36032 ZIP Code — Fort Deposit, AL

Lowndes County, Alabama

ZIP code 36032 is located in Fort Deposit, Alabama, within Lowndes County. It covers approximately 117.80 square miles and serves a population of 2,408 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36032

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 $70,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $31,080. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (19%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 36032 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.

2,408

population

117.80

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36032 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36032

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36032. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fort Deposit	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36047 Letohatchee (8.1 mi) 36042 Honoraville (12.3 mi) 36046 Lapine (14.7 mi) 36030 Forest Home (14.8 mi) 36040 Hayneville (15.6 mi) 36041 Highland Home (16.4 mi) 36037 Greenville (16.7 mi) 36043 Hope Hull (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,408
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	117.80 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	31.9796
Longitude	-86.5854
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	64.7%	66.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	23.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	8.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,408

Population

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$31,080

Median household income

$16,771

Per capita income

$70,000

Median home value

$430

Median monthly rent

72.7%

Home ownership

38.4%

Poverty rate

18.2%

Unemployment

866

Housing units

10.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

110

15–19

128

20–24

179

25–34

207

35–44

108

45–54

125

55–59

60–64

103

123

65–74

142

75–84

107

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	555	23.0%
18 and over	1,853	77.0%
65 and over	468	19.4%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 76.2%

White 20.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Two or more races 1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,835	76.2%
White	493	20.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	56	2.3%
Two or more races	24	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.7%	66.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.9%	23.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	8.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.4%	1.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 29.9%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 8.8%

$50k–$75k 16.9%

$75k–$100k 15.6%

$100k–$150k 2.3%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	29.9%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	8.8%
$50k–$75k	16.9%
$75k–$100k	15.6%
$100k–$150k	2.3%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$31,080

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 29.1%

$50k–$100k 40.9%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 3.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$70,000
Median rent / month	$430
Owner occupied	72.7%
Renter occupied	27.3%
Vacant	17.5%
Single-family detached	57.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.5%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.7%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	12.4%
1990–1999	33.7%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	8.3%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	4.0%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	5.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	18.4%
5+ bedrooms	5.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.4%
1 vehicle	44.2%
2 vehicles	27.0%
3 or more	20.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.5%
Electricity	66.0%
Propane / LP gas	14.7%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	308	33.4%
Cohabiting couple	75	8.1%
Male householder, no spouse	164	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	374	40.6%
Households with children under 18	257	27.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	340	36.9%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.3%	47.1%
Married	28.4%	30.6%
Separated	0.0%	5.2%
Widowed	0.0%	6.6%
Divorced	15.3%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%

Some HS, no diploma 16.0%

HS graduate 46.6%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 4.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.6%

Graduate / professional 4.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.9%
Bachelor's or higher	10.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	3.0%
Kindergarten	2	0.4%
Elementary school	277	51.6%
High school	158	29.4%
College / grad school	84	15.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Manufacturing 20.9%

Retail trade 17.3%

Professional & management 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 8.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Other services 6.0%

Construction 4.2%

Public administration 2.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.6%
Service	21.0%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	31.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.7%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.1

Poverty

All people 38.4%

Under 18 years 64.1%

18 and over 30.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 74.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.1%
Retirement income	26.9%
Supplemental Security	20.8%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.7%
High blood pressure	51.0%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	19.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	37.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.7%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	29.3%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	20.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	49.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	24.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	133	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	22.8%
65 and over	48.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.0%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	10.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,263	94.0%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,402	99.8%
Born in same state	2,392	99.3%
Born in different state	2,324	96.5%
Foreign born	10	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	590	24.5%
French	121	5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	83	3.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.2%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36032

What city is ZIP code 36032 in?

ZIP code 36032 is primarily assigned to Fort Deposit, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36032 in?

ZIP code 36032 falls within Lowndes County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36032?

38% of residents in ZIP code 36032 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36032 have a large retiree population?

51% of households in ZIP code 36032 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36032?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36032?

Health data for ZIP code 36032 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36032 in?

ZIP code 36032 observes the CST timezone.