36401 ZIP Code — Evergreen, AL

Conecuh County, Alabama

ZIP code 36401 is located in Evergreen, Alabama, within Conecuh County. It covers approximately 441.15 square miles and serves a population of 7,579 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36401

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 $101,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $38,324. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36401 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,579

population

441.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36401 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36401

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36401. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Evergreen	Acceptable
Evergreen	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36456 Mc Kenzie (10.4 mi) 36432 Castleberry (13 mi) 36033 Georgiana (15.1 mi) 36475 Repton (16.3 mi) 36474 Red Level (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,579
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	035

Geography
Land area	441.15 sq mi
Water area	1.15 sq mi
Latitude	31.4950
Longitude	-86.9138
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	68.7%	67.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	22.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	9.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,579

Population

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$38,324

Median household income

$21,887

Per capita income

$101,000

Median home value

$721

Median monthly rent

71.9%

Home ownership

20.2%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

3,126

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

135

Under 5

152

263

5–9

295

273

10–14

306

279

15–19

312

165

20–24

184

450

25–34

504

272

35–44

304

448

45–54

503

223

55–59

249

301

60–64

337

473

65–74

531

246

75–84

276

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,748	23.1%
18 and over	5,831	76.9%
65 and over	1,624	21.4%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 59.1%

White 39.3%

Two or more races 1.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	4,483	59.1%
White	2,983	39.3%
Two or more races	80	1.1%
Hispanic or Latino	12	0.2%
Asian	12	0.2%
Other race	12	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.7%	67.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	21.5%	22.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.6%	9.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.2%	1.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.6%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 11.2%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 20.9%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 6.7%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.6%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	11.2%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	20.9%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	6.7%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$38,324

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.8%

$50k–$100k 28.6%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 12.0%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,000
Median rent / month	$721
Owner occupied	71.9%
Renter occupied	28.1%
Vacant	27.7%
Single-family detached	64.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	20.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.5%
2000–2009	3.8%
1990–1999	37.0%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	9.1%
1950–1959	8.1%
1940–1949	4.0%
1939 or earlier	4.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	25.2%
3 bedrooms	58.6%
4 bedrooms	8.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.8%
1 vehicle	38.7%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	20.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.1%
Electricity	60.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.7%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,038	36.6%
Cohabiting couple	100	3.5%
Male householder, no spouse	596	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,100	38.8%
Households with children under 18	550	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,159	40.9%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.6%	44.5%
Married	42.1%	31.4%
Separated	1.8%	0.8%
Widowed	9.5%	14.8%
Divorced	11.0%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.2%

HS graduate 47.9%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 8.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	33	1.8%
Kindergarten	76	4.2%
Elementary school	915	50.4%
High school	546	30.1%
College / grad school	246	13.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.8%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Finance & real estate 8.8%

Public administration 7.0%

Professional & management 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.9%

Construction 5.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Other services 1.9%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.6%
Service	14.6%
Sales & office	27.9%
Natural resources & construction	4.1%
Production & transportation	29.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.5%
Government	17.6%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.5

Poverty

All people 20.2%

Under 18 years 35.7%

18 and over 15.6%

Married-couple families 8.1%

Female-led households 22.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.4%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	13.6%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.4%
High blood pressure	49.8%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	18.0%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	36.9%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	37.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.9%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	26.9%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	259	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.4%
Under 18	0.6%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	39.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.0%
Public insurance	50.3%
No insurance	8.5%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,292	96.2%
Spanish	29	0.4%
Other Indo-European	29	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,512	99.1%
Born in same state	7,496	98.9%
Born in different state	6,526	86.1%
Foreign born	16	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	67	0.9%
Not a US citizen	55	82.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	616	8.1%
Italian	509	6.7%
French	490	6.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	5	0.1%
English	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.4%
Internet access	74.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36401

What city is ZIP code 36401 in?

ZIP code 36401 is primarily assigned to Evergreen, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36401 in?

ZIP code 36401 falls within Conecuh County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36401 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 36401 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36401?

12% 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 36401?

20% of residents in ZIP code 36401 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36401?

The median home value in ZIP code 36401 is $101,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36401 in?

ZIP code 36401 observes the CST timezone.