36037 ZIP Code — Greenville, AL

Butler County, Alabama

ZIP code 36037 is located in Greenville, Alabama, within Butler County. It covers approximately 374.88 square miles and serves a population of 13,177 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36037

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 $95,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 66%.

Median household income is $47,707. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36037 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

13,177

population

374.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36037 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36037

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36037. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Greenville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36033 Georgiana (8.2 mi) 36030 Forest Home (11.7 mi) 36456 Mc Kenzie (14.3 mi) 36042 Honoraville (15.5 mi) 36071 Rutledge (15.6 mi) 36032 Fort Deposit (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	13,177
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	013

Geography
Land area	374.88 sq mi
Water area	0.73 sq mi
Latitude	31.7442
Longitude	-86.6464
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	54.8%	54.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	26.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	16.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

13,177

Population

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$47,707

Median household income

$26,319

Per capita income

$95,800

Median home value

$733

Median monthly rent

66.4%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

4,861

Housing units

12.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

369

Under 5

411

357

5–9

397

442

10–14

492

371

15–19

413

385

20–24

428

805

25–34

896

757

35–44

843

710

45–54

790

397

55–59

443

458

60–64

509

703

65–74

783

343

75–84

382

139

85+

154

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,960	22.5%
18 and over	10,217	77.5%
65 and over	2,504	19.0%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 49.5%

White 44.8%

Two or more races 2.2%

Asian 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Other race 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	6,614	49.5%
White	5,987	44.8%
Two or more races	299	2.2%
Asian	243	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	183	1.4%
Other race	29	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	54.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.7%	26.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	16.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.3%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 8.3%

$150k–$200k 6.0%

$200k+ 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.3%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	8.3%
$150k–$200k	6.0%
$200k+	3.3%
Median income	$47,707

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.7%

$50k–$100k 33.0%

$100k–$150k 15.4%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 9.2%

$300k–$500k 4.0%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,800
Median rent / month	$733
Owner occupied	66.4%
Renter occupied	33.6%
Vacant	25.0%
Single-family detached	66.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.1%
Mobile homes	19.8%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.70

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	18.8%
1970–1979	17.1%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	7.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	1.9%
2 bedrooms	20.5%
3 bedrooms	63.9%
4 bedrooms	12.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.7%
1 vehicle	33.8%
2 vehicles	35.7%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	15.9%
Electricity	69.4%
Propane / LP gas	13.0%
Fuel oil	0.2%
Wood	1.2%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,092	42.9%
Cohabiting couple	250	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	751	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,780	36.5%
Households with children under 18	1,415	29.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,679	34.5%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.5%	31.4%
Married	45.3%	37.6%
Separated	1.7%	1.1%
Widowed	2.5%	12.6%
Divorced	12.0%	17.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 47.7%

Some college, no degree 19.3%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	174	6.2%
Kindergarten	77	2.8%
Elementary school	1,435	51.5%
High school	619	22.2%
College / grad school	481	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.7%

Education & healthcare 19.2%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Other services 6.2%

Professional & management 5.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Public administration 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Construction 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.5%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.0%
Service	16.6%
Sales & office	22.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	29.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	11.2%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 32.9%

18 and over 17.8%

Married-couple families 10.1%

Female-led households 39.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.1%
High blood pressure	47.0%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.0%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	12.2%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.1%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	18.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.2%
Visited dentist	54.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	666	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	13.1%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.7%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	11.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,397	94.1%
Spanish	84	0.7%
Other Indo-European	51	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.2%
Other languages	9	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,877	97.7%
Born in same state	12,801	97.1%
Born in different state	11,328	86.0%
Foreign born	76	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	300	2.3%
Not a US citizen	152	50.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	1,105	8.4%
Arab	968	7.3%
Italian	777	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	30	0.2%
Polish	14	0.1%
English	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.0%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36037

What city is ZIP code 36037 in?

ZIP code 36037 is primarily assigned to Greenville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36037 in?

ZIP code 36037 falls within Butler County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36037?

21% of residents in ZIP code 36037 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36037?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36037?

Health data for ZIP code 36037 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 36037 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 36037 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36037 in?

ZIP code 36037 observes the CST timezone.