36453 ZIP Code — Kinston, AL

Coffee County, Alabama

ZIP code 36453 is located in Kinston, Alabama, within Coffee County. It covers approximately 102.37 square miles and serves a population of 2,583 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36453

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $91,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,099. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 36453 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,583

population

102.37

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36453 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36453

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36453. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Kinston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36477 Samson (6.8 mi) 36467 Opp (9.4 mi) 36318 Coffee Springs (11.9 mi) 36323 Elba (15.5 mi) 36442 Florala (15.7 mi) 36316 Chancellor (16.4 mi) 36340 Geneva (16.8 mi) 36421 Andalusia (17.8 mi) 36351 New Brockton (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,583
Population density	25 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	031

Geography
Land area	102.37 sq mi
Water area	0.82 sq mi
Latitude	31.2010
Longitude	-86.1508
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%	44.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	32.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	20.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.8%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,583

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$44,099

Median household income

$25,328

Per capita income

$91,400

Median home value

$669

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

18.7%

Poverty rate

9.7%

Unemployment

921

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

111

20–24

105

115

25–34

108

35–44

185

45–54

174

143

55–59

135

136

60–64

127

187

65–74

176

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	426	16.5%
18 and over	2,157	83.5%
65 and over	574	22.2%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Two or more races 1.4%

Asian 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Black or African American 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,486	96.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	37	1.4%
Two or more races	35	1.4%
Asian	20	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Black or African American	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.4%	44.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	32.3%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.3%	20.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	2.8%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 21.8%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 6.4%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 3.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	21.8%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	6.4%
$100k–$150k	9.5%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	3.0%
Median income	$44,099

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.7%

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 12.8%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$91,400
Median rent / month	$669
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	69.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.1%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	8.8%
1990–1999	15.5%
1980–1989	9.4%
1970–1979	25.1%
1960–1969	15.7%
1950–1959	9.0%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	9.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	23.5%
3 bedrooms	58.6%
4 bedrooms	11.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	27.0%
2 vehicles	46.6%
3 or more	23.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.2%
Electricity	85.3%
Propane / LP gas	11.3%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.7%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	479	49.2%
Cohabiting couple	41	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	150	15.4%
Female householder, no spouse	303	31.1%
Households with children under 18	219	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	390	40.1%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.0%	19.0%
Married	46.7%	54.2%
Separated	1.6%	2.4%
Widowed	3.2%	15.1%
Divorced	20.4%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.9%

HS graduate 40.4%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.1%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	21	4.2%
Kindergarten	24	4.8%
Elementary school	200	39.8%
High school	86	17.1%
College / grad school	172	34.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.5%

Agriculture & mining 12.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.6%

Education & healthcare 11.4%

Retail trade 10.4%

Professional & management 7.9%

Construction 7.3%

Finance & real estate 4.5%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 3.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Information 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	21.4%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.3%
Government	16.5%
Self-employed	8.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	10.4%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.9

Poverty

All people 18.7%

Under 18 years 32.7%

18 and over 16.1%

Married-couple families 7.9%

Female-led households 28.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.7%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.5%
High blood pressure	46.7%
High cholesterol	41.4%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	38.8%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.9%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.1%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	34.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.5%
Depression	28.9%
Fair or poor health	24.9%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.8%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.6%
Under 18	9.2%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	35.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.2%
Public insurance	42.4%
No insurance	21.1%
Uninsured under 19	8.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,477	95.9%
Spanish	25	1.0%
Other Indo-European	17	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,546	98.6%
Born in same state	2,541	98.4%
Born in different state	1,837	71.1%
Foreign born	5	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	37	1.4%
Not a US citizen	8	21.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	466	18%
Arab	328	12.7%
Italian	278	10.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	1%
Dutch	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.7%
Internet access	84.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36453

What city is ZIP code 36453 in?

ZIP code 36453 is primarily assigned to Kinston, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36453 in?

ZIP code 36453 falls within Coffee County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36453 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 36453 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36453?

13% 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 36453?

19% of residents in ZIP code 36453 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36453 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 36453 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 36453 in?

ZIP code 36453 observes the CST timezone.