36049 ZIP Code — Luverne, AL

Crenshaw County, Alabama

ZIP code 36049 is located in Luverne, Alabama, within Crenshaw County. It covers approximately 161.03 square miles and serves a population of 5,403 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36049

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 $114,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $51,839. 41% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

5,403

population

161.03

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36049 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36049

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36049. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Luverne	Acceptable
Luverne	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36071 Rutledge (5.7 mi) 36035 Goshen (10.8 mi) 36042 Honoraville (11.6 mi) 36009 Brantley (12.8 mi) 36041 Highland Home (13.6 mi) 36034 Glenwood (14.2 mi) 36028 Dozier (15.9 mi) 36036 Grady (17.5 mi) 36046 Lapine (17.6 mi) 36079 Troy (17.6 mi) 36082 Troy (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,403
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	161.03 sq mi
Water area	0.65 sq mi
Latitude	31.7409
Longitude	-86.2896
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	55.5%	55.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	25.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,403

Population

People per sq mi

41.9

Median age

$51,839

Median household income

$25,785

Per capita income

$114,800

Median home value

$587

Median monthly rent

72.9%

Home ownership

11.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

1,895

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

112

Under 5

116

195

5–9

203

201

10–14

210

108

15–19

112

143

20–24

150

352

25–34

367

332

35–44

346

275

45–54

287

114

55–59

119

201

60–64

210

328

65–74

342

154

75–84

161

130

85+

135

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,190	22.0%
18 and over	4,213	78.0%
65 and over	1,250	23.1%
Median age	41.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.3%

Black or African American 20%

Two or more races 3.7%

Asian 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Other race 1.9%

Group	Count	%
White	3,874	70.3%
Black or African American	1,103	20%
Two or more races	206	3.7%
Asian	117	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	107	1.9%
Other race	103	1.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	55.5%	55.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	25.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.3%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.8%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 5.5%

$15k–$25k 7.3%

$25k–$35k 14.7%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 21.0%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 2.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	5.5%
$15k–$25k	7.3%
$25k–$35k	14.7%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	21.0%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	12.1%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	2.7%
Median income	$51,839

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.5%

$50k–$100k 26.3%

$100k–$150k 17.3%

$150k–$200k 9.3%

$200k–$300k 22.6%

$300k–$500k 4.6%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,800
Median rent / month	$587
Owner occupied	72.9%
Renter occupied	27.1%
Vacant	24.2%
Single-family detached	70.0%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	17.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	12.5%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	19.0%
1970–1979	25.4%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	16.5%
3 bedrooms	61.9%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.4%
1 vehicle	30.3%
2 vehicles	35.4%
3 or more	26.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.9%
Electricity	73.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.6%
Wood	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	932	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	50	2.8%
Male householder, no spouse	369	20.4%
Female householder, no spouse	455	25.2%
Households with children under 18	550	30.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	643	35.6%
Average household size	2.85

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.2%	21.9%
Married	54.0%	47.0%
Separated	2.8%	3.3%
Widowed	2.4%	16.6%
Divorced	8.7%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 43.7%

Some college, no degree 11.5%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 13.3%

Graduate / professional 7.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.9%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	105	9.9%
Kindergarten	18	1.7%
Elementary school	658	62.1%
High school	172	16.2%
College / grad school	107	10.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 23.0%

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Retail trade 9.9%

Professional & management 9.9%

Construction 6.9%

Public administration 5.4%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.4%

Other services 2.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Information 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.9%
Service	18.5%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.2%
Production & transportation	28.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.7%
Government	11.7%
Self-employed	11.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	75.5%
Carpool	15.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	7.5%
Other means	1.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 11.7%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 9.7%

Married-couple families 3.6%

Female-led households 9.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.5%
Retirement income	26.5%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.5%
High blood pressure	43.5%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	13.9%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.8%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.8%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	21.6%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	150	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	13.3%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	37.7%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	7.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,175	95.8%
Spanish	241	4.7%
Other Indo-European	153	3.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	5	0.1%
Other languages	83	1.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,125	94.9%
Born in same state	5,119	94.7%
Born in different state	4,528	83.8%
Foreign born	6	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	278	5.1%
Not a US citizen	32	11.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,754	32.5%
French	389	7.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	203	3.8%
Dutch	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36049

What city is ZIP code 36049 in?

ZIP code 36049 is primarily assigned to Luverne, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36049 in?

ZIP code 36049 falls within Crenshaw County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36049 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 36049 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36049?

The median home value in ZIP code 36049 is $114,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 36049?

ZIP code 36049 has an estimated population of 5,403 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36049?

The median household income in ZIP code 36049 is $51,839, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36049 in?

ZIP code 36049 observes the CST timezone.