36041 ZIP Code — Highland Home, AL

Crenshaw County, Alabama

ZIP code 36041 is located in Highland Home, Alabama, within Crenshaw County. It covers approximately 55.74 square miles and serves a population of 1,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36041

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 $107,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($42,882) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 47% 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 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 36041 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,506

population

55.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36041 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36041

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36041. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Highland Home	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36046 Lapine (4.1 mi) 36042 Honoraville (8.4 mi) 36036 Grady (10.1 mi) 36035 Goshen (13.6 mi) 36049 Luverne (13.6 mi) 36069 Ramer (14.4 mi) 36047 Letohatchee (15.5 mi) 36071 Rutledge (15.6 mi) 36032 Fort Deposit (16.4 mi) 36043 Hope Hull (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	1,506
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	55.74 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	31.9376
Longitude	-86.3100
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	334

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	55.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.6%	25.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.1%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,506

Population

People per sq mi

39.8

Median age

$42,882

Median household income

$30,011

Per capita income

$107,700

Median home value

$672

Median monthly rent

86.9%

Home ownership

15.2%

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment

700

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	389	25.8%
18 and over	1,117	74.2%
65 and over	244	16.2%
Median age	39.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.5%

Black or African American 17.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,243	82.5%
Black or African American	257	17.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.3%	55.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.6%	25.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.0%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.1%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 14.0%

$10k–$15k 4.1%

$15k–$25k 13.6%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 11.9%

$75k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 7.1%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.0%
$10k–$15k	4.1%
$15k–$25k	13.6%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	11.9%
$75k–$100k	17.3%
$100k–$150k	7.1%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$42,882

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.5%

$50k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 23.8%

$150k–$200k 11.2%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 6.5%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$107,700
Median rent / month	$672
Owner occupied	86.9%
Renter occupied	13.1%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	60.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	35.0%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	10.2%
1990–1999	22.1%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	20.2%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	8.8%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	4.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	63.8%
4 bedrooms	13.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.3%
1 vehicle	28.0%
2 vehicles	54.2%
3 or more	15.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.6%
Electricity	69.4%
Propane / LP gas	15.0%
Fuel oil	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	253	44.8%
Cohabiting couple	30	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	140	24.8%
Female householder, no spouse	142	25.1%
Households with children under 18	169	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	201	35.6%
Average household size	2.67

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	17.4%
Married	48.3%	56.7%
Separated	0.0%	3.8%
Widowed	11.6%	9.7%
Divorced	10.1%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 10.7%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 22.4%

Associate's degree 6.6%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	16	5.0%
Kindergarten	18	5.7%
Elementary school	207	65.1%
High school	31	9.7%
College / grad school	46	14.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.3%

Transportation & utilities 15.7%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Public administration 10.7%

Professional & management 9.0%

Retail trade 6.2%

Construction 4.3%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 3.8%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.5%

Other services 2.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.2%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	32.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.4%
Government	22.3%
Self-employed	4.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.3%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.2

Poverty

All people 15.2%

Under 18 years 20.6%

18 and over 13.3%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 77.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	2.7%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.1%
High blood pressure	42.6%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.1%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	55.8%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	3.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	23.7%
65 and over	12.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.7%
Public insurance	42.4%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	1.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,373	91.2%
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)	1,497	99.4%
Born in same state	1,497	99.4%
Born in different state	1,392	92.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	9	0.6%
Not a US citizen	9	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	302	20.1%
French	153	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	4.8%
English	4	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	87.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36041

What city is ZIP code 36041 in?

ZIP code 36041 is primarily assigned to Highland Home, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36041 in?

ZIP code 36041 falls within Crenshaw County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36041 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 36041 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36041 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 36041 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36041?

15% of residents in ZIP code 36041 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36041?

The median home value in ZIP code 36041 is $107,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 36041 in?

ZIP code 36041 observes the CST timezone.