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Macon County
Notasulga, AL
36866
36866 ZIP Code — Notasulga, AL
Macon County, Alabama
ZIP code 36866 is located in
Notasulga ,
Alabama ,
within Macon County .
It covers approximately 87.33 square miles and serves a population of
4,188 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 334 .
About ZIP code 36866
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $59,086. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.
Overall, ZIP code 36866 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.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
4,188
Population density
48 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
087
Geography
Land area
87.33 sq mi
Water area
0.57 sq mi
Latitude
32.5685
Longitude
-85.7023
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
334
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.9%
60.1%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
34.6%
26.2%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
13.2%
11.2%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.3%
2.5%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$59,086
Median household income
11.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 976 23.3% 18 and over 3,212 76.7% 65 and over 741 17.7% Median age 38.2 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
36%
Group Count % White 2,272 51.7% Black or African American 1,584 36% Two or more races 316 7.2% Hispanic or Latino 210 4.8% Asian 16 0.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
51.9%
60.1%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
34.6%
26.2%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
13.2%
11.2%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.3%
2.5%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.8% $10k–$15k 2.8% $15k–$25k 16.6% $25k–$35k 4.7% $35k–$50k 14.3% $50k–$75k 22.4% $75k–$100k 15.6% $100k–$150k 11.8% $150k–$200k 3.3% $200k+ 3.7% Median income $59,086
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $96,800 Median rent / month $550 Owner occupied 75.1% Renter occupied 24.9% Vacant 16.1% Single-family detached 52.5% Large apartment buildings 1.4% Mobile homes 44.3% Median rooms 5.9 Avg household size (owned) 2.58
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 1.8% 2010–2019 8.3% 2000–2009 12.5% 1990–1999 19.6% 1980–1989 14.6% 1970–1979 8.8% 1960–1969 10.3% 1950–1959 3.5% 1940–1949 8.8% 1939 or earlier 11.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.0% 1 bedroom 0.2% 2 bedrooms 24.4% 3 bedrooms 57.4% 4 bedrooms 15.4% 5+ bedrooms 1.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.9% 1 vehicle 31.3% 2 vehicles 37.3% 3 or more 26.6%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 23.5% Electricity 63.1% Propane / LP gas 10.4% Wood 2.1% No fuel used 1.0%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 748 48.2% Cohabiting couple 62 4.0% Male householder, no spouse 274 17.7% Female householder, no spouse 467 30.1% Households with children under 18 532 34.3% Households with seniors (65+) 504 32.5% Average household size 2.69
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 39.3% 34.4% Married 45.8% 43.7% Separated 0.5% 4.1% Widowed 1.4% 9.4% Divorced 13.0% 8.3%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
20.0%
Some college, no degree
23.1%
Graduate / professional
3.6%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 75.5% Bachelor's or higher 11.7%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 15 1.5% Kindergarten 64 6.3% Elementary school 487 48.2% High school 387 38.3% College / grad school 58 5.7%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
20.6%
Education & healthcare
17.2%
Professional & management
6.4%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Transportation & utilities
3.4%
Public administration
1.2%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 23.7% Service 32.6% Sales & office 13.6% Natural resources & construction 11.1% Production & transportation 19.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.8% Government 14.7% Self-employed 2.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 88.4% Carpool 6.3% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 1.5% Other means 3.8% Avg commute (minutes) 31.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
4.5%
Female-led households
66.9%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 46.9% Retirement income 33.7% Supplemental Security 14.3% Cash public assistance 0.5% Food stamps / SNAP 25.5%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 42.2% High blood pressure 45.9% High cholesterol 35.5% Diabetes 15.7% Heart disease 8.2% Stroke 4.6% Asthma 10.8% Arthritis 34.3% Kidney disease 3.8% Pulmonary disease 10.5% Cancer 6.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 23.4% Binge drinking 13.7% No physical activity 34.0% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.3% Depression 26.1% Fair or poor health 24.9% Poor mental health 17.8% Poor physical health 14.6% No health insurance 18.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 77.4% Visited dentist 54.1% Cholesterol screening 89.5% Teeth loss 21.7%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 227 7.1%
Disability % Any disability 23.1% Under 18 0.3% 18–64 years 28.5% 65 and over 35.2%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 54.4% Public insurance 53.7% No insurance 11.9% Uninsured under 19 11.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 4,035 96.3% Spanish 26 0.6% Other Indo-European 24 0.6% Asian & Pacific Islander 2 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 4,168 99.5% Born in same state 4,140 98.9% Born in different state 3,220 76.9% Foreign born 28 0.7% Naturalized citizen 20 0.5% Not a US citizen 3 15.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 555 13.3% French 352 8.4% Italian 342 8.2%
Ancestry Count % Irish 19 0.5% English 9 0.2% Dutch 1 0%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 37.0% Internet access 88.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36866
What city is ZIP code 36866 in?
ZIP code 36866 is primarily assigned to Notasulga, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36866 in?
ZIP code 36866 falls within Macon County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36866?
24% of residents in ZIP code 36866 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
Does ZIP code 36866 have a large retiree population?
47% of households in ZIP code 36866 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 36866?
12% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 36866?
The median home value in ZIP code 36866 is $96,800.
What timezone is ZIP code 36866 in?
ZIP code 36866 observes the CST timezone.
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