36439 ZIP Code — Excel, AL
Monroe County, Alabama
ZIP code 36439 is located in Excel, Alabama, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 0.87 square miles and serves a population of 82 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.
82
population
0.87
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36439 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36439
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| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Excel | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 82 |
| Population density | 94 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 099 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.87 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.4285 |
| Longitude | -87.3396 |
| 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 | 47.9% | 62.3% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.8% | 25.2% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.3% | 10.1% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
82
Population
94
People per sq mi
45.1
Median age
$74,464
Median household income
$40,534
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
76.9%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
61
Housing units
37.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1
Under 5
2
3
5–9
5
3
10–14
3
1
15–19
2
1
20–24
2
1
25–34
2
6
35–44
8
6
45–54
8
1
55–59
1
0
60–64
1
11
75–84
14
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 20 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 62 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 25 | 30.5% |
| Median age | 45.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.8%
Black or African American
12.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 72 | 87.8% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 12.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.9% | 62.3% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.8% | 25.2% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.3% | 10.1% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 3.1% | 2.5% | 4.4% |
$15k–$25k
28.2%
$35k–$50k
7.7%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
28.2%
$200k+
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 28.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 7.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 28.2% |
| $200k+ | 10.3% |
| Median income | $74,464 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
10.0%
$100k–$150k
53.3%
$200k–$300k
13.3%
$300k–$500k
23.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 76.9% |
| Renter occupied | 23.1% |
| Vacant | 44.3% |
| Single-family detached | 91.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 27.1% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 14.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 2.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 4.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 12.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 51.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 15.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.2% |
| 3 or more | 28.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 20.5% |
| Electricity | 79.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 17 | 43.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 7 | 17.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 8 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7 | 17.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4 | 10.3% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 16 | 41.0% |
| Average household size | 2.10 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.8% | 33.3% |
| Married | 56.3% | 45.5% |
| Separated | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 21.2% |
| Divorced | 18.8% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
15.3%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
13.6%
Some college, no degree
15.3%
Associate's degree
18.6%
Bachelor's degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
13.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 84.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 37.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 14.3% |
| Elementary school | 11 | 52.4% |
| High school | 3 | 14.3% |
| College / grad school | 4 | 19.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
40.7%
Manufacturing
25.9%
Retail trade
14.8%
Construction
11.1%
Agriculture & mining
7.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.6% |
| Service | 11.1% |
| Sales & office | 14.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 18.5% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 100.0% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| 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) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 43.6% |
| Retirement income | 25.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| High blood pressure | 37.2% |
| High cholesterol | 33.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 30.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.7% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.1% |
| Binge drinking | 16.4% |
| No physical activity | 28.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.2% |
| Depression | 27.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.2% |
| Poor mental health | 18.3% |
| Poor physical health | 12.8% |
| No health insurance | 17.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 57.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 18.4% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 11 | 17.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.6% |
| Under 18 | 15.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 36.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.9% |
| Public insurance | 43.9% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 79 | 96.3% |
| 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) | 82 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 82 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 73 | 89.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 14 | 17.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 47.6% |
| Internet access | 59.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36439
What city is ZIP code 36439 in?
ZIP code 36439 is primarily assigned to Excel, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36439 in?
ZIP code 36439 falls within Monroe County, Alabama.
Does ZIP code 36439 have an older population?
31% of residents in ZIP code 36439 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 36439 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 36439 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 36439 have a large veteran population?
18% of civilians in ZIP code 36439 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 36439?
ZIP code 36439 has an estimated population of 82 residents, with a density of 94 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 36439 in?
ZIP code 36439 observes the CST timezone.