36269 ZIP Code — Muscadine, AL

Cleburne County, Alabama

ZIP code 36269 is located in Muscadine, Alabama, within Cleburne County. It covers approximately 44.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,350 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 938.

About ZIP code 36269

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $125,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

The gap between median ($41,867) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 38 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36269 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,350

population

44.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36269 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36269

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36269. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Muscadine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

30176 Tallapoosa (6.4 mi) 36262 Fruithurst (6.6 mi) 30182 Waco (9.9 mi) 36273 Ranburne (12.1 mi) 36264 Heflin (12.4 mi) 30113 Buchanan (13.5 mi) 30110 Bremen (13.8 mi) 30108 Bowdon (15.9 mi) 36272 Piedmont (17.1 mi) 30117 Carrollton (18.3 mi) 36263 Graham (18.9 mi) 30125 Cedartown (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,350
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	44.41 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	33.7351
Longitude	-85.3879
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	938

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	52.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	14.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.8%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,350

Population

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$41,867

Median household income

$30,859

Per capita income

$125,400

Median home value

$909

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

9.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

501

Housing units

15.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

107

10–14

15–19

20–24

113

25–34

129

35–44

45–54

100

55–59

60–64

65–74

104

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	423	31.3%
18 and over	927	68.7%
65 and over	237	17.6%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Two or more races 6.6%

Black or African American 1.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,240	91.9%
Two or more races	89	6.6%
Black or African American	19	1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	46.2%	52.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	38.8%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.1%	14.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.8%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.7%

$10k–$15k 10.7%

$15k–$25k 8.7%

$25k–$35k 15.9%

$35k–$50k 19.1%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.7%
$10k–$15k	10.7%
$15k–$25k	8.7%
$25k–$35k	15.9%
$35k–$50k	19.1%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	19.8%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$41,867

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.2%

$50k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 34.9%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 10.2%

$300k–$500k 2.0%

$500k–$1M 4.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$125,400
Median rent / month	$909
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	51.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.7%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	33.8%
1990–1999	17.4%
1980–1989	22.2%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	1.5%
1940–1949	4.5%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	39.1%
3 bedrooms	44.0%
4 bedrooms	9.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.8%
1 vehicle	36.5%
2 vehicles	45.1%
3 or more	12.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.3%
Electricity	61.4%
Propane / LP gas	32.2%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	224	39.2%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	89	15.6%
Female householder, no spouse	259	45.3%
Households with children under 18	151	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	215	37.6%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.3%	6.0%
Married	58.0%	42.9%
Separated	11.7%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	24.8%
Divorced	8.5%	26.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.5%

HS graduate 45.9%

Some college, no degree 18.9%

Associate's degree 1.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 4.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	40	10.4%
Elementary school	321	83.8%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	22	5.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.0%

Construction 26.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.2%

Education & healthcare 10.0%

Finance & real estate 6.6%

Public administration 4.4%

Professional & management 4.1%

Retail trade 2.0%

Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.1%
Service	4.1%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	30.3%
Production & transportation	22.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.6%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.4%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.4

Poverty

All people 9.2%

Under 18 years 13.2%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 23.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	2.3%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.2%
High blood pressure	39.6%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.4%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	59.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.8%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	5.2%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	59.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	34.7%
No insurance	11.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,288	95.4%
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)	1,310	97.0%
Born in same state	1,310	97.0%
Born in different state	196	14.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	40	3.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	370	27.4%
English	181	13.4%
French	138	10.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	109	8.1%
Polish	7	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	91.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36269

What city is ZIP code 36269 in?

ZIP code 36269 is primarily assigned to Muscadine, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36269 in?

ZIP code 36269 falls within Cleburne County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36269 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 36269 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 36269 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 36269 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36269?

The median home value in ZIP code 36269 is $125,400.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36269?

The median household income in ZIP code 36269 is $41,867, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36269 in?

ZIP code 36269 observes the CST timezone.