36749 ZIP Code — Jones, AL

Autauga County, Alabama

ZIP code 36749 is located in Jones, Alabama, within Autauga County. It covers approximately 61.74 square miles and serves a population of 608 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36749

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $21,651. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 77% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks. 16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 36749 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

608

population

61.74

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36749 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36749

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36749. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jones	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36758 Plantersville (5.3 mi) 36703 Selma (8.1 mi) 36006 Billingsley (9.6 mi) 36003 Autaugaville (10.4 mi) 36701 Selma (11.5 mi) 36790 Stanton (13.2 mi) 36067 Prattville (15.9 mi) 36750 Maplesville (16.8 mi) 36785 Tyler (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	608
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	001

Geography
Land area	61.74 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	32.5490
Longitude	-86.8547
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	77.3%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	2.2%	19.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

608

Population

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$21,651

Median household income

$17,915

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

63.8%

Home ownership

31.9%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

283

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	92	15.1%
18 and over	516	84.9%
65 and over	171	28.1%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.7%

Black or African American 49.3%

Group	Count	%
White	308	50.7%
Black or African American	300	49.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.3%	45.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	31.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	2.2%	19.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.4%	4.4%

$10k–$15k 24.2%

$15k–$25k 32.7%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 4.2%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 8.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	24.2%
$15k–$25k	32.7%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	4.2%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	8.1%
Median income	$21,651

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 21.7%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 36.7%

$1M+ 6.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	63.8%
Renter occupied	36.2%
Vacant	31.0%
Single-family detached	71.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	15.4%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.28

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.8%
2000–2009	6.1%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	4.0%
1960–1969	15.9%
1950–1959	13.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	37.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	12.7%
2 bedrooms	6.6%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	42.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.7%
1 vehicle	20.8%
2 vehicles	25.0%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	65.8%
Propane / LP gas	29.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	82	31.5%
Cohabiting couple	13	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	12	4.6%
Female householder, no spouse	153	58.8%
Households with children under 18	48	18.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	175	67.3%
Average household size	2.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.1%	11.5%
Married	32.9%	33.6%
Separated	1.7%	4.4%
Widowed	2.1%	28.5%
Divorced	15.2%	22.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.6%

Some HS, no diploma 24.5%

HS graduate 45.4%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.9%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	7.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	20.0%
High school	58	72.5%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.5%

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Transportation & utilities 11.8%

Construction 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Professional & management 6.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	7.1%
Service	29.4%
Sales & office	16.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	28.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.9%
Government	7.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.0%
Carpool	7.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.7

Poverty

All people 31.9%

Under 18 years 48.9%

18 and over 28.9%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 44.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	76.5%
Retirement income	15.4%
Supplemental Security	36.2%
Cash public assistance	10.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.1%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	36.3%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	30.9%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.6%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	12.8%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	56.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.5%
Under 18	17.4%
18–64 years	13.9%
65 and over	63.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.8%
Public insurance	63.3%
No insurance	15.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	571	93.9%
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)	608	100.0%
Born in same state	608	100.0%
Born in different state	503	82.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	108	17.8%
English	12	2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	2%
Italian	5	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.8%
Internet access	69.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36749

What city is ZIP code 36749 in?

ZIP code 36749 is primarily assigned to Jones, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36749 in?

ZIP code 36749 falls within Dallas County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36749 have a large retiree population?

77% of households in ZIP code 36749 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36749?

32% of residents in ZIP code 36749 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36749 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 36749 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36749?

The median household income in ZIP code 36749 is $21,651, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36749 in?

ZIP code 36749 observes the CST timezone.