36038 ZIP Code — Gantt, AL
Covington County, Alabama
ZIP code 36038 is located in Gantt, Alabama, within Covington County. It covers approximately 0.19 square miles and serves a population of 144 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.
144
population
0.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36038 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36038
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36038. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Gantt | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 144 |
| Population density | 758 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 039 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 31.4358 |
| Longitude | -86.4082 |
| 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 | 100.0% | 56.2% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 28.2% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.3% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
144
Population
758
People per sq mi
31.9
Median age
$9,145
Median household income
$17,156
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
24.0%
Home ownership
55.6%
Poverty rate
1.0%
Unemployment
30
Housing units
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
0
15–19
1
14
25–34
62
0
35–44
1
6
45–54
26
0
55–59
1
1
60–64
2
3
65–74
12
3
75–84
12
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1 | 0.7% |
| 18 and over | 143 | 99.3% |
| 65 and over | 30 | 20.8% |
| Median age | 31.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Asian
52.8%
White
28.5%
Black or African American
18.8%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Asian | 76 | 52.8% |
| White | 41 | 28.5% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 18.8% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 100.0% | 56.2% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 28.2% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 13.3% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 2.4% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
76.0%
$10k–$15k
1.0%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
5.0%
$50k–$75k
3.0%
$75k–$100k
5.0%
$100k–$150k
5.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 76.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 5.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 3.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 5.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 5.0% |
| Median income | $9,145 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
8.3%
$50k–$100k
37.5%
$200k–$300k
54.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 24.0% |
| Renter occupied | 76.0% |
| Vacant | 5.7% |
| Single-family detached | 19.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 8.5% |
| Median rooms | 3.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.83 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 76.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 1.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 5.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 72.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 4.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 78.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 9.0% |
| 3 or more | 13.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 4.0% |
| Electricity | 91.0% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16 | 16.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2 | 2.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 82 | 82.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1 | 1.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 17 | 17.0% |
| Average household size | 1.44 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 0.0% | 65.8% |
| Married | 92.6% | 18.8% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 1.7% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
6.3%
HS graduate
14.0%
Some college, no degree
16.8%
Associate's degree
0.7%
Bachelor's degree
9.1%
Graduate / professional
53.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 62.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 1 | 100.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
73.8%
Retail trade
15.5%
Education & healthcare
5.8%
Construction
4.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 5.8% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 89.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.9% |
| Production & transportation | 0.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 95.1% |
| Government | 0.0% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 22.4% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 77.6% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
55.6%
Under 18 years
100.0%
18 and over
55.2%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
16.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 21.0% |
| Retirement income | 8.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 1.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 50.4% |
| High blood pressure | 50.3% |
| High cholesterol | 41.6% |
| Diabetes | 16.1% |
| Heart disease | 8.2% |
| Stroke | 4.3% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 36.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.2% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 21.6% |
| Binge drinking | 12.0% |
| No physical activity | 29.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.4% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 22.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.5% |
| Poor physical health | 14.0% |
| No health insurance | 14.5% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.5% |
| Visited dentist | 59.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 94.4% |
| Teeth loss | 15.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 10 | 7.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.4% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 23.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.9% |
| Public insurance | 23.6% |
| No insurance | 12.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 144 | 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) | 63 | 43.8% |
| Born in same state | 41 | 28.5% |
| Born in different state | 22 | 15.3% |
| Foreign born | 22 | 15.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 81 | 56.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 5 | 6.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5 | 3.5% |
| French | 3 | 2.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 1 | 0.7% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 69.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36038
What city is ZIP code 36038 in?
ZIP code 36038 is primarily assigned to Gantt, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36038 in?
ZIP code 36038 falls within Covington County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36038?
56% of residents in ZIP code 36038 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Is ZIP code 36038 mostly rentals?
76% of occupied units in ZIP code 36038 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 36038?
62% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36038?
Health data for ZIP code 36038 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 36038 in?
ZIP code 36038 observes the CST timezone.