36040 ZIP Code — Hayneville, AL

Lowndes County, Alabama

ZIP code 36040 is located in Hayneville, Alabama, within Lowndes County. It covers approximately 124.95 square miles and serves a population of 3,748 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36040

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.

Median household income is $32,438. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% 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 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (51%), diabetes (21%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 36040 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,748

population

124.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36040 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36040

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36040. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hayneville	Acceptable
Hayneville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36752 Lowndesboro (6.9 mi) 36785 Tyler (11.2 mi) 36047 Letohatchee (11.5 mi) 36043 Hope Hull (12.7 mi) 36032 Fort Deposit (15.6 mi) 36108 Montgomery (17.5 mi) 36003 Autaugaville (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,748
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	124.95 sq mi
Water area	1.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.1973
Longitude	-86.6539
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	75.5%	66.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	23.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	8.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,748

Population

People per sq mi

40.8

Median age

$32,438

Median household income

$21,040

Per capita income

$71,900

Median home value

$771

Median monthly rent

67.5%

Home ownership

26.4%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,133

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

111

5–9

118

130

10–14

139

163

15–19

173

20–24

150

25–34

159

347

35–44

370

205

45–54

218

55–59

100

140

60–64

149

168

65–74

178

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	820	21.9%
18 and over	2,928	78.1%
65 and over	691	18.4%
Median age	40.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 86.6%

White 12.7%

Two or more races 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,257	86.6%
White	477	12.7%
Two or more races	14	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	11	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	75.5%	66.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	19.5%	23.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	4.4%	8.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	1.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 12.6%

$10k–$15k 12.6%

$15k–$25k 10.8%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 15.0%

$50k–$75k 18.9%

$75k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 9.0%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.6%
$10k–$15k	12.6%
$15k–$25k	10.8%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	15.0%
$50k–$75k	18.9%
$75k–$100k	3.6%
$100k–$150k	9.0%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$32,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.1%

$50k–$100k 36.2%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 7.6%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,900
Median rent / month	$771
Owner occupied	67.5%
Renter occupied	32.5%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	51.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.7%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	11.0%
2000–2009	12.7%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	23.3%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	7.1%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	2.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.3%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	14.1%
3 bedrooms	66.0%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.8%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	25.0%
3 or more	19.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.5%
Electricity	60.7%
Propane / LP gas	34.5%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	313	22.1%
Cohabiting couple	76	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	226	16.0%
Female householder, no spouse	801	56.6%
Households with children under 18	366	25.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	530	37.4%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.2%	49.3%
Married	23.6%	19.8%
Separated	1.1%	2.5%
Widowed	4.4%	11.9%
Divorced	8.7%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 14.4%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 12.0%

Graduate / professional 5.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	49	5.6%
Kindergarten	49	5.6%
Elementary school	433	49.3%
High school	260	29.6%
College / grad school	87	9.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.6%

Retail trade 13.8%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 7.6%

Public administration 7.6%

Professional & management 7.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.4%

Other services 4.2%

Construction 3.8%

Wholesale trade 2.8%

Finance & real estate 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.3%
Service	10.0%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	7.2%
Production & transportation	43.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.0%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.4%
Carpool	9.7%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	7.2%
Work from home	0.8%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 26.4%

Under 18 years 38.8%

18 and over 22.8%

Married-couple families 5.8%

Female-led households 28.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	16.5%
Supplemental Security	19.4%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.5%
High blood pressure	53.0%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	20.6%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	34.5%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	39.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.6%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	31.0%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	15.9%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.0%
Visited dentist	46.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	28.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	5.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.5%
Under 18	9.8%
18–64 years	18.5%
65 and over	52.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.9%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,594	95.9%
Spanish	3	0.1%
Other Indo-European	3	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,727	99.4%
Born in same state	3,727	99.4%
Born in different state	3,469	92.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.6%
Not a US citizen	18	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,127	30.1%
French	258	6.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	0.4%
Polish	4	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	78.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36040

What city is ZIP code 36040 in?

ZIP code 36040 is primarily assigned to Hayneville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36040 in?

ZIP code 36040 falls within Lowndes County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36040?

26% of residents in ZIP code 36040 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36040?

Health data for ZIP code 36040 shows elevated rates of obesity (51%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 36040 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 36040 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36040?

The median home value in ZIP code 36040 is $71,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 36040 in?

ZIP code 36040 observes the CST timezone.