36053 ZIP Code — Midway, AL

Bullock County, Alabama

ZIP code 36053 is located in Midway, Alabama, within Bullock County. It covers approximately 320.01 square miles and serves a population of 2,505 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36053

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 $103,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,403. SNAP benefit usage at 41% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% 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. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (52%), diabetes (23%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36053 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,505

population

320.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36053 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36053

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36053. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Midway	Acceptable
Midway	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36016 Clayton (14.5 mi) 36860 Hurtsboro (14.6 mi) 36027 Eufaula (15.5 mi) 36089 Union Springs (15.9 mi) 36858 Hatchechubbee (17.4 mi) 36871 Pittsview (19.3 mi) 36048 Louisville (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,505
Population density	8 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	320.01 sq mi
Water area	0.39 sq mi
Latitude	32.0682
Longitude	-85.4258
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	64.5%	58.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	25.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	13.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,505

Population

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$45,403

Median household income

$22,555

Per capita income

$103,000

Median home value

$585

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

984

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

113

138

15–19

159

20–24

161

25–34

185

117

35–44

135

127

45–54

145

55–59

60–64

65–74

101

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	530	21.2%
18 and over	1,975	78.8%
65 and over	372	14.9%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 84.8%

White 13.8%

Two or more races 0.8%

Asian 0.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,127	84.8%
White	346	13.8%
Two or more races	20	0.8%
Asian	9	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino	3	0.1%
Other race	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.5%	58.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.5%	25.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.1%	13.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.1%

$10k–$15k 7.7%

$15k–$25k 7.0%

$25k–$35k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 24.4%

$75k–$100k 5.6%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 0.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.1%
$10k–$15k	7.7%
$15k–$25k	7.0%
$25k–$35k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	24.4%
$75k–$100k	5.6%
$100k–$150k	10.5%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	0.8%
Median income	$45,403

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.3%

$50k–$100k 20.0%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$150k–$200k 17.3%

$200k–$300k 8.3%

$300k–$500k 3.6%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$103,000
Median rent / month	$585
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	26.2%
Single-family detached	59.1%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	34.9%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	3.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	23.9%
1980–1989	16.2%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	16.1%
1950–1959	3.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	9.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	56.1%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.0%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	18.7%
3 or more	34.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.0%
Electricity	55.0%
Propane / LP gas	39.2%
Wood	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	275	31.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	232	26.3%
Female householder, no spouse	375	42.5%
Households with children under 18	299	33.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	309	35.0%
Average household size	2.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.0%	53.1%
Married	31.9%	24.4%
Separated	1.2%	0.6%
Widowed	2.6%	11.2%
Divorced	12.3%	10.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.8%

HS graduate 36.6%

Some college, no degree 33.5%

Associate's degree 5.8%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 5.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	6.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	231	31.0%
High school	206	27.7%
College / grad school	262	35.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 38.7%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Other services 10.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Public administration 8.0%

Retail trade 4.9%

Finance & real estate 3.8%

Agriculture & mining 2.7%

Construction 2.2%

Professional & management 2.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	14.8%
Sales & office	12.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	40.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	23.7%
Self-employed	11.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.2%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	45.4

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 4.3%

18 and over 11.3%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 3.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.6%
Retirement income	24.3%
Supplemental Security	13.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	41.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	51.5%
High blood pressure	57.1%
High cholesterol	38.1%
Diabetes	23.2%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	7.1%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	39.0%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	9.9%
No physical activity	42.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.1%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	35.0%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	18.3%
No health insurance	23.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	43.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	30.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	197	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.2%
65 and over	50.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.5%
Public insurance	48.1%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,386	95.2%
Spanish	31	1.3%
Other Indo-European	21	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	2	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,477	98.9%
Born in same state	2,477	98.9%
Born in different state	2,166	86.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	28	1.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	509	20.3%
French	42	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	15	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	80.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36053

What city is ZIP code 36053 in?

ZIP code 36053 is primarily assigned to Midway, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36053 in?

ZIP code 36053 falls within Barbour County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36053?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 36053 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 36053 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36053?

Health data for ZIP code 36053 shows elevated rates of obesity (52%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36053?

The median home value in ZIP code 36053 is $103,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36053 in?

ZIP code 36053 observes the CST timezone.