36855 ZIP Code — Five Points, AL

Chambers County, Alabama

ZIP code 36855 is located in Five Points, Alabama, within Chambers County. It covers approximately 72.02 square miles and serves a population of 1,331 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36855

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 $157,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $56,220. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 17% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36855 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,331

population

72.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36855 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36855

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36855. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Five Points	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36862 Lafayette (9.7 mi) 36863 Lanett (9.8 mi) 36274 Roanoke (10.6 mi) 30240 Lagrange (11.8 mi) 36276 Wadley (17.2 mi) 31833 West Point (18.6 mi) 36852 Cusseta (18.6 mi) 36854 Valley (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,331
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	017

Geography
Land area	72.02 sq mi
Water area	2.28 sq mi
Latitude	33.0240
Longitude	-85.3303
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	44.5%	53.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	30.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,331

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$56,220

Median household income

$32,391

Per capita income

$157,100

Median home value

$973

Median monthly rent

89.3%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

0.3%

Unemployment

683

Housing units

8.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

109

45–54

153

55–59

123

60–64

65–74

75–84

131

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	153	11.5%
18 and over	1,178	88.5%
65 and over	320	24.0%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 71.7%

Black or African American 28.2%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	954	71.7%
Black or African American	376	28.2%
Two or more races	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.5%	53.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	39.5%	30.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.9%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	2.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.4%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 16.7%

$50k–$75k 23.0%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 18.1%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.4%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	16.7%
$50k–$75k	23.0%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	18.1%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
Median income	$56,220

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%

$50k–$100k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 39.9%

$300k–$500k 4.2%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$157,100
Median rent / month	$973
Owner occupied	89.3%
Renter occupied	10.7%
Vacant	18.6%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.06

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.1%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	31.8%
1980–1989	24.6%
1970–1979	1.9%
1960–1969	2.0%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	6.4%
1939 or earlier	17.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	12.0%
3 bedrooms	81.1%
4 bedrooms	5.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.6%
1 vehicle	42.9%
2 vehicles	24.5%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	71.9%
Propane / LP gas	26.3%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	215	35.3%
Cohabiting couple	53	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	144	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	197	32.3%
Households with children under 18	95	15.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	219	36.0%
Average household size	2.19

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	11.1%	33.1%
Married	42.9%	34.6%
Separated	6.0%	0.1%
Widowed	4.6%	12.0%
Divorced	35.4%	20.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 25.6%

Associate's degree 11.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.4%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	119	49.4%
High school	11	4.6%
College / grad school	111	46.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 49.2%

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Finance & real estate 7.8%

Professional & management 4.6%

Construction 3.8%

Public administration 3.8%

Other services 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.6%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	26.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	29.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.8%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	5.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.1%
Carpool	3.1%
Public transit	1.4%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	2.2%
Other means	5.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 77.1%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 40.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.8%
Retirement income	24.5%
Supplemental Security	2.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	49.7%
High cholesterol	40.4%
Diabetes	16.9%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	38.6%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.6%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.7%
Depression	26.2%
Fair or poor health	26.3%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	18.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	21.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	153	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	39.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.2%
Public insurance	45.9%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,299	97.6%
Spanish	10	0.8%
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)	1,331	100.0%
Born in same state	1,331	100.0%
Born in different state	723	54.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	414	31.1%
Italian	103	7.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	98	7.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.8%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36855

What city is ZIP code 36855 in?

ZIP code 36855 is primarily assigned to Five Points, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36855 in?

ZIP code 36855 falls within Chambers County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36855?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 36855 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 36855 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36855?

22% of residents in ZIP code 36855 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36855 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 36855 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36855 in?

ZIP code 36855 observes the CST timezone.