36039 ZIP Code — Hardaway, AL

Macon County, Alabama

ZIP code 36039 is located in Hardaway, Alabama, within Macon County. It covers approximately 47.85 square miles and serves a population of 261 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36039

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. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $49,107. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (20%), smoking (23%) 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 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 36039 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a strong veteran community.

261

population

47.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36039 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36039

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36039. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hardaway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36083 Tuskegee (7.6 mi) 36075 Shorter (8.1 mi) 36088 Tuskegee Institute (9 mi) 36029 Fitzpatrick (11.4 mi) 36089 Union Springs (13 mi) 36064 Pike Road (17 mi) 36078 Tallassee (18.3 mi) 36866 Notasulga (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	261
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	47.85 sq mi
Water area	0.17 sq mi
Latitude	32.3093
Longitude	-85.7976
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	55.6%	60.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	26.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	11.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

261

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$49,107

Median household income

$25,925

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

52.4%

Home ownership

2.7%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	261	100.0%
65 and over	14	5.4%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 91.2%

White 8.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	238	91.2%
White	23	8.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.6%	60.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	38.9%	26.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	11.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.4%

$10k–$15k 6.8%

$15k–$25k 1.9%

$25k–$35k 5.8%

$35k–$50k 37.9%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.8%
$15k–$25k	1.9%
$25k–$35k	5.8%
$35k–$50k	37.9%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
Median income	$49,107

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 18.5%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 11.1%

$1M+ 37.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	52.4%
Renter occupied	47.6%
Vacant	30.4%
Single-family detached	60.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	39.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	13.5%
1990–1999	32.4%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	16.2%
1960–1969	11.5%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	56.8%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	33.0%
2 vehicles	25.2%
3 or more	41.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	46.6%
Propane / LP gas	53.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	29	28.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	40	38.8%
Female householder, no spouse	34	33.0%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	10	9.7%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	65.3%	29.8%
Married	16.8%	41.5%
Separated	3.6%	7.4%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	14.4%	21.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 16.1%

HS graduate 35.2%

Some college, no degree 36.1%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 48.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 25.6%

Public administration 12.8%

Retail trade 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Education & healthcare 3.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.3%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	53.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.0%
Carpool	6.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.1

Poverty

All people 2.7%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 2.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	29.1%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	24.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.9%
High blood pressure	52.8%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	20.3%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	39.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.1%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	29.9%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	21.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.4%
Visited dentist	48.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	26.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	40.5%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.3%
Public insurance	51.3%
No insurance	10.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	261	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)	261	100.0%
Born in same state	254	97.3%
Born in different state	103	39.5%
Foreign born	7	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	39	14.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	66.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36039

What city is ZIP code 36039 in?

ZIP code 36039 is primarily assigned to Hardaway, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36039 in?

ZIP code 36039 falls within Macon County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36039?

8% 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 36039?

Health data for ZIP code 36039 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 36039 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 36039 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 36039?

ZIP code 36039 has an estimated population of 261 residents, with a density of 5 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36039 in?

ZIP code 36039 observes the CST timezone.