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Barbour County
Louisville, AL
36048
36048 ZIP Code — Louisville, AL
Barbour County, Alabama
ZIP code 36048 is located in
Louisville ,
Alabama ,
within Barbour County .
It covers approximately 105.06 square miles and serves a population of
1,240 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 334 .
About ZIP code 36048
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $83,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 71%.
Median household income is $24,289. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (22%), smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.
Overall, ZIP code 36048 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,240
Population density
12 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
005
Geography
Land area
105.06 sq mi
Water area
0.19 sq mi
Latitude
31.8102
Longitude
-85.5732
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
334
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
76.8%
62.8%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
15.3%
22.9%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
6.8%
11.6%
18.0%
Over $200k
1.1%
2.6%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$24,289
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 233 18.8% 18 and over 1,007 81.2% 65 and over 272 21.9% Median age 44.5 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
54.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
Group Count % Black or African American 687 54.4% White 518 41% Two or more races 32 2.5% Hispanic or Latino 22 1.7% Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
76.8%
62.8%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
15.3%
22.9%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
6.8%
11.6%
18.0%
Over $200k
1.1%
2.6%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 13.4% $10k–$15k 8.2% $15k–$25k 31.2% $25k–$35k 5.0% $35k–$50k 15.6% $50k–$75k 10.8% $75k–$100k 3.8% $100k–$150k 8.2% $150k–$200k 2.2% $200k+ 1.5% Median income $24,289
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $83,700 Median rent / month $760 Owner occupied 70.7% Renter occupied 29.3% Vacant 26.6% Single-family detached 56.7% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 41.6% Median rooms 5.8 Avg household size (owned) 2.11
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.9% 2010–2019 6.5% 2000–2009 13.7% 1990–1999 29.0% 1980–1989 8.4% 1970–1979 7.4% 1960–1969 13.2% 1950–1959 1.9% 1940–1949 5.5% 1939 or earlier 12.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.6% 2 bedrooms 27.6% 3 bedrooms 58.9% 4 bedrooms 11.8% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 12.7% 1 vehicle 30.9% 2 vehicles 38.4% 3 or more 18.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 72.9% Propane / LP gas 26.8% Wood 0.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 167 28.6% Cohabiting couple 8 1.4% Male householder, no spouse 207 35.5% Female householder, no spouse 201 34.5% Households with children under 18 128 22.0% Households with seniors (65+) 183 31.4% Average household size 2.13
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.1% 20.8% Married 28.8% 49.8% Separated 18.6% 9.5% Widowed 5.1% 13.8% Divorced 19.5% 6.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
17.1%
Some college, no degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
4.5%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 76.5% Bachelor's or higher 9.5%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 1 0.4% Kindergarten 66 23.6% Elementary school 113 40.4% High school 33 11.8% College / grad school 67 23.9%
Employment
Industry of employment
Professional & management
18.1%
Public administration
12.0%
Education & healthcare
9.1%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.7%
Agriculture & mining
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
3.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 25.2% Service 23.9% Sales & office 10.7% Natural resources & construction 4.1% Production & transportation 36.1%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 74.6% Government 22.5% Self-employed 3.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 71.6% Carpool 10.8% Public transit 0.0% Walk 13.8% Work from home 3.7% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 23.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
9.6%
Female-led households
72.7%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 45.6% Retirement income 14.1% Supplemental Security 13.9% Cash public assistance 0.7% Food stamps / SNAP 13.7%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 48.6% High blood pressure 54.3% High cholesterol 41.3% Diabetes 21.6% Heart disease 11.7% Stroke 7.3% Asthma 12.3% Arthritis 41.3% Kidney disease 5.5% Pulmonary disease 15.3% Cancer 7.3%
Behavior / access % Smoking 28.8% Binge drinking 10.2% No physical activity 43.3% Less than 7 hrs sleep 43.7% Depression 25.1% Fair or poor health 36.2% Poor mental health 18.4% Poor physical health 19.6% No health insurance 25.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.2% Visited dentist 42.5% Cholesterol screening 89.6% Teeth loss 32.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 35 3.5%
Disability % Any disability 23.5% Under 18 0.4% 18–64 years 21.8% 65 and over 47.8%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 53.1% Public insurance 47.4% No insurance 8.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,222 98.5% Spanish 13 1.1% Other Indo-European 6 0.5% Asian & Pacific Islander 7 0.6% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,231 99.3% Born in same state 1,222 98.5% Born in different state 1,049 84.6% Foreign born 9 0.7% Naturalized citizen 9 0.7% Not a US citizen 7 77.8%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 309 24.9% French 63 5.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 33 2.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 47.0% Internet access 64.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36048
What city is ZIP code 36048 in?
ZIP code 36048 is primarily assigned to Louisville, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36048 in?
ZIP code 36048 falls within Barbour County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36048?
26% of residents in ZIP code 36048 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 36048?
10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 36048 have a large retiree population?
46% of households in ZIP code 36048 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36048?
Health data for ZIP code 36048 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (22%) and smoking (29%) compared to national benchmarks.
What timezone is ZIP code 36048 in?
ZIP code 36048 observes the CST timezone.
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