36451 ZIP Code — Grove Hill, AL

Clarke County, Alabama

ZIP code 36451 is located in Grove Hill, Alabama, within Clarke County. It covers approximately 189.62 square miles and serves a population of 4,348 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36451

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $123,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,083. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36451 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,348

population

189.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36451 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36451

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36451. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grove Hill	Acceptable
Grove Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36482 Whatley (8.4 mi) 36540 Gainestown (14.9 mi) 36545 Jackson (16 mi) 36444 Franklin (17.3 mi) 36548 Leroy (17.9 mi) 36524 Coffeeville (18.1 mi) 36569 Saint Stephens (18.6 mi) 36751 Lower Peach Tree (18.8 mi) 36784 Thomasville (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,348
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	189.62 sq mi
Water area	0.14 sq mi
Latitude	31.6678
Longitude	-87.7601
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	50.2%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	24.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,348

Population

People per sq mi

44.5

Median age

$47,083

Median household income

$27,971

Per capita income

$123,600

Median home value

$757

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

6.5%

Unemployment

1,808

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

161

10–14

138

170

15–19

145

164

20–24

141

187

25–34

160

356

35–44

305

301

45–54

257

192

55–59

164

145

60–64

124

302

65–74

258

164

75–84

140

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	767	17.6%
18 and over	3,581	82.4%
65 and over	971	22.3%
Median age	44.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.6%

Black or African American 37.8%

Two or more races 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,682	61.6%
Black or African American	1,647	37.8%
Two or more races	18	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.2%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	24.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.8%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 9.7%

$25k–$35k 13.1%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 18.0%

$75k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 14.0%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.8%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	9.7%
$25k–$35k	13.1%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	18.0%
$75k–$100k	12.3%
$100k–$150k	14.0%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$47,083

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 20.2%

$100k–$150k 13.7%

$150k–$200k 11.9%

$200k–$300k 21.3%

$300k–$500k 9.1%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$123,600
Median rent / month	$757
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	24.6%
Single-family detached	64.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	31.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.60

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	18.7%
1990–1999	18.5%
1980–1989	14.6%
1970–1979	19.2%
1960–1969	11.2%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	2.1%
1939 or earlier	4.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	3.0%
2 bedrooms	19.1%
3 bedrooms	62.3%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.1%
1 vehicle	24.7%
2 vehicles	43.2%
3 or more	26.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.5%
Electricity	60.4%
Propane / LP gas	16.0%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	787	48.8%
Cohabiting couple	40	2.5%
Male householder, no spouse	317	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	469	29.1%
Households with children under 18	429	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	621	38.5%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.5%	24.7%
Married	42.6%	48.0%
Separated	5.3%	0.3%
Widowed	3.7%	14.5%
Divorced	7.0%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.0%

Some HS, no diploma 11.4%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 18.8%

Associate's degree 8.1%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.5%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.4%
Kindergarten	20	2.4%
Elementary school	410	49.6%
High school	225	27.2%
College / grad school	168	20.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.5%

Manufacturing 18.1%

Retail trade 17.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Agriculture & mining 7.0%

Construction 7.0%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 3.4%

Professional & management 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.7%
Service	8.2%
Sales & office	21.2%
Natural resources & construction	9.5%
Production & transportation	25.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	1.1%
Other means	2.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.2

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 23.1%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 11.3%

Female-led households 12.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.8%
Retirement income	30.4%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.3%
High blood pressure	48.0%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.0%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	54.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	273	7.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	17.0%
65 and over	48.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.6%
Public insurance	46.1%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,230	97.3%
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)	4,342	99.9%
Born in same state	4,342	99.9%
Born in different state	3,779	86.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	496	11.4%
Italian	368	8.5%
Arab	328	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	13	0.3%
German	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36451

What city is ZIP code 36451 in?

ZIP code 36451 is primarily assigned to Grove Hill, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36451 in?

ZIP code 36451 falls within Clarke County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36451 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 36451 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36451?

14% 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 poverty rate in ZIP code 36451?

18% of residents in ZIP code 36451 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36451?

The median home value in ZIP code 36451 is $123,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 36451 in?

ZIP code 36451 observes the CST timezone.