36756 ZIP Code — Marion, AL

Perry County, Alabama

ZIP code 36756 is located in Marion, Alabama, within Perry County. It covers approximately 375.46 square miles and serves a population of 5,570 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36756

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 $90,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $37,758. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (19%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36756 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,570

population

375.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36756 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36756

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36756. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Marion	Acceptable
Marion	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35034 Brent (16.9 mi) 36765 Newbern (18.1 mi) 36786 Uniontown (18.4 mi) 35042 Centreville (18.7 mi) 36759 Marion Junction (19.1 mi) 36793 Lawley (19.4 mi) 36790 Stanton (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,570
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	375.46 sq mi
Water area	3.12 sq mi
Latitude	32.6790
Longitude	-87.2715
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	79.8%	80.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.3%	12.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	6.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,570

Population

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$37,758

Median household income

$15,456

Per capita income

$90,700

Median home value

$573

Median monthly rent

67.3%

Home ownership

27.5%

Poverty rate

13.9%

Unemployment

1,576

Housing units

16.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

206

Under 5

244

131

5–9

155

117

10–14

138

431

15–19

508

202

20–24

239

195

25–34

230

183

35–44

216

296

45–54

349

136

55–59

161

141

60–64

166

261

65–74

307

204

75–84

240

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,165	20.9%
18 and over	4,405	79.1%
65 and over	1,126	20.2%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 63.6%

White 35.2%

Two or more races 0.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

Other race 0.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,551	63.6%
White	1,964	35.2%
Two or more races	39	0.7%
Hispanic or Latino	13	0.2%
Other race	8	0.1%
Asian	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	79.8%	80.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.3%	12.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.9%	6.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 15.3%

$15k–$25k 12.0%

$25k–$35k 17.8%

$35k–$50k 30.6%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 4.5%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	15.3%
$15k–$25k	12.0%
$25k–$35k	17.8%
$35k–$50k	30.6%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	4.5%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
Median income	$37,758

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.8%

$50k–$100k 35.0%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 16.1%

$200k–$300k 7.1%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 2.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$90,700
Median rent / month	$573
Owner occupied	67.3%
Renter occupied	32.7%
Vacant	18.7%
Single-family detached	58.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.2%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.4%
2010–2019	12.4%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	18.2%
1970–1979	18.4%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	9.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	22.3%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	6.8%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.7%
1 vehicle	46.0%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	14.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.3%
Electricity	52.7%
Propane / LP gas	13.3%
Wood	6.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	637	36.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	278	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	831	47.6%
Households with children under 18	452	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	756	43.3%
Average household size	2.66

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.7%	47.9%
Married	34.7%	25.6%
Separated	5.0%	2.1%
Widowed	5.3%	15.6%
Divorced	2.3%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.4%

Some HS, no diploma 16.8%

HS graduate 41.7%

Some college, no degree 16.5%

Associate's degree 2.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.1%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.7%
Bachelor's or higher	16.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	9	0.6%
Kindergarten	126	8.2%
Elementary school	415	27.1%
High school	115	7.5%
College / grad school	865	56.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 28.2%

Transportation & utilities 18.5%

Retail trade 13.5%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Construction 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Professional & management 1.0%

Manufacturing 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	22.2%
Sales & office	29.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	18.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	10.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.0%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.3%
Work from home	0.9%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.3

Poverty

All people 27.5%

Under 18 years 53.6%

18 and over 18.7%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 52.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.5%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	18.9%
Cash public assistance	9.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.7%
High blood pressure	49.6%
High cholesterol	35.9%
Diabetes	18.8%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	38.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.0%
Depression	24.9%
Fair or poor health	29.7%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	20.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.1%
Visited dentist	48.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	26.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	2.2%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.3%
Public insurance	55.0%
No insurance	5.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,120	91.9%
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)	5,564	99.9%
Born in same state	5,552	99.7%
Born in different state	4,632	83.2%
Foreign born	12	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.1%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	441	7.9%
French	262	4.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	231	4.1%
English	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.3%
Internet access	69.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36756

What city is ZIP code 36756 in?

ZIP code 36756 is primarily assigned to Marion, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36756 in?

ZIP code 36756 falls within Perry County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36756?

28% of residents in ZIP code 36756 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36756 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 36756 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36756?

Health data for ZIP code 36756 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36756?

The median home value in ZIP code 36756 is $90,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 36756 in?

ZIP code 36756 observes the CST timezone.