36446 ZIP Code — Fulton, AL

Clarke County, Alabama

ZIP code 36446 is located in Fulton, Alabama, within Clarke County. It covers approximately 1.99 square miles and serves a population of 451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36446

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $109,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 69%.

Median household income is $54,583. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% 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. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36446 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

451

population

1.99

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36446 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36446

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36446. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fulton	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	451
Population density	227 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	1.99 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.7694
Longitude	-87.6066
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	80.4%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	24.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

451

Population

227

People per sq mi

29.4

Median age

$54,583

Median household income

$21,092

Per capita income

$109,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

69.2%

Home ownership

6.9%

Poverty rate

4.5%

Unemployment

166

Housing units

11.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	136	30.2%
18 and over	315	69.8%
65 and over	49	10.9%
Median age	29.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.2%

Black or African American 40.8%

Group	Count	%
White	267	59.2%
Black or African American	184	40.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	80.4%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	24.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	2.7%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.4%

$15k–$25k 25.6%

$25k–$35k 2.6%

$35k–$50k 6.8%

$50k–$75k 45.3%

$75k–$100k 7.7%

$100k–$150k 12.0%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	25.6%
$25k–$35k	2.6%
$35k–$50k	6.8%
$50k–$75k	45.3%
$75k–$100k	7.7%
$100k–$150k	12.0%
Median income	$54,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 24.7%

$100k–$150k 45.7%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$109,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	69.2%
Renter occupied	30.8%
Vacant	42.1%
Single-family detached	81.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	18.3%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	4.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	7.4%
1990–1999	7.9%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	5.9%
1960–1969	45.5%
1950–1959	7.9%
1940–1949	8.9%
1939 or earlier	2.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	58.9%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	23.9%
2 vehicles	27.4%
3 or more	48.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	38.5%
Electricity	35.0%
Propane / LP gas	26.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	65	55.6%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.6%
Male householder, no spouse	19	16.2%
Female householder, no spouse	30	25.6%
Households with children under 18	66	56.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	26	22.2%
Average household size	3.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.3%	30.4%
Married	32.5%	56.3%
Separated	8.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	13.3%
Divorced	6.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 49.7%

Some college, no degree 25.5%

Associate's degree 2.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	11.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	23.1%
Elementary school	19	48.7%
High school	11	28.2%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 18.1%

Retail trade 16.6%

Transportation & utilities 14.5%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Agriculture & mining 10.9%

Wholesale trade 6.7%

Public administration 6.2%

Professional & management 5.7%

Manufacturing 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Construction 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.7%
Service	18.7%
Sales & office	36.8%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	26.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	12.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.8%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	15.4

Poverty

All people 6.9%

Under 18 years 3.7%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 17.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.3%
Retirement income	6.8%
Supplemental Security	13.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	48.1%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	36.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.6%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	34.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.6%
Depression	26.6%
Fair or poor health	26.4%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.3%
Visited dentist	53.2%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.4%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.9%
Public insurance	33.3%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	380	84.3%
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)	451	100.0%
Born in same state	451	100.0%
Born in different state	416	92.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	25.9%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36446

What city is ZIP code 36446 in?

ZIP code 36446 is primarily assigned to Fulton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36446 in?

ZIP code 36446 falls within Clarke County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36446 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 36446 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36446?

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 typical home value in ZIP code 36446?

The median home value in ZIP code 36446 is $109,800.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36446?

Health data for ZIP code 36446 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36446 in?

ZIP code 36446 observes the CST timezone.