36442 ZIP Code — Florala, AL

Covington County, Alabama

ZIP code 36442 is located in Florala, Alabama, within Covington County. It covers approximately 206.39 square miles and serves a population of 3,456 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36442

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $112,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $43,594. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36442 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,456

population

206.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Florala	Acceptable
Florala	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32567 Laurel Hill (12.1 mi) 36467 Opp (15.3 mi) 36453 Kinston (15.7 mi) 36483 Wing (16.9 mi) 36420 Andalusia (17.7 mi) 36477 Samson (18.1 mi) 36421 Andalusia (18.8 mi) 32433 Defuniak Springs (18.9 mi) 32539 Crestview (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,456
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	206.39 sq mi
Water area	1.91 sq mi
Latitude	31.0664
Longitude	-86.3652
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	55.8%	56.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,456

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$43,594

Median household income

$25,651

Per capita income

$112,000

Median home value

$714

Median monthly rent

67.9%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

4.3%

Unemployment

1,395

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

120

10–14

119

144

15–19

143

20–24

232

25–34

231

131

35–44

131

222

45–54

222

117

55–59

116

160

60–64

159

188

65–74

188

136

75–84

136

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	760	22.0%
18 and over	2,696	78.0%
65 and over	720	20.8%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.5%

Black or African American 13.2%

Two or more races 2%

Asian 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,866	82.5%
Black or African American	459	13.2%
Two or more races	71	2%
Asian	53	1.5%
Hispanic or Latino	17	0.5%
Other race	7	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.8%	56.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.6%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.1%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	2.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 12.4%

$15k–$25k 11.8%

$25k–$35k 9.0%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 17.3%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	12.4%
$15k–$25k	11.8%
$25k–$35k	9.0%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	17.3%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	6.8%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$43,594

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 28.9%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 18.4%

$200k–$300k 20.1%

$300k–$500k 5.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$112,000
Median rent / month	$714
Owner occupied	67.9%
Renter occupied	32.1%
Vacant	31.6%
Single-family detached	77.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	16.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	6.6%
1990–1999	22.9%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	7.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.9%
2 bedrooms	25.5%
3 bedrooms	64.1%
4 bedrooms	4.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.7%
1 vehicle	38.0%
2 vehicles	30.8%
3 or more	24.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.3%
Electricity	79.1%
Propane / LP gas	6.3%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	518	42.4%
Cohabiting couple	36	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	294	24.1%
Female householder, no spouse	374	30.6%
Households with children under 18	430	35.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	456	37.3%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.0%	28.5%
Married	44.8%	35.6%
Separated	0.8%	3.7%
Widowed	4.3%	14.1%
Divorced	19.1%	18.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 4.3%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	31	3.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	358	44.5%
High school	291	36.2%
College / grad school	124	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Public administration 19.8%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Education & healthcare 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Manufacturing 8.9%

Retail trade 7.9%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Construction 6.2%

Professional & management 6.2%

Information 5.6%

Wholesale trade 4.8%

Finance & real estate 1.2%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.7%
Service	24.8%
Sales & office	15.5%
Natural resources & construction	4.2%
Production & transportation	26.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	57.3%
Government	33.3%
Self-employed	9.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.4%
Carpool	12.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.4

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 5.2%

Female-led households 34.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.1%
Retirement income	23.2%
Supplemental Security	5.1%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.3%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	41.7%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	37.4%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.3%
Cancer	8.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	32.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	17.0%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	250	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	6.7%
18–64 years	16.5%
65 and over	45.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.2%
Public insurance	39.6%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	12.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,286	95.1%
Spanish	10	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	10	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,409	98.6%
Born in same state	3,398	98.3%
Born in different state	2,695	78.0%
Foreign born	11	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	47	1.4%
Not a US citizen	10	21.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	709	20.5%
Italian	293	8.5%
French	171	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	21	0.6%
German	11	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	75.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36442

What city is ZIP code 36442 in?

ZIP code 36442 is primarily assigned to Florala, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36442 in?

ZIP code 36442 falls within Covington County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36442?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 36442 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 36442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36442?

21% of residents in ZIP code 36442 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36442?

Health data for ZIP code 36442 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36442 in?

ZIP code 36442 observes the CST timezone.