36444 ZIP Code — Franklin, AL

Monroe County, Alabama

ZIP code 36444 is located in Franklin, Alabama, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 95.30 square miles and serves a population of 626 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36444

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $85,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,000. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 43% 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 32 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 (47%), diabetes (21%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 36444 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

626

population

95.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36444 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36444

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36444. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Franklin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36481 Vredenburgh (6 mi) 36482 Whatley (9.4 mi) 36471 Peterman (13.5 mi) 36460 Monroeville (13.8 mi) 36445 Frisco City (15.3 mi) 36435 Coy (16.5 mi) 36751 Lower Peach Tree (16.7 mi) 36451 Grove Hill (17.3 mi) 36540 Gainestown (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	626
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	95.30 sq mi
Water area	1.61 sq mi
Latitude	31.6616
Longitude	-87.4656
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	62.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	25.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

626

Population

People per sq mi

47.8

Median age

$58,000

Median household income

$22,780

Per capita income

$85,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

6.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

419

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	106	16.9%
18 and over	520	83.1%
65 and over	150	24.0%
Median age	47.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.7%

Black or African American 35.6%

Two or more races 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%

Group	Count	%
White	355	56.7%
Black or African American	223	35.6%
Two or more races	27	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	21	3.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	62.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	39.9%	25.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 2.3%

$15k–$25k 7.9%

$25k–$35k 17.6%

$35k–$50k 9.3%

$50k–$75k 49.5%

$75k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	2.3%
$15k–$25k	7.9%
$25k–$35k	17.6%
$35k–$50k	9.3%
$50k–$75k	49.5%
$75k–$100k	8.8%
$100k–$150k	2.8%
Median income	$58,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 19.1%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 7.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$85,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	50.5%
Single-family detached	64.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.1%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.1%
2000–2009	24.1%
1990–1999	23.6%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	9.9%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	1.4%
2 bedrooms	17.2%
3 bedrooms	60.1%
4 bedrooms	17.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	54.2%
3 or more	4.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.9%
Electricity	73.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.9%
Wood	5.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	86	39.8%
Cohabiting couple	7	3.2%
Male householder, no spouse	46	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	77	35.6%
Households with children under 18	36	16.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	82	38.0%
Average household size	2.90

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	35.1%
Married	44.0%	28.4%
Separated	11.1%	6.4%
Widowed	3.7%	21.6%
Divorced	19.8%	8.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.6%

Some HS, no diploma 18.9%

HS graduate 51.2%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 3.7%

Bachelor's degree 2.9%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.5%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	80	75.5%
High school	26	24.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 46.4%

Retail trade 15.6%

Public administration 14.0%

Construction 11.7%

Education & healthcare 6.1%

Finance & real estate 2.2%

Other services 2.2%

Professional & management 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	2.8%
Service	20.1%
Sales & office	17.9%
Natural resources & construction	22.3%
Production & transportation	36.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.3%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	4.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.5

Poverty

All people 6.7%

Under 18 years 16.0%

18 and over 4.8%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 29.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.6%
Retirement income	25.5%
Supplemental Security	29.2%
Cash public assistance	5.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.9%
High blood pressure	54.3%
High cholesterol	42.6%
Diabetes	21.1%
Heart disease	12.3%
Stroke	6.9%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	42.8%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	16.5%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	29.3%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	39.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	34.2%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	19.7%
No health insurance	21.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.4%
Visited dentist	46.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	28.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.5%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	35.8%
65 and over	60.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	38.1%
Public insurance	61.5%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	626	100.0%
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)	621	99.2%
Born in same state	621	99.2%
Born in different state	593	94.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.8%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	43	6.9%
Italian	22	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	10	1.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	86.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36444

What city is ZIP code 36444 in?

ZIP code 36444 is primarily assigned to Franklin, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36444 in?

ZIP code 36444 falls within Monroe County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36444 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 36444 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36444?

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 36444 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 36444 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36444?

Health data for ZIP code 36444 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36444 in?

ZIP code 36444 observes the CST timezone.