36344 ZIP Code — Hartford, AL

Geneva County, Alabama

ZIP code 36344 is located in Hartford, Alabama, within Geneva County. It covers approximately 127.57 square miles and serves a population of 5,872 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36344

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $53,566. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. 45% 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 28 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 (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36344 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,872

population

127.57

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36344 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36344

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36344. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hartford	Acceptable
Hartford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36314 Black (6.4 mi) 36322 Daleville (9.6 mi) 36375 Slocomb (10.8 mi) 36316 Chancellor (11.1 mi) 36340 Geneva (11.4 mi) 36352 Newton (13.6 mi) 36318 Coffee Springs (14.9 mi) 36305 Dothan (15.5 mi) 32440 Graceville (18.1 mi) 36301 Dothan (18.3 mi) 32425 Bonifay (18.7 mi) 32425 Bonifay (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,872
Population density	46 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	127.57 sq mi
Water area	1.07 sq mi
Latitude	31.0954
Longitude	-85.7168
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	57.5%	56.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	28.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,872

Population

People per sq mi

37.5

Median age

$53,566

Median household income

$24,736

Per capita income

$146,400

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

74.4%

Home ownership

19.8%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

2,066

Housing units

14.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

243

Under 5

238

281

5–9

275

125

10–14

123

15–19

120

132

20–24

130

412

25–34

402

382

35–44

374

307

45–54

301

221

55–59

216

156

60–64

153

269

65–74

262

225

75–84

220

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,462	24.9%
18 and over	4,410	75.1%
65 and over	1,158	19.7%
Median age	37.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.5%

Black or African American 12.5%

Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

Other race 8.4%

Two or more races 5.4%

Group	Count	%
White	4,173	64.5%
Black or African American	807	12.5%
Hispanic or Latino	596	9.2%
Other race	542	8.4%
Two or more races	350	5.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.5%	56.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.2%	28.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 4.9%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 11.2%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 22.1%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	4.9%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	11.2%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	22.1%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	4.2%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$53,566

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.4%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 21.8%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 11.2%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,400
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	74.4%
Renter occupied	25.6%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	71.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	23.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.63

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.0%
2000–2009	10.1%
1990–1999	15.7%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	1.2%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	61.3%
4 bedrooms	9.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.2%
1 vehicle	26.9%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	30.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	91.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	0.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,127	52.6%
Cohabiting couple	96	4.5%
Male householder, no spouse	349	16.3%
Female householder, no spouse	571	26.6%
Households with children under 18	599	28.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	833	38.9%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.4%	13.8%
Married	60.3%	52.1%
Separated	3.4%	4.7%
Widowed	4.9%	15.0%
Divorced	10.1%	14.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.4%

Some HS, no diploma 7.8%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 13.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 4.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.8%
Bachelor's or higher	14.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	2.9%
Kindergarten	200	16.4%
Elementary school	597	48.9%
High school	176	14.4%
College / grad school	212	17.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.0%

Construction 8.5%

Retail trade 7.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Wholesale trade 4.5%

Other services 3.8%

Professional & management 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 3.4%

Public administration 3.2%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.5%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	19.7%
Production & transportation	15.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.8%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.9%
Carpool	5.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	2.5%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 19.8%

Under 18 years 42.6%

18 and over 12.1%

Married-couple families 5.9%

Female-led households 27.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	31.5%
Supplemental Security	5.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.9%
High blood pressure	45.1%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	27.9%
Fair or poor health	24.0%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.5%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	20.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	450	10.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	1.5%
18–64 years	21.6%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	40.1%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	8.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,391	91.8%
Spanish	27	0.5%
Other Indo-European	27	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,841	99.5%
Born in same state	5,787	98.6%
Born in different state	4,230	72.0%
Foreign born	54	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	31	0.5%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	707	12%
French	548	9.3%
Arab	478	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	17	0.3%
English	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.5%
Internet access	86.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36344

What city is ZIP code 36344 in?

ZIP code 36344 is primarily assigned to Hartford, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36344 in?

ZIP code 36344 falls within Geneva County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36344?

20% of residents in ZIP code 36344 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36344 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 36344 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36344?

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 typical home value in ZIP code 36344?

The median home value in ZIP code 36344 is $146,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 36344 in?

ZIP code 36344 observes the CST timezone.