36915 ZIP Code — Needham, AL

Choctaw County, Alabama

ZIP code 36915 is located in Needham, Alabama, within Choctaw County. It covers approximately 38.06 square miles and serves a population of 574 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 36915

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $114,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,941. Poverty affects 37% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 35 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 diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36915 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

574

population

38.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36915 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36915

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36915. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Needham	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36921 Toxey (4.8 mi) 36908 Gilbertown (5 mi) 36913 Melvin (7.6 mi) 36904 Butler (10 mi) 36919 Silas (14.2 mi) 36912 Lisman (16.6 mi) 36727 Campbell (17.1 mi) 39355 Quitman (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	574
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	38.06 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	31.9785
Longitude	-88.3421
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.5%	62.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	11.4%	22.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	0.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

574

Population

People per sq mi

44.8

Median age

$32,941

Median household income

$22,569

Per capita income

$114,800

Median home value

Median monthly rent

76.1%

Home ownership

36.8%

Poverty rate

17.5%

Unemployment

288

Housing units

4.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	100	17.4%
18 and over	474	82.6%
65 and over	151	26.3%
Median age	44.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84%

Black or African American 15.7%

Two or more races 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	482	84%
Black or African American	90	15.7%
Two or more races	2	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.5%	62.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	11.4%	22.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.6%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	0.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 16.1%

$10k–$15k 7.9%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 23.9%

$35k–$50k 10.0%

$50k–$75k 7.5%

$75k–$100k 13.6%

$100k–$150k 8.2%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.1%
$10k–$15k	7.9%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	23.9%
$35k–$50k	10.0%
$50k–$75k	7.5%
$75k–$100k	13.6%
$100k–$150k	8.2%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$32,941

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.2%

$50k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 17.8%

$200k–$300k 26.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,800
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	76.1%
Renter occupied	23.9%
Vacant	21.1%
Single-family detached	74.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	2.0%
1990–1999	4.5%
1980–1989	15.8%
1970–1979	45.9%
1960–1969	12.4%
1950–1959	12.7%
1940–1949	1.4%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	15.2%
3 bedrooms	70.1%
4 bedrooms	12.7%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	36.1%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	33.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.9%
Electricity	59.6%
Propane / LP gas	36.1%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	114	40.7%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	20	7.1%
Female householder, no spouse	146	52.1%
Households with children under 18	63	22.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	89	31.8%
Average household size	2.05

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.8%	8.4%
Married	73.4%	57.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	10.7%	22.1%
Divorced	1.2%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.3%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 52.7%

Some college, no degree 23.0%

Associate's degree 5.1%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 0.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	4.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	20	25.3%
Elementary school	38	48.1%
High school	21	26.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 32.6%

Manufacturing 26.1%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Professional & management 6.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Construction 4.3%

Finance & real estate 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.2%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	45.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.2%
Production & transportation	16.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	92.9%
Government	7.1%
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)	35.1

Poverty

All people 36.8%

Under 18 years 92.0%

18 and over 25.1%

Married-couple families 14.9%

Female-led households 63.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.6%
Retirement income	12.9%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	46.3%
High cholesterol	38.3%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	36.1%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.3%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	30.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.3%
Depression	26.0%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	17.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	19.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	2.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.9%
Under 18	17.0%
18–64 years	7.4%
65 and over	41.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.6%
Public insurance	60.5%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	535	93.2%
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)	572	99.7%
Born in same state	572	99.7%
Born in different state	240	41.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.3%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	153	26.7%
French	15	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	10	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.8%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36915

What city is ZIP code 36915 in?

ZIP code 36915 is primarily assigned to Needham, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36915 in?

ZIP code 36915 falls within Choctaw County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36915?

37% of residents in ZIP code 36915 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36915?

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 36915 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 36915 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36915?

The median home value in ZIP code 36915 is $114,800.

What timezone is ZIP code 36915 in?

ZIP code 36915 observes the CST timezone.