36042 ZIP Code — Honoraville, AL

Crenshaw County, Alabama

ZIP code 36042 is located in Honoraville, Alabama, within Crenshaw County. It covers approximately 79.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,389 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36042

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 $97,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($81,607) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36042 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,389

population

79.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36042 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36042

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36042. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Honoraville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36041 Highland Home (8.4 mi) 36046 Lapine (10.2 mi) 36071 Rutledge (10.3 mi) 36049 Luverne (11.6 mi) 36032 Fort Deposit (12.3 mi) 36037 Greenville (15.5 mi) 36047 Letohatchee (15.8 mi) 36035 Goshen (17.7 mi) 36036 Grady (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,389
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	79.68 sq mi
Water area	0.21 sq mi
Latitude	31.8646
Longitude	-86.4242
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	42.3%	55.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	25.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.7%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,389

Population

People per sq mi

35.5

Median age

$81,607

Median household income

$42,849

Per capita income

$97,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.1%

Home ownership

15.0%

Poverty rate

14.3%

Unemployment

700

Housing units

12.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

110

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	351	25.3%
18 and over	1,038	74.7%
65 and over	257	18.5%
Median age	35.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.9%

Two or more races 3.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 2.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,298	90.9%
Two or more races	52	3.6%
Hispanic or Latino	39	2.7%
Other race	39	2.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	55.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	25.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.7%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 8.1%

$15k–$25k 11.1%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 4.3%

$50k–$75k 17.4%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 17.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	8.1%
$15k–$25k	11.1%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	4.3%
$50k–$75k	17.4%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	12.4%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	17.8%
Median income	$81,607

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.9%

$50k–$100k 23.0%

$100k–$150k 25.2%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 11.5%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.1%
Renter occupied	7.9%
Vacant	39.7%
Single-family detached	67.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	12.7%
2000–2009	13.6%
1990–1999	25.0%
1980–1989	13.7%
1970–1979	9.3%
1960–1969	9.9%
1950–1959	4.5%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	65.0%
4 bedrooms	10.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	36.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	29.1%
Wood	6.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	272	61.4%
Cohabiting couple	30	6.8%
Male householder, no spouse	96	21.7%
Female householder, no spouse	45	10.2%
Households with children under 18	109	24.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	192	43.3%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.5%	22.4%
Married	43.1%	70.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.4%
Widowed	4.2%	6.4%
Divorced	6.1%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 12.8%

Bachelor's degree 8.5%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	12.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	29	8.8%
Kindergarten	2	0.6%
Elementary school	200	60.6%
High school	85	25.8%
College / grad school	14	4.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.5%

Retail trade 22.2%

Construction 13.8%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Wholesale trade 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 3.3%

Other services 2.1%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.1%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	30.5%
Natural resources & construction	23.3%
Production & transportation	8.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.1%
Government	5.3%
Self-employed	10.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.5%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.9%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	3.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.4

Poverty

All people 15.0%

Under 18 years 34.8%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 5.1%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.9%
Retirement income	31.8%
Supplemental Security	2.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.4%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	35.5%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	11.5%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	13.8%
No physical activity	31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	23.3%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	17.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.8%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	91	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	7.8%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.1%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	7.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,333	96.0%
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)	1,384	99.6%
Born in same state	1,372	98.8%
Born in different state	1,176	84.7%
Foreign born	12	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	5	0.4%
Not a US citizen	5	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	239	17.2%
French	105	7.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	93	6.7%
English	15	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.9%
Internet access	88.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36042

What city is ZIP code 36042 in?

ZIP code 36042 is primarily assigned to Honoraville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36042 in?

ZIP code 36042 falls within Crenshaw County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36042 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 36042 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36042?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 36042 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 36042 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36042?

The median home value in ZIP code 36042 is $97,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 36042 in?

ZIP code 36042 observes the CST timezone.