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Dallas County
Minter, AL
36761
36761 ZIP Code — Minter, AL
Dallas County, Alabama
ZIP code 36761 is located in
Minter ,
Alabama ,
within Dallas County .
It covers approximately 242.54 square miles and serves a population of
754 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 334 .
About ZIP code 36761
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 $51,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
The gap between median ($26,528) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 51% 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 41 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
College attainment at 5% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (24%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 36761 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
754
Population density
3 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
047
Geography
Land area
242.54 sq mi
Water area
1.81 sq mi
Latitude
32.0945
Longitude
-86.9828
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
334
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
79.8%
65.3%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
12.4%
23.4%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
4.8%
10.3%
18.0%
Over $200k
3.1%
1.0%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$26,528
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 208 27.6% 18 and over 546 72.4% 65 and over 222 29.4% Median age 54.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
79.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.7%
Group Count % Black or African American 602 79.8% White 147 19.5% American Indian / Alaska Native 5 0.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
79.8%
65.3%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
12.4%
23.4%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
4.8%
10.3%
18.0%
Over $200k
3.1%
1.0%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 9.1% $10k–$15k 23.0% $15k–$25k 12.0% $25k–$35k 25.7% $35k–$50k 10.4% $50k–$75k 9.1% $100k–$150k 5.9% $200k+ 4.8% Median income $26,528
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $51,100 Median rent / month $785 Owner occupied 74.3% Renter occupied 25.7% Vacant 27.9% Single-family detached 56.8% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 43.2% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 1.83
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 9.8% 2000–2009 4.2% 1990–1999 27.4% 1980–1989 11.9% 1970–1979 27.6% 1960–1969 7.3% 1950–1959 6.4% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 5.4%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.3% 2 bedrooms 12.7% 3 bedrooms 53.8% 4 bedrooms 28.9% 5+ bedrooms 3.3%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 15.5% 1 vehicle 44.7% 2 vehicles 24.1% 3 or more 15.8%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 4.8% Electricity 41.2% Propane / LP gas 51.3% Fuel oil 1.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 72 19.3% Cohabiting couple 0 0.0% Male householder, no spouse 71 19.0% Female householder, no spouse 231 61.8% Households with children under 18 78 20.9% Households with seniors (65+) 164 43.9% Average household size 1.96
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 41.2% 28.2% Married 30.9% 23.6% Separated 0.0% 7.3% Widowed 0.0% 23.6% Divorced 27.9% 17.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
18.3%
Some college, no degree
13.2%
Graduate / professional
2.8%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.3% Bachelor's or higher 5.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 134 65.4% High school 71 34.6% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
17.8%
Transportation & utilities
10.2%
Agriculture & mining
8.9%
Public administration
4.5%
Professional & management
3.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 16.6% Service 14.6% Sales & office 4.5% Natural resources & construction 28.7% Production & transportation 35.7%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 73.2% Government 7.6% Self-employed 19.1% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 100.0% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 40.9
Poverty
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
55.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 51.1% Retirement income 22.5% Supplemental Security 22.5% Cash public assistance 1.1% Food stamps / SNAP 36.9%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 50.2% High blood pressure 57.7% High cholesterol 38.3% Diabetes 23.5% Heart disease 10.8% Stroke 7.3% Asthma 12.5% Arthritis 40.4% Kidney disease 5.6% Pulmonary disease 13.1% Cancer 7.0%
Behavior / access % Smoking 24.6% Binge drinking 9.3% No physical activity 40.9% Less than 7 hrs sleep 45.3% Depression 23.5% Fair or poor health 34.4% Poor mental health 17.9% Poor physical health 18.2% No health insurance 21.8% Visited doctor (checkup) 82.9% Visited dentist 44.8% Cholesterol screening 91.4% Teeth loss 28.8%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 40 7.3%
Disability % Any disability 25.5% Under 18 16.0% 18–64 years 17.0% 65 and over 45.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 38.1% Public insurance 73.2% No insurance 5.0% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 736 97.6% 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) 754 100.0% Born in same state 754 100.0% Born in different state 710 94.2% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 183 24.3% French 23 3.1%
Ancestry Count % Italian 13 1.7%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 49.6% Internet access 59.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36761
What city is ZIP code 36761 in?
ZIP code 36761 is primarily assigned to Minter, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36761 in?
ZIP code 36761 falls within Dallas County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36761?
37% of residents in ZIP code 36761 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 36761 have an older population?
29% of residents in ZIP code 36761 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 36761?
5% 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 36761 have a large retiree population?
51% of households in ZIP code 36761 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What timezone is ZIP code 36761 in?
ZIP code 36761 observes the CST timezone.
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