36455 ZIP Code — Lockhart, AL

Covington County, Alabama

ZIP code 36455 is located in Lockhart, Alabama, within Covington County. It covers approximately 0.70 square miles and serves a population of 304 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36455

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $75,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

The gap between median ($33,583) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 63% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (17%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 23% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 36455 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

304

population

0.70

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36455 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36455

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36455. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lockhart	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	304
Population density	434 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	0.70 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	31.0131
Longitude	-86.3500
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	66.3%	56.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

304

Population

434

People per sq mi

55.7

Median age

$33,583

Median household income

$31,567

Per capita income

$75,000

Median home value

$668

Median monthly rent

55.9%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

13.3%

Unemployment

161

Housing units

5.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	52	17.1%
18 and over	252	82.9%
65 and over	100	32.9%
Median age	55.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 88.8%

Black or African American 11.2%

Group	Count	%
White	270	88.8%
Black or African American	34	11.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.3%	56.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	15.8%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.3%	2.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.6%

$10k–$15k 26.6%

$15k–$25k 7.7%

$25k–$35k 16.1%

$35k–$50k 7.7%

$50k–$75k 11.2%

$75k–$100k 4.2%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 5.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.6%
$10k–$15k	26.6%
$15k–$25k	7.7%
$25k–$35k	16.1%
$35k–$50k	7.7%
$50k–$75k	11.2%
$75k–$100k	4.2%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	5.6%
Median income	$33,583

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.0%

$50k–$100k 50.0%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,000
Median rent / month	$668
Owner occupied	55.9%
Renter occupied	44.1%
Vacant	36.2%
Single-family detached	81.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.7%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	14.7%
1980–1989	19.2%
1970–1979	19.6%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	8.9%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	24.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	7.1%
2 bedrooms	19.6%
3 bedrooms	65.6%
4 bedrooms	7.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.6%
1 vehicle	48.3%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	14.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.1%
Electricity	73.4%
Propane / LP gas	17.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	60	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	3	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	29	20.3%
Female householder, no spouse	51	35.7%
Households with children under 18	22	15.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	70	49.0%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.5%	12.8%
Married	50.4%	39.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	22.4%
Divorced	3.4%	25.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 67.3%

Some college, no degree 11.7%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 2.0%

Graduate / professional 3.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.7%
Bachelor's or higher	5.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	25	52.1%
High school	23	47.9%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.4%

Finance & real estate 19.4%

Education & healthcare 14.3%

Other services 12.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.2%

Construction 6.1%

Manufacturing 6.1%

Agriculture & mining 4.1%

Professional & management 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.1%

Wholesale trade 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.4%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	32.7%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	17.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	10.2%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.7%
Carpool	9.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.9%
Retirement income	9.8%
Supplemental Security	5.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.9%
High blood pressure	48.4%
High cholesterol	40.0%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	4.9%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.6%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.0%
Binge drinking	12.9%
No physical activity	33.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	25.4%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	52.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	21.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	18	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	16.4%
65 and over	48.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.1%
Public insurance	45.7%
No insurance	23.0%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	300	98.7%
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)	304	100.0%
Born in same state	304	100.0%
Born in different state	245	80.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	12	3.9%
French	10	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4	1.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.0%
Internet access	51.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36455

What city is ZIP code 36455 in?

ZIP code 36455 is primarily assigned to Lockhart, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36455 in?

ZIP code 36455 falls within Covington County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36455 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 36455 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36455 have an older population?

33% of residents in ZIP code 36455 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36455?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36455?

Health data for ZIP code 36455 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36455 in?

ZIP code 36455 observes the CST timezone.