36759 ZIP Code — Marion Junction, AL

Dallas County, Alabama

ZIP code 36759 is located in Marion Junction, Alabama, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 212.05 square miles and serves a population of 1,683 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36759

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 $58,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $27,390. Poverty affects 36% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% 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 (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 36759 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.

1,683

population

212.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36759 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36759

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36759. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marion Junction	Acceptable
Marion Junction	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36773 Safford (9.8 mi) 36767 Orrville (11.1 mi) 36786 Uniontown (11.3 mi) 36701 Selma (14.6 mi) 36720 Alberta (18.3 mi) 36775 Sardis (18.4 mi) 36756 Marion (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,683
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	212.05 sq mi
Water area	1.19 sq mi
Latitude	32.4023
Longitude	-87.2647
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	67.7%	65.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	23.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	10.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,683

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$27,390

Median household income

$22,268

Per capita income

$58,400

Median home value

$1,574

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

35.5%

Poverty rate

18.6%

Unemployment

780

Housing units

13.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

120

25–34

117

35–44

144

45–54

141

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	348	20.7%
18 and over	1,335	79.3%
65 and over	310	18.4%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 80.1%

White 19.9%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,348	80.1%
White	335	19.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	67.7%	65.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	23.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.6%	10.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.8%

$10k–$15k 16.2%

$15k–$25k 21.6%

$25k–$35k 18.2%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 15.3%

$75k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 0.4%

$150k–$200k 0.7%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.8%
$10k–$15k	16.2%
$15k–$25k	21.6%
$25k–$35k	18.2%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	15.3%
$75k–$100k	7.9%
$100k–$150k	0.4%
$150k–$200k	0.7%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$27,390

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 40.0%

$50k–$100k 25.1%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k–$300k 2.8%

$300k–$500k 5.4%

$500k–$1M 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$58,400
Median rent / month	$1,574
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	25.8%
Single-family detached	42.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	57.1%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.34

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.1%
2000–2009	6.5%
1990–1999	25.6%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	23.5%
1960–1969	6.4%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	5.4%
1939 or earlier	3.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.9%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	15.2%
5+ bedrooms	6.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	52.9%
2 vehicles	21.3%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.2%
Electricity	60.5%
Propane / LP gas	29.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	180	26.2%
Cohabiting couple	66	9.6%
Male householder, no spouse	95	13.8%
Female householder, no spouse	345	50.3%
Households with children under 18	151	22.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	254	37.0%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.6%	42.1%
Married	36.9%	25.5%
Separated	2.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	16.6%
Divorced	16.5%	15.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 37.2%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 7.9%

Bachelor's degree 10.7%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.4%
Bachelor's or higher	13.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	44	9.4%
Kindergarten	5	1.1%
Elementary school	269	57.4%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	151	32.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 36.5%

Education & healthcare 14.7%

Finance & real estate 9.8%

Retail trade 7.8%

Information 7.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Construction 5.8%

Agriculture & mining 5.5%

Professional & management 4.7%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.2%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	37.7%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	23.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.7%
Government	3.2%
Self-employed	16.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.0%
Carpool	13.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 35.5%

Under 18 years 66.7%

18 and over 27.3%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 50.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	56.9%
Retirement income	30.6%
Supplemental Security	19.0%
Cash public assistance	11.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	29.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.9%
High blood pressure	55.8%
High cholesterol	39.4%
Diabetes	21.6%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	6.7%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	38.9%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	10.5%
No physical activity	38.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.0%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	32.5%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	17.7%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	45.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	28.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	5.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.0%
Under 18	12.6%
18–64 years	27.0%
65 and over	48.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.7%
Public insurance	57.6%
No insurance	7.4%
Uninsured under 19	8.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,639	97.4%
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)	1,659	98.6%
Born in same state	1,659	98.6%
Born in different state	1,605	95.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	24	1.4%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	100	5.9%
French	73	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	72	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36759

What city is ZIP code 36759 in?

ZIP code 36759 is primarily assigned to Marion Junction, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36759 in?

ZIP code 36759 falls within Dallas County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36759?

36% of residents in ZIP code 36759 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36759 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 36759 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36759?

13% 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 36759?

Health data for ZIP code 36759 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (22%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36759 in?

ZIP code 36759 observes the CST timezone.