36353 ZIP Code — Newville, AL

Henry County, Alabama

ZIP code 36353 is located in Newville, Alabama, within Henry County. It covers approximately 97.48 square miles and serves a population of 1,704 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36353

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 $97,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,125. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 50% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36353 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.

1,704

population

97.48

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36353 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36353

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36353. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newville	Acceptable
Newville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36310 Abbeville (9 mi) 36345 Headland (10.7 mi) 36350 Midland City (11.2 mi) 36374 Skipperville (12.7 mi) 36373 Shorterville (12.8 mi) 36319 Columbia (15.6 mi) 36303 Dothan (17.1 mi) 36376 Webb (18 mi) 36360 Ozark (18.2 mi) 36017 Clio (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,704
Population density	17 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	97.48 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	31.5046
Longitude	-85.3401
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	62.4%	49.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	32.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,704

Population

People per sq mi

50.3

Median age

$43,125

Median household income

$27,744

Per capita income

$97,500

Median home value

$830

Median monthly rent

87.3%

Home ownership

17.6%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

798

Housing units

13.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

125

45–54

139

55–59

60–64

138

65–74

154

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	252	14.8%
18 and over	1,452	85.2%
65 and over	421	24.7%
Median age	50.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 73.9%

Black or African American 16.3%

Two or more races 6.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,302	73.9%
Black or African American	287	16.3%
Two or more races	115	6.5%
Hispanic or Latino	58	3.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.4%	49.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.0%	32.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.9%

$10k–$15k 0.3%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 18.8%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.9%
$10k–$15k	0.3%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	18.8%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	14.1%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$43,125

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.8%

$50k–$100k 44.0%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 7.5%

$500k–$1M 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,500
Median rent / month	$830
Owner occupied	87.3%
Renter occupied	12.7%
Vacant	26.8%
Single-family detached	73.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.9%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	12.5%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	17.8%
1960–1969	15.8%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	2.8%
1939 or earlier	10.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	23.9%
3 bedrooms	58.1%
4 bedrooms	10.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	23.3%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	38.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.7%
Electricity	85.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.9%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	361	56.1%
Cohabiting couple	23	3.6%
Male householder, no spouse	56	8.7%
Female householder, no spouse	204	31.7%
Households with children under 18	141	21.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	304	47.2%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.9%	16.4%
Married	58.7%	52.7%
Separated	0.8%	3.7%
Widowed	2.6%	13.2%
Divorced	11.1%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%

Some HS, no diploma 6.9%

HS graduate 38.2%

Some college, no degree 26.8%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.9%
Bachelor's or higher	13.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.7%
Kindergarten	44	15.5%
Elementary school	80	28.3%
High school	87	30.7%
College / grad school	70	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Retail trade 13.9%

Manufacturing 12.6%

Professional & management 11.6%

Other services 7.1%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Construction 5.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.9%

Wholesale trade 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Public administration 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.2%
Service	12.6%
Sales & office	31.0%
Natural resources & construction	15.0%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.5%
Government	10.9%
Self-employed	8.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.0%
Carpool	12.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 17.6%

Under 18 years 30.2%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 8.9%

Female-led households 54.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	50.0%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.7%
High blood pressure	46.1%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	31.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	22.7%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.8%
Visited dentist	57.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	166	11.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.7%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	43.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.7%
Public insurance	43.7%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	7.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,661	97.5%
Spanish	56	3.4%
Other Indo-European	56	3.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,671	98.1%
Born in same state	1,671	98.1%
Born in different state	1,254	73.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	33	1.9%
Not a US citizen	20	60.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	313	18.4%
French	267	15.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	240	14.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	86.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36353

What city is ZIP code 36353 in?

ZIP code 36353 is primarily assigned to Newville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36353 in?

ZIP code 36353 falls within Henry County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36353 have a large retiree population?

50% of households in ZIP code 36353 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 36353 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 36353 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36353?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36353?

18% of residents in ZIP code 36353 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 36353 in?

ZIP code 36353 observes the CST timezone.