36858 ZIP Code — Hatchechubbee, AL

Russell County, Alabama

ZIP code 36858 is located in Hatchechubbee, Alabama, within Russell County. It covers approximately 61.69 square miles and serves a population of 405 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36858

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $146,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $33,750. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 64% 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. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (21%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 36858 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

405

population

61.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36858 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36858

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36858. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hatchechubbee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36860 Hurtsboro (6.1 mi) 36875 Seale (8.1 mi) 36871 Pittsview (13.8 mi) 36869 Phenix City (13.9 mi) 36870 Phenix City (16.8 mi) 36053 Midway (17.4 mi) 36804 Opelika (17.9 mi) 36856 Fort Mitchell (19.3 mi) 36874 Salem (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	405
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	61.69 sq mi
Water area	0.32 sq mi
Latitude	32.2982
Longitude	-85.3053
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	75.8%	54.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	11.2%	30.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	12.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.4%	3.3%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

405

Population

People per sq mi

57.1

Median age

$33,750

Median household income

$21,439

Per capita income

$146,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.2%

Home ownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

199

Housing units

20.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	103	25.4%
18 and over	302	74.6%
65 and over	132	32.6%
Median age	57.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63%

Black or African American 36.5%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	255	63%
Black or African American	148	36.5%
Asian	2	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.8%	54.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	11.2%	30.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	4.5%	12.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.4%	3.3%	4.4%

$10k–$15k 34.3%

$15k–$25k 9.8%

$25k–$35k 11.8%

$35k–$50k 19.6%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	34.3%
$15k–$25k	9.8%
$25k–$35k	11.8%
$35k–$50k	19.6%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
Median income	$33,750

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.4%

$50k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 23.1%

$150k–$200k 23.6%

$300k–$500k 20.3%

$500k–$1M 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$146,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.2%
Renter occupied	10.8%
Vacant	7.7%
Single-family detached	80.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	19.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.97

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	7.7%
1990–1999	13.1%
1980–1989	2.7%
1970–1979	20.8%
1960–1969	29.9%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	15.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	29.9%
3 bedrooms	43.4%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	20.1%
1 vehicle	6.4%
2 vehicles	51.0%
3 or more	22.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.9%
Electricity	53.9%
Propane / LP gas	36.3%
Wood	2.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	85	41.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	54	26.5%
Female householder, no spouse	65	31.9%
Households with children under 18	50	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	60.8%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	12.7%
Married	64.6%	46.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	10.8%
Divorced	35.4%	30.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.3%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 11.6%

Associate's degree 13.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 13.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	20.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	10	11.6%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	52	60.5%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	24	27.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.0%

Professional & management 33.1%

Information 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Construction 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Manufacturing 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	63.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	27.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	62.0%
Government	33.9%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.3%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.0

Poverty

All people 24.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 32.5%

Married-couple families 23.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	63.7%
Retirement income	49.0%
Supplemental Security	19.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.4%
High blood pressure	54.4%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	20.7%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	6.2%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	39.2%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	39.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.0%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	29.9%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	51.7%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	24.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	14	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	58.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.9%
Public insurance	42.0%
No insurance	2.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	354	87.4%
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)	403	99.5%
Born in same state	403	99.5%
Born in different state	196	48.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.5%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	5.9%
Italian	10	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	4	1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	50.4%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36858

What city is ZIP code 36858 in?

ZIP code 36858 is primarily assigned to Hatchechubbee, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36858 in?

ZIP code 36858 falls within Russell County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36858 have a large retiree population?

64% of households in ZIP code 36858 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36858 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 36858 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36858?

24% of residents in ZIP code 36858 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36858 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 36858 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 36858 in?

ZIP code 36858 observes the CST timezone.