36908 ZIP Code — Gilbertown, AL

Choctaw County, Alabama

ZIP code 36908 is located in Gilbertown, Alabama, within Choctaw County. It covers approximately 130.78 square miles and serves a population of 1,885 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36908

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 $89,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,375. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 40 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36908 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,885

population

130.78

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36908 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36908

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36908. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Gilbertown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36915 Needham (5 mi) 36921 Toxey (5.2 mi) 36913 Melvin (8.5 mi) 36919 Silas (9.2 mi) 36904 Butler (13.4 mi) 36727 Campbell (15.8 mi) 36524 Coffeeville (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,885
Population density	14 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	130.78 sq mi
Water area	0.94 sq mi
Latitude	31.9098
Longitude	-88.3161
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	50.8%	62.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	22.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,885

Population

People per sq mi

42.5

Median age

$64,375

Median household income

$30,764

Per capita income

$89,600

Median home value

$780

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

20.1%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

959

Housing units

19.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

160

45–54

153

55–59

60–64

101

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	447	23.7%
18 and over	1,438	76.3%
65 and over	320	17.0%
Median age	42.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.1%

Black or African American 6.5%

Two or more races 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,718	91.1%
Black or African American	123	6.5%
Two or more races	27	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.8%	62.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.1%	22.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.1%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 4.6%

$15k–$25k 7.2%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 11.8%

$50k–$75k 30.8%

$75k–$100k 9.5%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 2.5%

$200k+ 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	4.6%
$15k–$25k	7.2%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	11.8%
$50k–$75k	30.8%
$75k–$100k	9.5%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	2.5%
$200k+	6.4%
Median income	$64,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.4%

$50k–$100k 34.9%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 15.9%

$200k–$300k 12.9%

$300k–$500k 6.7%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$89,600
Median rent / month	$780
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	31.8%
Single-family detached	58.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	39.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.30

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.1%
2010–2019	9.2%
2000–2009	11.2%
1990–1999	23.2%
1980–1989	20.3%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	6.9%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	64.7%
4 bedrooms	7.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.1%
1 vehicle	17.8%
2 vehicles	49.1%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.1%
Electricity	74.7%
Propane / LP gas	19.7%
Wood	5.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	432	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	13	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	126	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	175	23.5%
Households with children under 18	232	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	190	25.5%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.8%	23.5%
Married	59.8%	60.7%
Separated	0.0%	1.3%
Widowed	0.0%	11.5%
Divorced	2.4%	2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 21.0%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 15.9%

Graduate / professional 3.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.1%
Bachelor's or higher	19.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	32	7.5%
Elementary school	156	36.4%
High school	130	30.4%
College / grad school	110	25.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 19.6%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Retail trade 14.3%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.4%

Wholesale trade 7.1%

Education & healthcare 7.1%

Finance & real estate 6.7%

Public administration 4.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.9%

Other services 3.1%

Professional & management 1.0%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.8%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	33.3%
Natural resources & construction	20.2%
Production & transportation	22.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	0.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.7%
Carpool	17.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	40.2

Poverty

All people 20.1%

Under 18 years 38.4%

18 and over 14.5%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 84.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.8%
Retirement income	22.8%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	45.7%
High cholesterol	38.9%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	36.3%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	22.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	56.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.9%
Public insurance	41.8%
No insurance	6.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,756	93.2%
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)	1,872	99.3%
Born in same state	1,872	99.3%
Born in different state	736	39.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	13	0.7%
Not a US citizen	13	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	559	29.7%
French	300	15.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	86	4.6%
English	9	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	92.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36908

What city is ZIP code 36908 in?

ZIP code 36908 is primarily assigned to Gilbertown, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36908 in?

ZIP code 36908 falls within Choctaw County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36908?

20% of residents in ZIP code 36908 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36908 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 36908 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36908 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 36908 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36908?

The median home value in ZIP code 36908 is $89,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 36908 in?

ZIP code 36908 observes the CST timezone.