36262 ZIP Code — Fruithurst, AL

Cleburne County, Alabama

ZIP code 36262 is located in Fruithurst, Alabama, within Cleburne County. It covers approximately 106.77 square miles and serves a population of 1,752 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 36262

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 $96,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,375. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 50% 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. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 36262 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,752

population

106.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36262 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36262

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36262. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fruithurst	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36269 Muscadine (6.6 mi) 36272 Piedmont (11 mi) 30176 Tallapoosa (11.3 mi) 36264 Heflin (11.6 mi) 36207 Anniston (15.2 mi) 36273 Ranburne (16.1 mi) 30182 Waco (16.5 mi) 36265 Jacksonville (17.3 mi) 30113 Buchanan (17.5 mi) 36205 Anniston (17.9 mi) 36206 Anniston (18.3 mi) 36277 Weaver (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,752
Population density	16 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	106.77 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	33.7802
Longitude	-85.4890
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	52.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	14.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.4%	1.8%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,752

Population

People per sq mi

45.0

Median age

$55,375

Median household income

$26,028

Per capita income

$96,600

Median home value

$883

Median monthly rent

90.0%

Home ownership

16.8%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

650

Housing units

12.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

107

138

45–54

161

55–59

107

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	395	22.5%
18 and over	1,357	77.5%
65 and over	326	18.6%
Median age	45.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.8%

Two or more races 1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	1,710	96.8%
Two or more races	18	1%
Hispanic or Latino	14	0.8%
Other race	14	0.8%
Black or African American	10	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.2%	52.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.5%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	14.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.4%	1.8%	4.4%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 9.5%

$15k–$25k 1.2%

$25k–$35k 14.1%

$35k–$50k 12.4%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 12.2%

$100k–$150k 5.6%

$150k–$200k 8.7%

$200k+ 3.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	9.5%
$15k–$25k	1.2%
$25k–$35k	14.1%
$35k–$50k	12.4%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	12.2%
$100k–$150k	5.6%
$150k–$200k	8.7%
$200k+	3.7%
Median income	$55,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.1%

$50k–$100k 30.4%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 12.1%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

$1M+ 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,600
Median rent / month	$883
Owner occupied	90.0%
Renter occupied	10.0%
Vacant	16.9%
Single-family detached	62.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.2%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.2%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	24.8%
1990–1999	19.9%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	9.0%
1960–1969	7.6%
1950–1959	6.8%
1940–1949	3.7%
1939 or earlier	10.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	40.5%
3 bedrooms	41.0%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.7%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	32.1%
3 or more	40.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.3%
Electricity	60.6%
Propane / LP gas	26.1%
Wood	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	275	46.7%
Cohabiting couple	57	9.7%
Male householder, no spouse	82	13.9%
Female householder, no spouse	175	29.7%
Households with children under 18	148	25.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	236	40.1%
Average household size	2.95

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.6%	6.0%
Married	56.9%	56.8%
Separated	0.9%	0.5%
Widowed	3.8%	16.1%
Divorced	15.8%	20.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 19.9%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 12.4%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 10.2%

Graduate / professional 1.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.6%
Bachelor's or higher	12.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.7%
Kindergarten	27	10.0%
Elementary school	159	59.1%
High school	71	26.4%
College / grad school	10	3.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.2%

Retail trade 19.8%

Construction 18.9%

Education & healthcare 10.9%

Public administration 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 3.8%

Other services 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Information 2.5%

Finance & real estate 1.9%

Professional & management 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	12.1%
Sales & office	9.5%
Natural resources & construction	22.2%
Production & transportation	33.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.3%
Government	12.1%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.0%
Carpool	20.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	4.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.6

Poverty

All people 16.8%

Under 18 years 14.9%

18 and over 17.4%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 15.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.4%
Retirement income	27.3%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	12.1%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	32.5%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	15.8%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	29.0%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	149	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.6%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	34.3%
65 and over	56.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.8%
Public insurance	48.5%
No insurance	14.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,590	90.8%
Spanish	12	0.8%
Other Indo-European	12	0.8%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,734	99.0%
Born in same state	1,701	97.1%
Born in different state	765	43.7%
Foreign born	33	1.9%
Naturalized citizen	18	1.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	551	31.4%
Arab	281	16%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	170	9.7%
English	13	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	90.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36262

What city is ZIP code 36262 in?

ZIP code 36262 is primarily assigned to Fruithurst, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36262 in?

ZIP code 36262 falls within Cleburne County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36262 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 36262 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36262 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 36262 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36262?

12% 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 36262?

17% of residents in ZIP code 36262 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 36262 in?

ZIP code 36262 observes the CST timezone.