36471 ZIP Code — Peterman, AL

Monroe County, Alabama

ZIP code 36471 is located in Peterman, Alabama, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 96.08 square miles and serves a population of 826 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36471

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $61,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 52%.

Median household income is $29,554. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 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 obesity (51%), diabetes (22%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 36471 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

826

population

96.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36471 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36471

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36471. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Peterman	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36481 Vredenburgh (8.7 mi) 36425 Beatrice (10.3 mi) 36460 Monroeville (11.2 mi) 36444 Franklin (13.5 mi) 36475 Repton (14 mi) 36435 Coy (18.1 mi) 36445 Frisco City (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	826
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	96.08 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	31.6407
Longitude	-87.2379
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.7%	62.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	25.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.5%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

826

Population

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$29,554

Median household income

$21,302

Per capita income

$61,100

Median home value

$721

Median monthly rent

52.2%

Home ownership

46.4%

Poverty rate

3.0%

Unemployment

415

Housing units

11.7%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	204	24.7%
18 and over	622	75.3%
65 and over	122	14.8%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 73.8%

White 20.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%

Asian 1.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	610	73.8%
White	170	20.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	34	4.1%
Asian	12	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.7%	62.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	16.7%	25.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.5%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.3%

$10k–$15k 11.0%

$15k–$25k 18.9%

$25k–$35k 19.6%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 2.0%

$100k–$150k 11.3%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.3%
$10k–$15k	11.0%
$15k–$25k	18.9%
$25k–$35k	19.6%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	2.0%
$100k–$150k	11.3%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$29,554

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 47.8%

$50k–$100k 10.2%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 8.3%

$300k–$500k 11.5%

$500k–$1M 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$61,100
Median rent / month	$721
Owner occupied	52.2%
Renter occupied	47.8%
Vacant	46.2%
Single-family detached	77.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	22.5%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.49

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.9%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	18.4%
1980–1989	25.6%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	10.4%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	19.5%
3 bedrooms	68.7%
4 bedrooms	9.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	85.4%
Propane / LP gas	9.3%
Wood	3.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	133	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	37	12.3%
Male householder, no spouse	108	35.9%
Female householder, no spouse	23	7.6%
Households with children under 18	38	12.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	81	26.9%
Average household size	2.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	56.8%	43.0%
Married	35.5%	42.2%
Separated	4.6%	6.1%
Widowed	0.0%	6.8%
Divorced	3.1%	1.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 65.4%

Some college, no degree 15.5%

Associate's degree 3.4%

Bachelor's degree 3.6%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.0%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	87	40.7%
Elementary school	20	9.3%
High school	78	36.4%
College / grad school	29	13.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 29.2%

Construction 13.0%

Education & healthcare 11.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.3%

Other services 6.8%

Retail trade 5.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Finance & real estate 5.0%

Professional & management 4.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	3.7%
Sales & office	5.6%
Natural resources & construction	27.3%
Production & transportation	28.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	63.4%
Government	9.3%
Self-employed	27.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	95.3%
Carpool	4.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 46.4%

Under 18 years 88.7%

18 and over 32.5%

Married-couple families 29.3%

Female-led households 81.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.5%
Retirement income	39.2%
Supplemental Security	4.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.7%
High blood pressure	54.9%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	21.8%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	6.7%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	38.5%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.7%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.2%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	39.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.7%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	33.3%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	17.9%
No health insurance	22.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.2%
Visited dentist	46.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	29.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	40	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	13.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	40.3%
Public insurance	65.2%
No insurance	17.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	811	98.2%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	1	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	814	98.5%
Born in same state	814	98.5%
Born in different state	742	89.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.5%
Not a US citizen	10	83.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	27	3.3%
German	16	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	6	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.4%
Internet access	59.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36471

What city is ZIP code 36471 in?

ZIP code 36471 is primarily assigned to Peterman, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36471 in?

ZIP code 36471 falls within Monroe County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36471?

46% of residents in ZIP code 36471 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36471 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 36471 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36471?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36471?

Health data for ZIP code 36471 shows elevated rates of obesity (51%) and diabetes (22%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36471 in?

ZIP code 36471 observes the CST timezone.