36553 ZIP Code — Mc Intosh, AL

Washington County, Alabama

ZIP code 36553 is located in Mc Intosh, Alabama, within Washington County. It covers approximately 93.79 square miles and serves a population of 3,498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36553

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 $155,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($50,000) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 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 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (18%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36553 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,498

population

93.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36553 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36553

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36553. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mc Intosh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36560 Mount Vernon (10.7 mi) 36585 Wagarville (11 mi) 36529 Deer Park (13.2 mi) 36583 Tibbie (15.1 mi) 36539 Fruitdale (15.3 mi) 36550 Little River (16.7 mi) 36548 Leroy (17.4 mi) 36579 Stockton (18.3 mi) 36522 Citronelle (18.3 mi) 36584 Vinegar Bend (18.4 mi) 36545 Jackson (18.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,498
Population density	37 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	93.79 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	31.2419
Longitude	-88.0739
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	11.9%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	13.6%	4.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,498

Population

People per sq mi

41.4

Median age

$50,000

Median household income

$21,969

Per capita income

$155,600

Median home value

$600

Median monthly rent

92.3%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

1,316

Housing units

12.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

126

10–14

122

225

15–19

218

321

20–24

311

25–34

158

35–44

152

248

45–54

239

268

55–59

259

60–64

167

65–74

161

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	827	23.6%
18 and over	2,671	76.4%
65 and over	366	10.5%
Median age	41.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 34.5%

Black or African American 34.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 29.7%

Two or more races 1.5%

Group	Count	%
White	1,207	34.5%
Black or African American	1,198	34.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,039	29.7%
Two or more races	53	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.4%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	11.9%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	24.1%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	13.6%	4.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 13.0%

$10k–$15k 10.4%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 1.2%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 8.5%

$75k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 20.4%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 6.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$10k–$15k	10.4%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	1.2%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	8.5%
$75k–$100k	6.3%
$100k–$150k	20.4%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	6.0%
Median income	$50,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.9%

$50k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 7.9%

$150k–$200k 38.0%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 9.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,600
Median rent / month	$600
Owner occupied	92.3%
Renter occupied	7.7%
Vacant	23.6%
Single-family detached	65.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	31.6%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	18.0%
1990–1999	28.3%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	21.5%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	4.0%
2 bedrooms	16.3%
3 bedrooms	49.6%
4 bedrooms	27.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.5%
1 vehicle	19.6%
2 vehicles	22.9%
3 or more	54.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.1%
Electricity	84.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	694	65.0%
Cohabiting couple	2	0.2%
Male householder, no spouse	181	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	191	17.9%
Households with children under 18	374	35.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	302	28.3%
Average household size	3.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.7%	45.2%
Married	44.4%	48.6%
Separated	2.9%	2.5%
Widowed	4.4%	3.4%
Divorced	2.5%	0.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.5%

HS graduate 43.4%

Some college, no degree 28.2%

Associate's degree 11.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.4%
Bachelor's or higher	12.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.2%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	293	33.6%
High school	397	45.5%
College / grad school	180	20.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.0%

Professional & management 17.3%

Construction 14.1%

Education & healthcare 13.2%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Retail trade 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.7%

Public administration 5.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	17.9%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	7.3%
Production & transportation	30.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.7%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.9%
Carpool	4.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	6.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 27.2%

18 and over 16.6%

Married-couple families 14.7%

Female-led households 65.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.8%
Retirement income	17.4%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.3%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	34.7%
Diabetes	18.4%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.3%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	35.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.0%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	28.9%
Poor mental health	19.9%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	47.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.5%
Teeth loss	26.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	53	2.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.5%
Under 18	1.0%
18–64 years	14.6%
65 and over	24.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	33.6%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,383	96.7%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,424	97.9%
Born in same state	3,424	97.9%
Born in different state	2,708	77.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	74	2.1%
Not a US citizen	73	98.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	356	10.2%
French	114	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	89	2.5%
English	2	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.5%
Internet access	82.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36553

What city is ZIP code 36553 in?

ZIP code 36553 is primarily assigned to Mc Intosh, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36553 in?

ZIP code 36553 falls within Washington County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36553 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 36553 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36553?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36553?

19% of residents in ZIP code 36553 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36553 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 36553 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36553 in?

ZIP code 36553 observes the CST timezone.