36763 ZIP Code — Myrtlewood, AL
Marengo County, Alabama
ZIP code 36763 is located in Myrtlewood, Alabama, within Marengo County. It covers approximately 28.89 square miles and serves a population of 186 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.
186
population
28.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36763 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36763
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36763. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Myrtlewood | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 186 |
| Population density | 6 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 091 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 28.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.71 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.2515 |
| Longitude | -87.9754 |
| 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 | 34.1% | 59.7% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 61.0% | 22.1% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 4.9% | 15.0% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.2% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
186
Population
6
People per sq mi
70.1
Median age
$82,917
Median household income
$30,775
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
96.6%
Home ownership
1.1%
Poverty rate
4.6%
Unemployment
89
Housing units
4.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2
10–14
2
3
15–19
3
1
20–24
2
5
25–34
7
2
35–44
2
9
45–54
12
13
55–59
17
5
60–64
6
36
65–74
48
3
75–84
4
2
85+
2
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4 | 2.2% |
| 18 and over | 182 | 97.8% |
| 65 and over | 95 | 51.1% |
| Median age | 70.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
54.8%
Black or African American
43.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1.1%
Two or more races
1.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 54.8% |
| Black or African American | 81 | 43.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 | 1.1% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 1.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.1% | 59.7% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 61.0% | 22.1% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 4.9% | 15.0% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 0.0% | 3.2% | 4.4% |
$15k–$25k
16.9%
$25k–$35k
3.4%
$35k–$50k
6.8%
$50k–$75k
13.6%
$75k–$100k
49.2%
$100k–$150k
10.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $15k–$25k | 16.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 3.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 6.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 13.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 49.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 10.2% |
| Median income | $82,917 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
47.4%
$50k–$100k
43.9%
$100k–$150k
3.5%
$150k–$200k
1.8%
$1M+
3.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 96.6% |
| Renter occupied | 3.4% |
| Vacant | 35.2% |
| Single-family detached | 89.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 11.0% |
| Median rooms | 6.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 3.23 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 9.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 24.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 31.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 39.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 60.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.4% |
| 2 vehicles | 22.0% |
| 3 or more | 49.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 40.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 59.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 22 | 37.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 20 | 33.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 17 | 28.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 11 | 18.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 27 | 45.8% |
| Average household size | 3.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 18.7% | 57.0% |
| Married | 29.3% | 21.5% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 5.3% | 15.9% |
| Divorced | 46.7% | 5.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
4.6%
HS graduate
73.4%
Some college, no degree
1.2%
Associate's degree
14.5%
Bachelor's degree
2.3%
Graduate / professional
2.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 4.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 4 | 40.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 6 | 60.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
41.9%
Retail trade
35.5%
Professional & management
9.7%
Public administration
8.1%
Other services
3.2%
Manufacturing
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.7% |
| Service | 40.3% |
| Sales & office | 16.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 4.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 88.7% |
| Government | 11.3% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| 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) | 26.5 |
Poverty
All people
1.1%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
1.1%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 83.1% |
| Retirement income | 45.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 25.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.1% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| High blood pressure | 52.8% |
| High cholesterol | 44.0% |
| Diabetes | 18.2% |
| Heart disease | 12.4% |
| Stroke | 5.6% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 42.1% |
| Kidney disease | 4.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 13.2% |
| Cancer | 9.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.6% |
| Binge drinking | 11.0% |
| No physical activity | 34.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.8% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 26.3% |
| Poor mental health | 14.6% |
| Poor physical health | 15.8% |
| No health insurance | 17.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 79.2% |
| Visited dentist | 56.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 93.2% |
| Teeth loss | 19.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 20 | 11.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 27.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 57.0% |
| Public insurance | 59.1% |
| No insurance | 1.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 186 | 100.0% |
| 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) | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 186 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 155 | 83.3% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 66 | 35.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 10 | 5.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 31.7% |
| Internet access | 93.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36763
What city is ZIP code 36763 in?
ZIP code 36763 is primarily assigned to Myrtlewood, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36763 in?
ZIP code 36763 falls within Marengo County, Alabama.
Does ZIP code 36763 have a large retiree population?
83% of households in ZIP code 36763 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 36763 have an older population?
51% of residents in ZIP code 36763 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Is ZIP code 36763 mostly owner-occupied?
97% of occupied units in ZIP code 36763 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 36763?
5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
What timezone is ZIP code 36763 in?
ZIP code 36763 observes the CST timezone.