36343 ZIP Code — Gordon, AL

Houston County, Alabama

ZIP code 36343 is located in Gordon, Alabama, within Houston County. It covers approximately 98.18 square miles and serves a population of 1,391 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36343

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 $97,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,083. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 36343 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,391
population
98.18
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36343 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36343

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36343. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Gordon Acceptable
Gordon Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
36370 Pansey (2.8 mi) 39861 Jakin (8.4 mi) 32445 Malone (10 mi) 36312 Ashford (10 mi) 36320 Cottonwood (12.4 mi) 32423 Bascom (12.9 mi) 36321 Cowarts (13.4 mi) 36376 Webb (13.8 mi) 32443 Greenwood (15.2 mi) 39845 Donalsonville (16.7 mi) 36319 Columbia (16.8 mi) 32446 Marianna (17.2 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,391
Population density 14 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 069
Geography
Land area 98.18 sq mi
Water area 0.22 sq mi
Latitude 31.0958
Longitude -85.1196
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 53.5% 51.5% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 36.6% 28.0% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 8.9% 16.5% 18.0%
Over $200k 1.0% 4.1% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,391
Population
14
People per sq mi
49.6
Median age
$47,083
Median household income
$26,039
Per capita income
$97,100
Median home value
$879
Median monthly rent
75.4%
Home ownership
13.6%
Poverty rate
13.5%
Unemployment
648
Housing units
8.5%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
54
Under 5
61
19
5–9
22
13
10–14
14
22
15–19
25
40
20–24
45
76
25–34
86
64
35–44
72
80
45–54
91
75
55–59
86
34
60–64
39
95
65–74
109
70
75–84
79
9
85+
11
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1821115.2%
18 and over1,18084.8%
65 and over37326.8%
Median age49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.2%
Black or African American 30.5%
Two or more races 2.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Other race 0.4%
GroupCount%
White91765.2%
Black or African American42930.5%
Two or more races402.8%
Hispanic or Latino161.1%
Other race50.4%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 53.5% 51.5% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 36.6% 28.0% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 8.9% 16.5% 18.0%
Over $200k 1.0% 4.1% 4.4%
Under $10k 6.6%
$10k–$15k 6.9%
$15k–$25k 11.1%
$25k–$35k 8.4%
$35k–$50k 18.8%
$50k–$75k 10.0%
$75k–$100k 22.4%
$100k–$150k 9.1%
$150k–$200k 5.5%
$200k+ 1.3%
Range% of households
Under $10k6.6%
$10k–$15k6.9%
$15k–$25k11.1%
$25k–$35k8.4%
$35k–$50k18.8%
$50k–$75k10.0%
$75k–$100k22.4%
$100k–$150k9.1%
$150k–$200k5.5%
$200k+1.3%
Median income$47,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.3%
$50k–$100k 32.1%
$100k–$150k 16.4%
$150k–$200k 3.4%
$200k–$300k 23.4%
$300k–$500k 4.1%
$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$97,100
Median rent / month$879
Owner occupied75.4%
Renter occupied24.6%
Vacant29.9%
Single-family detached61.0%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes38.6%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.47

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20190.9%
2000–200914.0%
1990–199923.2%
1980–198921.5%
1970–197919.7%
1960–19697.4%
1950–19594.3%
1940–19493.7%
1939 or earlier5.2%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom1.1%
2 bedrooms20.2%
3 bedrooms58.5%
4 bedrooms18.4%
5+ bedrooms1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle6.2%
1 vehicle27.7%
2 vehicles39.5%
3 or more26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Electricity91.1%
Propane / LP gas6.2%
Wood0.9%
No fuel used1.8%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family25646.6%
Cohabiting couple529.5%
Male householder, no spouse6010.9%
Female householder, no spouse18133.0%
Households with children under 1811621.1%
Households with seniors (65+)24244.1%
Average household size2.53

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married18.3%26.8%
Married52.5%39.5%
Separated5.3%0.9%
Widowed6.5%18.1%
Divorced17.4%14.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.1%
Some HS, no diploma 13.3%
HS graduate 39.1%
Some college, no degree 27.1%
Associate's degree 5.9%
Bachelor's degree 6.1%
Graduate / professional 2.3%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.6%
Bachelor's or higher8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool73.9%
Kindergarten31.7%
Elementary school6938.5%
High school2111.7%
College / grad school7944.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 24.1%
Education & healthcare 22.2%
Manufacturing 9.8%
Professional & management 9.8%
Transportation & utilities 7.6%
Public administration 6.7%
Wholesale trade 5.9%
Finance & real estate 3.9%
Construction 3.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 2.4%
Other services 2.0%
Information 1.7%
Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts25.7%
Service14.1%
Sales & office36.1%
Natural resources & construction7.2%
Production & transportation17.0%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector76.1%
Government19.8%
Self-employed4.1%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone84.4%
Carpool14.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)31.1

Poverty

All people 13.6%
Under 18 years 4.2%
18 and over 15.2%
Married-couple families 1.2%
Female-led households 54.8%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security43.9%
Retirement income31.5%
Supplemental Security19.1%
Cash public assistance2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP19.1%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity42.0%
High blood pressure50.8%
High cholesterol39.4%
Diabetes16.5%
Heart disease9.1%
Stroke5.2%
Asthma10.7%
Arthritis35.0%
Kidney disease4.1%
Pulmonary disease11.2%
Cancer7.4%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.8%
Binge drinking12.1%
No physical activity38.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep40.9%
Depression26.5%
Fair or poor health26.2%
Poor mental health17.2%
Poor physical health15.0%
No health insurance19.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)79.3%
Visited dentist53.8%
Cholesterol screening90.9%
Teeth loss21.9%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans13311.5%
Disability%
Any disability28.0%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years25.3%
65 and over49.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance60.2%
Public insurance46.0%
No insurance11.8%
Uninsured under 1911.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,27691.7%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,39099.9%
Born in same state1,39099.9%
Born in different state87763.0%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen10.1%
Not a US citizen1100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab28920.8%
French181.3%
AncestryCount%
Italian141%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access39.5%
Internet access82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36343

What city is ZIP code 36343 in?

ZIP code 36343 is primarily assigned to Gordon, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36343 in?

ZIP code 36343 falls within Houston County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36343 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 36343 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36343?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 36343 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 36343 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36343 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 36343 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 36343 in?

ZIP code 36343 observes the CST timezone.

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