36740 ZIP Code — Forkland, AL

Greene County, Alabama

ZIP code 36740 is located in Forkland, Alabama, within Greene County. It covers approximately 66.30 square miles and serves a population of 1,220 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 36740

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $60,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (24%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 36740 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,220

population

66.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36740 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36740

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36740. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Forkland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36776 Sawyerville (10.9 mi) 35443 Boligee (11.3 mi) 35470 Livingston (13.3 mi) 36732 Demopolis (15.8 mi) 36742 Gallion (15.9 mi) 36744 Greensboro (17.6 mi) 35441 Akron (18.4 mi) 35464 Gainesville (18.8 mi) 35460 Epes (19.2 mi) 36925 York (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,220
Population density	18 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	063

Geography
Land area	66.30 sq mi
Water area	3.41 sq mi
Latitude	32.6437
Longitude	-87.9090
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	76.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	16.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	5.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.2%	1.1%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,220

Population

People per sq mi

44.9

Median age

Median household income

$25,153

Per capita income

$60,000

Median home value

$702

Median monthly rent

72.2%

Home ownership

26.4%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

568

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

153

25–34

35–44

113

45–54

163

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	186	15.2%
18 and over	1,034	84.8%
65 and over	183	15.0%
Median age	44.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 80.7%

White 19.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	985	80.7%
White	235	19.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.8%	76.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	21.9%	16.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	5.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.2%	1.1%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.3%

$10k–$15k 17.6%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 4.0%

$50k–$75k 5.9%

$75k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.3%
$10k–$15k	17.6%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	4.0%
$50k–$75k	5.9%
$75k–$100k	23.5%
$100k–$150k	15.4%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.9%

$50k–$100k 32.2%

$100k–$150k 29.3%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

$1M+ 3.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$60,000
Median rent / month	$702
Owner occupied	72.2%
Renter occupied	27.8%
Vacant	38.5%
Single-family detached	57.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	42.9%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	28.6%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	9.8%
1950–1959	11.2%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	1.5%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	53.9%
4 bedrooms	16.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.1%
1 vehicle	38.0%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	17.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.7%
Electricity	56.1%
Propane / LP gas	43.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	141	33.5%
Cohabiting couple	5	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	140	33.3%
Female householder, no spouse	135	32.1%
Households with children under 18	99	23.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	177	42.0%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	55.1%
Married	41.1%	20.1%
Separated	3.2%	2.5%
Widowed	13.2%	5.8%
Divorced	14.5%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 41.8%

Some college, no degree 19.2%

Associate's degree 2.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.1%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.1%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	17.0%
Kindergarten	18	8.5%
Elementary school	75	35.4%
High school	52	24.5%
College / grad school	31	14.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.5%

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 18.8%

Transportation & utilities 16.2%

Other services 5.7%

Professional & management 4.2%

Public administration 3.7%

Construction 2.1%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.4%
Service	25.6%
Sales & office	7.0%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	20.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.6%
Government	6.5%
Self-employed	2.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.3%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.8

Poverty

All people 26.4%

Under 18 years 33.3%

18 and over 25.1%

Married-couple families 10.6%

Female-led households 56.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.8%
Retirement income	9.5%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.4%
High blood pressure	57.1%
High cholesterol	38.6%
Diabetes	24.1%
Heart disease	10.6%
Stroke	7.5%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	40.3%
Kidney disease	5.6%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.4%
Binge drinking	10.0%
No physical activity	43.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.4%
Depression	23.5%
Fair or poor health	36.2%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	19.3%
No health insurance	22.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	42.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	31.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	54	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.8%
Under 18	9.7%
18–64 years	32.5%
65 and over	90.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.8%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	20.2%
Uninsured under 19	6.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,178	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)	1,220	100.0%
Born in same state	1,220	100.0%
Born in different state	965	79.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	2.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	78.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36740

What city is ZIP code 36740 in?

ZIP code 36740 is primarily assigned to Forkland, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36740 in?

ZIP code 36740 falls within Greene County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36740 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 36740 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36740?

26% of residents in ZIP code 36740 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36740?

Health data for ZIP code 36740 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (24%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36740?

The median home value in ZIP code 36740 is $60,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36740 in?

ZIP code 36740 observes the CST timezone.