%

Black or African American 43.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5%

Other race 4.4%

Two or more races 2.9%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	6,928	44.2%
Black or African American	6,758	43.1%
Hispanic or Latino	791	5%
Other race	694	4.4%
Two or more races	450	2.9%
Asian	46	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	62.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	21.4%	22.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.5%	11.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.5%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 16.2%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 12.8%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

$75k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 3.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.5%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	16.2%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	12.8%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
$75k–$100k	7.8%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	3.4%
Median income	$39,419

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 28.5%

$100k–$150k 16.5%

$150k–$200k 13.5%

$200k–$300k 9.9%

$300k–$500k 11.3%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,300
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	62.6%
Renter occupied	37.4%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	56.8%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	24.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	8.5%
1990–1999	21.5%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	16.9%
1960–1969	13.7%
1950–1959	6.5%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	7.5%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	48.3%
4 bedrooms	13.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.5%
1 vehicle	35.2%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	24.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.6%
Electricity	87.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.3%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,294	38.6%
Cohabiting couple	218	3.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,007	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,425	40.8%
Households with children under 18	1,727	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,266	38.1%
Average household size	2.47

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.6%	32.5%
Married	42.3%	41.1%
Separated	1.5%	2.5%
Widowed	1.2%	9.8%
Divorced	11.5%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 14.0%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 20.7%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.7%
Bachelor's or higher	15.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	234	6.9%
Kindergarten	149	4.4%
Elementary school	1,499	43.9%
High school	863	25.3%
College / grad school	669	19.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.8%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Retail trade 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.6%

Professional & management 5.8%

Public administration 5.6%

Construction 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.8%

Other services 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	18.1%
Sales & office	23.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	17.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.1%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	10.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 25.6%

Under 18 years 41.7%

18 and over 20.7%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 48.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.8%
Retirement income	23.3%
Supplemental Security	8.2%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.1%
High blood pressure	47.8%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	9.1%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	36.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.5%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	28.0%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	21.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	762	6.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	8.0%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.0%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	2.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	13,923	93.5%
Spanish	514	3.7%
Other Indo-European	403	2.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	21	0.2%
Other languages	8	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	14,422	96.9%
Born in same state	14,390	96.7%
Born in different state	9,363	62.9%
Foreign born	32	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	465	3.1%
Not a US citizen	226	48.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,793	25.5%
French	1,191	8%
Italian	1,016	6.8%
German	29	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	0.1%
Polish	16	0.1%
Dutch	7	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	88.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36027

What city is ZIP code 36027 in?

ZIP code 36027 is primarily assigned to Eufaula, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36027 in?

ZIP code 36027 falls within Barbour County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36027?

26% of residents in ZIP code 36027 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36027 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 36027 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36027?

Health data for ZIP code 36027 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36027?

The median home value in ZIP code 36027 is $118,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 36027 in?

ZIP code 36027 observes the CST timezone.