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Marengo County
Faunsdale, AL
36738
36738 ZIP Code — Faunsdale, AL
Marengo County, Alabama
ZIP code 36738 is located in
Faunsdale ,
Alabama ,
within Marengo County .
It covers approximately 73.81 square miles and serves a population of
870 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 334 .
About ZIP code 36738
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 $77,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.
Median household income is $24,609. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% 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 manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (20%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 36738 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
870
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
091
Geography
Land area
73.81 sq mi
Water area
0.21 sq mi
Latitude
32.3930
Longitude
-87.6194
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
334
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.0%
59.7%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
10.8%
22.1%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
5.8%
15.0%
18.0%
Over $200k
1.4%
3.2%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$24,609
Median household income
17.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 127 14.6% 18 and over 743 85.4% 65 and over 151 17.4% Median age 47.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
79.3%
Group Count % Black or African American 690 79.3% White 180 20.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
82.0%
59.7%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
10.8%
22.1%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
5.8%
15.0%
18.0%
Over $200k
1.4%
3.2%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 14.4% $10k–$15k 15.2% $15k–$25k 23.2% $25k–$35k 17.5% $35k–$50k 6.5% $50k–$75k 9.9% $75k–$100k 8.4% $100k–$150k 3.4% $200k+ 1.5% Median income $24,609
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $77,000 Median rent / month $726 Owner occupied 53.6% Renter occupied 46.4% Vacant 27.3% Single-family detached 48.3% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 50.6% Median rooms 5.0 Avg household size (owned) 4.91
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 11.0% 2000–2009 7.5% 1990–1999 19.9% 1980–1989 12.4% 1970–1979 17.4% 1960–1969 6.1% 1950–1959 11.3% 1940–1949 6.4% 1939 or earlier 8.0%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.9% 1 bedroom 9.7% 2 bedrooms 27.9% 3 bedrooms 46.1% 4 bedrooms 9.4% 5+ bedrooms 5.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 10.6% 1 vehicle 60.1% 2 vehicles 16.0% 3 or more 13.3%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 1.9% Electricity 47.1% Propane / LP gas 49.8% No fuel used 1.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 42 16.0% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 144 54.8% Female householder, no spouse 77 29.3% Households with children under 18 40 15.2% Households with seniors (65+) 120 45.6% Average household size 3.31
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 58.7% 49.9% Married 13.9% 19.1% Separated 19.7% 21.4% Widowed 5.8% 8.7% Divorced 2.0% 0.9%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
11.5%
Some college, no degree
4.6%
Graduate / professional
12.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 81.2% Bachelor's or higher 17.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 4 3.5% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 53 46.5% High school 23 20.2% College / grad school 34 29.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.2%
Professional & management
13.2%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Agriculture & mining
2.1%
Public administration
1.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 14.5% Service 21.8% Sales & office 4.3% Natural resources & construction 17.1% Production & transportation 42.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 88.5% Government 11.5% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 94.7% Carpool 3.5% Public transit 1.8% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 27.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
34.4%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 44.1% Retirement income 20.2% Supplemental Security 25.1% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 30.0%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 46.7% High blood pressure 51.7% High cholesterol 35.4% Diabetes 19.5% Heart disease 8.8% Stroke 5.7% Asthma 11.7% Arthritis 35.4% Kidney disease 4.5% Pulmonary disease 10.2% Cancer 6.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.3% Binge drinking 10.8% No physical activity 36.8% Less than 7 hrs sleep 45.7% Depression 23.0% Fair or poor health 28.6% Poor mental health 17.1% Poor physical health 15.2% No health insurance 20.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 80.9% Visited dentist 50.0% Cholesterol screening 91.1% Teeth loss 24.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 86 11.6%
Disability % Any disability 24.3% Under 18 1.6% 18–64 years 20.1% 65 and over 59.6%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 38.0% Public insurance 56.1% No insurance 11.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 840 96.6% 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) 869 99.9% Born in same state 869 99.9% Born in different state 701 80.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 1 0.1% Not a US citizen 1 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 132 15.2% Italian 17 2%
Ancestry Count % English 6 0.7% French 4 0.5%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 30.2% Internet access 75.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36738
What city is ZIP code 36738 in?
ZIP code 36738 is primarily assigned to Faunsdale, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36738 in?
ZIP code 36738 falls within Marengo County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36738?
33% of residents in ZIP code 36738 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 36738 have a large retiree population?
44% of households in ZIP code 36738 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36738?
Health data for ZIP code 36738 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Does ZIP code 36738 have a large veteran population?
12% of civilians in ZIP code 36738 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What timezone is ZIP code 36738 in?
ZIP code 36738 observes the CST timezone.
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