36263 ZIP Code — Graham, AL

Randolph County, Alabama

ZIP code 36263 is located in Graham, Alabama, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 24.04 square miles and serves a population of 520 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 36263

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 61 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36263 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

520

population

24.04

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36263 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36263

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36263. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Graham	Acceptable
Graham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36280 Woodland (5.7 mi) 36273 Ranburne (7 mi) 30108 Bowdon (7.7 mi) 30170 Roopville (10.5 mi) 36278 Wedowee (12.3 mi) 30182 Waco (14.4 mi) 36264 Heflin (15.4 mi) 30117 Carrollton (15.6 mi) 30118 Carrollton (16.9 mi) 30119 Carrollton (18.2 mi) 30217 Franklin (18.5 mi) 36269 Muscadine (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	520
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	24.04 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	33.4623
Longitude	-85.3661
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	56.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	27.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

520

Population

People per sq mi

38.5

Median age

Median household income

$20,526

Per capita income

$117,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.5%

Home ownership

36.2%

Poverty rate

7.3%

Unemployment

228

Housing units

4.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	109	21.0%
18 and over	411	79.0%
65 and over	119	22.9%
Median age	38.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Black or African American 3.7%

Group	Count	%
White	501	96.3%
Black or African American	19	3.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.6%	56.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	27.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 14.0%

$15k–$25k 11.0%

$25k–$35k 22.1%

$50k–$75k 34.3%

$75k–$100k 1.2%

$100k–$150k 7.0%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	14.0%
$15k–$25k	11.0%
$25k–$35k	22.1%
$50k–$75k	34.3%
$75k–$100k	1.2%
$100k–$150k	7.0%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.5%

$50k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 59.3%

$200k–$300k 11.9%

$300k–$500k 13.3%

$500k–$1M 6.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$117,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.5%
Renter occupied	21.5%
Vacant	35.1%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.7%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	3.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.6%
2000–2009	14.7%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	7.5%
1970–1979	9.8%
1960–1969	20.0%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	22.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	62.3%
4 bedrooms	10.2%
5+ bedrooms	10.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	18.0%
1 vehicle	7.6%
2 vehicles	17.4%
3 or more	57.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	58.7%
Propane / LP gas	41.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	130	75.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	39	22.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3	1.7%
Households with children under 18	53	30.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	71	41.3%
Average household size	3.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.4%	13.7%
Married	59.3%	80.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	7.7%	5.7%
Divorced	10.6%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 19.9%

Some HS, no diploma 18.1%

HS graduate 44.2%

Some college, no degree 13.2%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	62.0%
Bachelor's or higher	4.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	27	17.1%
Elementary school	58	36.7%
High school	49	31.0%
College / grad school	24	15.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.7%

Public administration 17.3%

Retail trade 16.2%

Education & healthcare 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.1%

Construction 8.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.4%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	23.0%
Natural resources & construction	28.8%
Production & transportation	39.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	66.0%
Government	34.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	60.8

Poverty

All people 36.2%

Under 18 years 67.0%

18 and over 28.0%

Married-couple families 43.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.4%
Retirement income	44.2%
Supplemental Security	1.2%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	42.7%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	30.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	60.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	17.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	8	1.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	37.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	56.7%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	520	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)	520	100.0%
Born in same state	520	100.0%
Born in different state	169	32.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	243	46.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	28	5.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.1%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36263

What city is ZIP code 36263 in?

ZIP code 36263 is primarily assigned to Graham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36263 in?

ZIP code 36263 falls within Randolph County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36263 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 36263 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36263?

36% of residents in ZIP code 36263 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36263?

5% 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 36263?

The median home value in ZIP code 36263 is $117,300.

What timezone is ZIP code 36263 in?

ZIP code 36263 observes the CST timezone.