36765 ZIP Code — Newbern, AL

Hale County, Alabama

ZIP code 36765 is located in Newbern, Alabama, within Hale County. It covers approximately 57.68 square miles and serves a population of 1,128 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36765

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $76,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,984. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 63% 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. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (51%), diabetes (23%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 16% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36765 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,128

population

57.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36765 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36765

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36765. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newbern	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36744 Greensboro (8.7 mi) 36786 Uniontown (11.5 mi) 36742 Gallion (11.9 mi) 36738 Faunsdale (14 mi) 36776 Sawyerville (14.9 mi) 36756 Marion (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,128
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	57.68 sq mi
Water area	0.60 sq mi
Latitude	32.5904
Longitude	-87.5641
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	73.2%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	24.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	12.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,128

Population

People per sq mi

55.6

Median age

$47,984

Median household income

$22,896

Per capita income

$76,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

91.0%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

8.9%

Unemployment

506

Housing units

6.3%

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

106

65–74

128

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	249	22.1%
18 and over	879	77.9%
65 and over	410	36.3%
Median age	55.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 73.6%

White 26.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	830	73.6%
White	298	26.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.2%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.1%	24.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.2%	12.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.5%	3.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.8%

$10k–$15k 17.2%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 14.0%

$35k–$50k 11.5%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 1.8%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 2.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.8%
$10k–$15k	17.2%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	14.0%
$35k–$50k	11.5%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	1.8%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	2.0%
Median income	$47,984

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.4%

$50k–$100k 53.0%

$100k–$150k 10.0%

$200k–$300k 8.2%

$300k–$500k 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	91.0%
Renter occupied	9.0%
Vacant	19.0%
Single-family detached	68.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	30.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	5.9%
1990–1999	24.4%
1980–1989	27.8%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	1.8%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	9.3%
1939 or earlier	3.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.1%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	2.6%
3 bedrooms	65.0%
4 bedrooms	20.9%
5+ bedrooms	9.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.6%
1 vehicle	31.7%
2 vehicles	23.3%
3 or more	31.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	17.0%
Electricity	45.2%
Propane / LP gas	33.7%
Wood	2.5%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	204	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	17	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	67	15.2%
Female householder, no spouse	154	34.8%
Households with children under 18	103	23.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	272	61.5%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.7%	27.7%
Married	49.4%	43.7%
Separated	0.0%	4.8%
Widowed	3.5%	9.2%
Divorced	16.5%	14.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 9.9%

HS graduate 55.9%

Some college, no degree 15.6%

Associate's degree 6.0%

Bachelor's degree 5.4%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.8%
Bachelor's or higher	6.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	2.3%
Elementary school	84	38.4%
High school	118	53.9%
College / grad school	12	5.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.5%

Transportation & utilities 18.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Retail trade 11.7%

Education & healthcare 11.7%

Other services 10.1%

Construction 4.1%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Finance & real estate 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	32.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.0%
Government	9.5%
Self-employed	2.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	17.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.1

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 27.3%

18 and over 15.2%

Married-couple families 6.9%

Female-led households 22.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	62.7%
Retirement income	33.3%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.9%
High blood pressure	55.0%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	22.8%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	7.1%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	40.0%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	10.0%
No physical activity	42.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.8%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	34.2%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	18.1%
No health insurance	22.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.1%
Visited dentist	44.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	30.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	143	16.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	4.4%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	42.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.8%
Public insurance	63.1%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,106	98.0%
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)	1,094	97.0%
Born in same state	1,094	97.0%
Born in different state	1,007	89.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	34	3.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	61	5.4%
French	50	4.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	22	2%
English	9	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	71.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36765

What city is ZIP code 36765 in?

ZIP code 36765 is primarily assigned to Newbern, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36765 in?

ZIP code 36765 falls within Hale County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36765 have a large retiree population?

63% of households in ZIP code 36765 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36765 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 36765 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36765?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 36765 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 36765 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 36765 in?

ZIP code 36765 observes the CST timezone.