36754 ZIP Code — Magnolia, AL

Marengo County, Alabama

ZIP code 36754 is located in Magnolia, Alabama, within Marengo County. It covers approximately 37.52 square miles and serves a population of 284 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36754

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (20%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36754 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

284

population

37.52

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36754 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36754

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36754. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Magnolia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36736 Dixons Mills (6 mi) 36722 Arlington (9.4 mi) 36783 Thomaston (10.2 mi) 36782 Sweet Water (12.2 mi) 36748 Linden (13.2 mi) 36769 Pine Hill (13.3 mi) 36728 Catherine (14 mi) 36784 Thomasville (17.6 mi) 36751 Lower Peach Tree (18.8 mi) 36738 Faunsdale (18.9 mi) 36916 Pennington (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	284
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	37.52 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	32.1308
Longitude	-87.7087
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	54.5%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	22.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	22.7%	3.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

284

Population

People per sq mi

18.9

Median age

Median household income

$10,067

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

38.0%

Poverty rate

17.9%

Unemployment

Housing units

9.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

20–24

25–34

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	134	47.2%
18 and over	150	52.8%
65 and over	38	13.4%
Median age	18.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 98.2%

White 1.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	279	98.2%
White	5	1.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.5%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.7%	22.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	15.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	22.7%	3.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 23.2%

$10k–$15k 4.0%

$15k–$25k 24.2%

$35k–$50k 30.3%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	23.2%
$10k–$15k	4.0%
$15k–$25k	24.2%
$35k–$50k	30.3%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.3%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	9.2%
Single-family detached	34.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	50.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.08

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	16.5%
1980–1989	31.2%
1970–1979	22.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	25.7%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	4.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	10.1%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	8.3%
3 bedrooms	70.6%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	25.3%
1 vehicle	41.4%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	68.7%
Propane / LP gas	31.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	21	21.2%
Male householder, no spouse	21	21.2%
Female householder, no spouse	57	57.6%
Households with children under 18	28	28.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	29	29.3%
Average household size	2.87

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	60.3%	58.9%
Married	33.3%	5.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	21.1%
Divorced	6.3%	14.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 79.8%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.0%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	15.5%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	11	19.0%
High school	8	13.8%
College / grad school	30	51.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 49.1%

Retail trade 16.4%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Public administration 10.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.5%
Service	9.1%
Sales & office	27.3%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	49.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.1%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	69.1%
Carpool	30.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 38.0%

Under 18 years 44.8%

18 and over 32.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	64.6%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	16.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	51.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.8%
High blood pressure	52.7%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	19.8%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.2%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	36.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.8%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	28.0%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.7%
No health insurance	19.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	51.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	76.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	18.0%
Public insurance	79.6%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	169	59.5%
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)	284	100.0%
Born in same state	284	100.0%
Born in different state	262	92.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	5	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	74.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36754

What city is ZIP code 36754 in?

ZIP code 36754 is primarily assigned to Magnolia, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36754 in?

ZIP code 36754 falls within Marengo County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36754 family-oriented?

47% of residents in ZIP code 36754 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 36754 have a large retiree population?

65% of households in ZIP code 36754 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36754?

38% of residents in ZIP code 36754 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36754 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 36754 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 36754 in?

ZIP code 36754 observes the CST timezone.