36538 ZIP Code — Frankville, AL

Washington County, Alabama

ZIP code 36538 is located in Frankville, Alabama, within Washington County. It covers approximately 37.36 square miles and serves a population of 406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36538

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 $82,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $37,865. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (20%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 36538 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

406

population

37.36

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36538 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36538

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36538. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Frankville	Acceptable
Frankville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36558 Millry (8.4 mi) 36569 Saint Stephens (9.6 mi) 36518 Chatom (11.6 mi) 36524 Coffeeville (12.2 mi) 36919 Silas (12.4 mi) 36548 Leroy (15.6 mi) 36585 Wagarville (17.5 mi) 36545 Jackson (19.2 mi) 36583 Tibbie (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	406
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	37.36 sq mi
Water area	0.65 sq mi
Latitude	31.6429
Longitude	-88.1415
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	89.9%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	10.1%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

406

Population

People per sq mi

29.7

Median age

$37,865

Median household income

$14,468

Per capita income

$82,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

46.5%

Home ownership

17.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

196

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

55–59

60–64

65–74

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	56	13.8%
18 and over	350	86.2%
65 and over	63	15.5%
Median age	29.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 53.4%

White 43.8%

Two or more races 2.7%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	217	53.4%
White	178	43.8%
Two or more races	11	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	89.9%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	10.1%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 9.7%

$10k–$15k 3.8%

$15k–$25k 6.5%

$25k–$35k 24.9%

$35k–$50k 41.1%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.7%
$10k–$15k	3.8%
$15k–$25k	6.5%
$25k–$35k	24.9%
$35k–$50k	41.1%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
Median income	$37,865

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 45.3%

$50k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 25.6%

$200k–$300k 8.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$82,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	46.5%
Renter occupied	53.5%
Vacant	37.3%
Single-family detached	45.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	54.2%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	32.5%
1980–1989	33.2%
1970–1979	19.7%
1960–1969	3.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	53.2%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	16.2%
1 vehicle	3.8%
2 vehicles	37.3%
3 or more	42.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	75.7%
Propane / LP gas	24.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	102	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	58	31.4%
Female householder, no spouse	25	13.5%
Households with children under 18	71	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	56	30.3%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.6%	1.6%
Married	34.8%	92.9%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	20.5%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 67.7%

Some college, no degree 2.7%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 4.2%

Graduate / professional 6.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	39	88.6%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	5	11.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 36.8%

Retail trade 31.9%

Manufacturing 20.1%

Public administration 9.7%

Construction 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	0.0%
Service	9.7%
Sales & office	68.8%
Natural resources & construction	1.4%
Production & transportation	20.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.3%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 17.0%

Under 18 years 30.4%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 11.8%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.8%
Retirement income	20.5%
Supplemental Security	6.5%
Cash public assistance	16.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.0%
High blood pressure	51.4%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	19.7%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	37.9%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	11.1%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.3%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	28.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	19.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.4%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	24.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	3.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	4.2%
65 and over	82.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	68.5%
Public insurance	30.3%
No insurance	21.2%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	406	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)	406	100.0%
Born in same state	406	100.0%
Born in different state	377	92.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	143	35.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	21	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	58.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36538

What city is ZIP code 36538 in?

ZIP code 36538 is primarily assigned to Frankville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36538 in?

ZIP code 36538 falls within Washington County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36538?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36538?

17% of residents in ZIP code 36538 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36538?

Health data for ZIP code 36538 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 36538 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 36538 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36538 in?

ZIP code 36538 observes the CST timezone.