36860 ZIP Code — Hurtsboro, AL

Russell County, Alabama

ZIP code 36860 is located in Hurtsboro, Alabama, within Russell County. It covers approximately 153.38 square miles and serves a population of 1,710 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36860

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $77,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,725. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% 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 47 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (23%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 36860 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,710

population

153.38

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36860 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36860

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36860. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hurtsboro	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36858 Hatchechubbee (6.1 mi) 36875 Seale (14.2 mi) 36053 Midway (14.6 mi) 36083 Tuskegee (17.8 mi) 36089 Union Springs (18.3 mi) 36871 Pittsview (18.3 mi) 36804 Opelika (19.7 mi) 36830 Auburn (19.8 mi) 36869 Phenix City (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,710
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	153.38 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	32.2785
Longitude	-85.4077
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	57.4%	54.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	30.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	12.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,710

Population

People per sq mi

53.9

Median age

$46,725

Median household income

$25,207

Per capita income

$77,600

Median home value

$638

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

16.4%

Poverty rate

0.6%

Unemployment

783

Housing units

12.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

152

45–54

160

55–59

110

60–64

116

117

65–74

122

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	174	10.2%
18 and over	1,536	89.8%
65 and over	421	24.6%
Median age	53.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 79.5%

White 19.2%

Two or more races 1%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,360	79.5%
White	328	19.2%
Two or more races	17	1%
Asian	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	54.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.4%	30.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.2%	12.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.8%

$10k–$15k 6.0%

$15k–$25k 12.2%

$25k–$35k 2.5%

$35k–$50k 20.7%

$50k–$75k 13.0%

$75k–$100k 15.2%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.8%
$10k–$15k	6.0%
$15k–$25k	12.2%
$25k–$35k	2.5%
$35k–$50k	20.7%
$50k–$75k	13.0%
$75k–$100k	15.2%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$46,725

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.6%

$50k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 23.7%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k–$300k 3.7%

$300k–$500k 2.9%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$77,600
Median rent / month	$638
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	25.1%
Single-family detached	64.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	30.3%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.35

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	16.9%
1990–1999	16.9%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	14.7%
1960–1969	6.0%
1950–1959	10.4%
1940–1949	7.9%
1939 or earlier	6.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	12.7%
3 bedrooms	49.1%
4 bedrooms	31.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.5%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	21.3%
3 or more	36.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	63.6%
Propane / LP gas	33.4%
Wood	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	342	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	45	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	143	20.0%
Female householder, no spouse	185	25.9%
Households with children under 18	86	12.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	254	35.5%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	36.1%	30.0%
Married	47.6%	47.6%
Separated	3.4%	3.1%
Widowed	0.6%	8.1%
Divorced	12.3%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 28.4%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.2%
Bachelor's or higher	12.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	3.6%
Kindergarten	4	1.6%
Elementary school	73	28.9%
High school	24	9.5%
College / grad school	143	56.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Manufacturing 20.7%

Information 9.8%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Construction 7.3%

Retail trade 7.0%

Professional & management 5.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Public administration 3.2%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Other services 2.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.2%
Service	8.0%
Sales & office	15.4%
Natural resources & construction	18.5%
Production & transportation	27.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	2.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.2%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	47.3

Poverty

All people 16.4%

Under 18 years 29.9%

18 and over 14.9%

Married-couple families 11.7%

Female-led households 2.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.4%
Retirement income	40.3%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.6%
High blood pressure	57.2%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	22.9%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	6.9%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	39.8%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	10.0%
No physical activity	42.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.3%
Depression	22.5%
Fair or poor health	32.3%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	16.9%
No health insurance	22.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.2%
Visited dentist	48.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.1%
Teeth loss	26.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	170	11.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.3%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	48.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	53.5%
No insurance	8.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,655	96.8%
Spanish	10	0.6%
Other Indo-European	10	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,699	99.4%
Born in same state	1,699	99.4%
Born in different state	1,446	84.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	0.6%
Not a US citizen	11	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	328	19.2%
French	93	5.4%
Italian	47	2.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	0.9%
English	5	0.3%
Norwegian	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.8%
Internet access	77.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36860

What city is ZIP code 36860 in?

ZIP code 36860 is primarily assigned to Hurtsboro, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36860 in?

ZIP code 36860 falls within Russell County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36860 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 36860 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36860?

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

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36860?

16% of residents in ZIP code 36860 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36860?

Health data for ZIP code 36860 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36860 in?

ZIP code 36860 observes the CST timezone.