36742 ZIP Code — Gallion, AL

Hale County, Alabama

ZIP code 36742 is located in Gallion, Alabama, within Hale County. It covers approximately 117.71 square miles and serves a population of 2,801 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36742

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 $84,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,232. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.

Overall, ZIP code 36742 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,801

population

117.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36742 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36742

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36742. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gallion	Acceptable
Gallion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36738 Faunsdale (8.2 mi) 36765 Newbern (11.9 mi) 36732 Demopolis (12.4 mi) 36748 Linden (14.8 mi) 36786 Uniontown (15.9 mi) 36740 Forkland (15.9 mi) 36783 Thomaston (16.8 mi) 36744 Greensboro (17 mi) 36776 Sawyerville (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,801
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	117.71 sq mi
Water area	1.77 sq mi
Latitude	32.4778
Longitude	-87.7188
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	61.1%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	24.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	12.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,801

Population

People per sq mi

33.5

Median age

$43,232

Median household income

$22,666

Per capita income

$84,000

Median home value

$660

Median monthly rent

82.2%

Home ownership

18.1%

Poverty rate

1.1%

Unemployment

1,085

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

146

15–19

116

276

20–24

220

249

25–34

200

35–44

232

45–54

186

113

55–59

106

60–64

101

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	368	13.1%
18 and over	2,433	86.9%
65 and over	393	14.0%
Median age	33.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 45.2%

White 38.8%

Two or more races 7.4%

Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

Other race 1.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,349	45.2%
White	1,158	38.8%
Two or more races	222	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	184	6.2%
Other race	44	1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	28	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.7%	24.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	7.4%	12.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.7%	3.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 19.0%

$25k–$35k 15.3%

$35k–$50k 7.8%

$50k–$75k 25.1%

$75k–$100k 14.0%

$100k–$150k 4.9%

$150k–$200k 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	19.0%
$25k–$35k	15.3%
$35k–$50k	7.8%
$50k–$75k	25.1%
$75k–$100k	14.0%
$100k–$150k	4.9%
$150k–$200k	2.7%
Median income	$43,232

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.1%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 16.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$84,000
Median rent / month	$660
Owner occupied	82.2%
Renter occupied	17.8%
Vacant	21.0%
Single-family detached	46.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.3%
Mobile homes	51.6%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.75

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.0%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	28.3%
1980–1989	27.9%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	7.4%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	4.7%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	35.9%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.8%
1 vehicle	37.1%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	78.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Wood	3.9%
No fuel used	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	260	26.1%
Cohabiting couple	47	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	240	24.0%
Female householder, no spouse	451	45.2%
Households with children under 18	108	10.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	303	30.4%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.8%	35.2%
Married	18.9%	37.5%
Separated	5.0%	1.5%
Widowed	3.9%	8.0%
Divorced	13.4%	17.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.0%

Some HS, no diploma 17.8%

HS graduate 26.2%

Some college, no degree 28.3%

Associate's degree 10.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	13	2.3%
Elementary school	93	16.5%
High school	216	38.4%
College / grad school	241	42.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.2%

Manufacturing 15.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.5%

Public administration 11.5%

Retail trade 10.3%

Construction 7.2%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Transportation & utilities 3.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.0%

Professional & management 0.9%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.8%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	12.2%
Natural resources & construction	17.7%
Production & transportation	14.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	59.9%
Government	38.9%
Self-employed	0.2%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.7%
Carpool	12.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.6%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.7

Poverty

All people 18.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.8%

Married-couple families 4.6%

Female-led households 12.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.0%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	1.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	48.9%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	17.9%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	35.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	27.9%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	19.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.8%
Visited dentist	51.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.9%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	249	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.7%
Under 18	10.6%
18–64 years	20.5%
65 and over	59.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	25.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,672	95.4%
Spanish	72	2.7%
Other Indo-European	28	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	44	1.6%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,656	94.8%
Born in same state	2,656	94.8%
Born in different state	1,844	65.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	145	5.2%
Not a US citizen	101	69.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	536	19.1%
Italian	263	9.4%
French	193	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	14	0.5%
Irish	6	0.2%
German	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.6%
Internet access	89.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36742

What city is ZIP code 36742 in?

ZIP code 36742 is primarily assigned to Gallion, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36742 in?

ZIP code 36742 falls within Marengo County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36742?

18% of residents in ZIP code 36742 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36742 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 36742 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36742 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 36742 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36742?

The median home value in ZIP code 36742 is $84,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36742 in?

ZIP code 36742 observes the CST timezone.