36264 ZIP Code — Heflin, AL

Cleburne County, Alabama

ZIP code 36264 is located in Heflin, Alabama, within Cleburne County. It covers approximately 238.16 square miles and serves a population of 8,341 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/938.

About ZIP code 36264

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. Median home value is $148,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $52,482. 42% 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 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36264 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

8,341

population

238.16

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36264 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36264

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36264. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Heflin	Acceptable
Heflin	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36273 Ranburne (10.1 mi) 36207 Anniston (11.6 mi) 36262 Fruithurst (11.6 mi) 36269 Muscadine (12.4 mi) 36258 Delta (13.9 mi) 36263 Graham (15.4 mi) 36205 Anniston (15.5 mi) 36206 Anniston (16.4 mi) 36203 Oxford (17.3 mi) 30182 Waco (17.5 mi) 30108 Bowdon (18 mi) 36277 Weaver (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,341
Population density	35 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	238.16 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	33.6208
Longitude	-85.5531
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256/938

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	52.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	14.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.8%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

8,341

Population

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$52,482

Median household income

$29,364

Per capita income

$148,800

Median home value

$772

Median monthly rent

73.3%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

2,840

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

238

Under 5

239

288

5–9

289

277

10–14

277

239

15–19

240

165

20–24

166

492

25–34

493

545

35–44

546

486

45–54

487

260

55–59

261

315

60–64

316

494

65–74

495

237

75–84

237

129

85+

130

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,935	23.2%
18 and over	6,406	76.8%
65 and over	1,722	20.6%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88%

Black or African American 4.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Two or more races 2.3%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	7,525	88%
Black or African American	399	4.7%
Hispanic or Latino	206	2.4%
Two or more races	193	2.3%
Other race	180	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	29	0.3%
Asian	15	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.9%	52.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	14.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.9%	1.8%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 1.5%

$15k–$25k 10.2%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 16.3%

$50k–$75k 20.5%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 2.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	1.5%
$15k–$25k	10.2%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	16.3%
$50k–$75k	20.5%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	2.8%
Median income	$52,482

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 9.7%

$100k–$150k 25.7%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 21.2%

$300k–$500k 9.2%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$148,800
Median rent / month	$772
Owner occupied	73.3%
Renter occupied	26.7%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	67.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	27.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	12.9%
1970–1979	11.4%
1960–1969	18.9%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	4.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.0%
1 bedroom	2.2%
2 bedrooms	31.4%
3 bedrooms	53.0%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	1.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	21.1%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	33.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.8%
Electricity	64.5%
Propane / LP gas	19.5%
Fuel oil	0.5%
Wood	3.7%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,681	53.8%
Cohabiting couple	135	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	469	15.0%
Female householder, no spouse	839	26.9%
Households with children under 18	882	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,205	38.6%
Average household size	2.62

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.9%	16.0%
Married	55.8%	53.8%
Separated	0.9%	3.1%
Widowed	4.5%	15.4%
Divorced	13.9%	11.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.4%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 34.8%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 9.2%

Bachelor's degree 10.4%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	26	1.5%
Kindergarten	106	6.3%
Elementary school	998	59.2%
High school	421	25.0%
College / grad school	136	8.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.5%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Construction 12.4%

Retail trade 9.8%

Other services 8.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Professional & management 6.8%

Wholesale trade 6.2%

Public administration 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	18.6%
Sales & office	20.8%
Natural resources & construction	14.9%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	14.4%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	11.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.6%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.9

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 21.2%

18 and over 9.8%

Married-couple families 2.1%

Female-led households 16.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.2%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	9.6%
Cash public assistance	3.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	42.4%
High cholesterol	38.0%
Diabetes	13.5%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	34.3%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.8%
Depression	27.5%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	57.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	513	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	3.2%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	36.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	63.1%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,864	94.3%
Spanish	118	1.5%
Other Indo-European	102	1.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	16	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,201	98.3%
Born in same state	8,162	97.9%
Born in different state	4,817	57.8%
Foreign born	39	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	140	1.7%
Not a US citizen	91	65.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,878	22.5%
French	1,201	14.4%
Italian	727	8.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	43	0.5%
Polish	23	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	90.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36264

What city is ZIP code 36264 in?

ZIP code 36264 is primarily assigned to Heflin, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36264 in?

ZIP code 36264 falls within Cleburne County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36264 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 36264 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36264?

The median home value in ZIP code 36264 is $148,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 36264?

ZIP code 36264 has an estimated population of 8,341 residents, with a density of 35 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36264?

The median household income in ZIP code 36264 is $52,482, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36264 in?

ZIP code 36264 observes the CST timezone.