36548 ZIP Code — Leroy, AL

Washington County, Alabama

ZIP code 36548 is located in Leroy, Alabama, within Washington County. It covers approximately 32.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,220 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36548

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $97,917.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%), diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

1,220

population

32.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36548 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36548

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36548. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leroy	Acceptable
Leroy	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36545 Jackson (4.3 mi) 36569 Saint Stephens (6 mi) 36585 Wagarville (7.6 mi) 36538 Frankville (15.6 mi) 36540 Gainestown (17.2 mi) 36553 Mc Intosh (17.4 mi) 36451 Grove Hill (17.9 mi) 36518 Chatom (18 mi) 36583 Tibbie (19.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,220
Population density	38 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	32.45 sq mi
Water area	0.76 sq mi
Latitude	31.4754
Longitude	-87.9627
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	12.1%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	43.6%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.5%	4.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,220

Population

People per sq mi

34.8

Median age

$97,917

Median household income

$30,883

Per capita income

$169,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

12.8%

Poverty rate

8.1%

Unemployment

465

Housing units

29.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

128

5–9

107

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

111

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	444	36.4%
18 and over	776	63.6%
65 and over	171	14.0%
Median age	34.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 55.1%

Black or African American 38.3%

Asian 3.8%

Two or more races 2.9%

Group	Count	%
White	672	55.1%
Black or African American	467	38.3%
Asian	46	3.8%
Two or more races	35	2.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.8%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	12.1%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	43.6%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.5%	4.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.8%

$15k–$25k 8.5%

$25k–$35k 3.1%

$35k–$50k 20.4%

$50k–$75k 8.8%

$75k–$100k 2.3%

$100k–$150k 24.5%

$150k–$200k 21.4%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$15k–$25k	8.5%
$25k–$35k	3.1%
$35k–$50k	20.4%
$50k–$75k	8.8%
$75k–$100k	2.3%
$100k–$150k	24.5%
$150k–$200k	21.4%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$97,917

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.4%

$50k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 9.7%

$150k–$200k 12.1%

$200k–$300k 19.5%

$300k–$500k 21.2%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	24.6%
Single-family detached	71.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.92

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.6%
2000–2009	12.3%
1990–1999	14.8%
1980–1989	11.9%
1970–1979	34.7%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	9.2%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.2%
3 bedrooms	72.1%
4 bedrooms	20.3%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.5%
1 vehicle	20.7%
2 vehicles	25.1%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.0%
Electricity	81.9%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	219	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	24	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	49	12.7%
Female householder, no spouse	95	24.5%
Households with children under 18	141	36.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	32.0%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.8%	29.3%
Married	62.6%	40.7%
Separated	0.0%	5.0%
Widowed	1.9%	13.6%
Divorced	16.6%	11.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 3.5%

HS graduate 37.4%

Some college, no degree 22.9%

Associate's degree 6.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 11.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.5%
Bachelor's or higher	29.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	129	32.8%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	179	45.5%
High school	49	12.5%
College / grad school	36	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 22.9%

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Public administration 17.4%

Other services 9.8%

Manufacturing 9.3%

Retail trade 6.0%

Construction 5.7%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.8%
Service	23.3%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	11.0%
Production & transportation	22.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.7%
Government	34.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.5%
Carpool	1.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 12.8%

Under 18 years 27.5%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 51.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.0%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	16.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.1%
High blood pressure	44.4%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	29.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.9%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	22.4%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	16.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.3%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	76	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.8%
65 and over	39.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	10.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,143	93.7%
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)	1,220	100.0%
Born in same state	1,220	100.0%
Born in different state	1,034	84.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	129	10.6%
Arab	77	6.3%
Italian	50	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	35	2.9%
Polish	9	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.7%
Internet access	95.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36548

What city is ZIP code 36548 in?

ZIP code 36548 is primarily assigned to Leroy, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36548 in?

ZIP code 36548 falls within Washington County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36548 family-oriented?

36% of residents in ZIP code 36548 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Is ZIP code 36548 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 36548 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36548?

Health data for ZIP code 36548 shows elevated rates of obesity (44%) and diabetes (15%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 36548 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 36548 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 36548 in?

ZIP code 36548 observes the CST timezone.