36769 ZIP Code — Pine Hill, AL

Wilcox County, Alabama

ZIP code 36769 is located in Pine Hill, Alabama, within Wilcox County. It covers approximately 143.71 square miles and serves a population of 1,927 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36769

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 $76,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,505. Poverty affects 35% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 57% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (19%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 36769 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.

1,927

population

143.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36769 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36769

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36769. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Pine Hill	Acceptable
Pine Hill	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36722 Arlington (5.5 mi) 36751 Lower Peach Tree (7.8 mi) 36728 Catherine (11.7 mi) 36754 Magnolia (13.3 mi) 36435 Coy (13.6 mi) 36736 Dixons Mills (14.7 mi) 36726 Camden (15.1 mi) 36720 Alberta (15.4 mi) 36783 Thomaston (18.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,927
Population density	13 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	131

Geography
Land area	143.71 sq mi
Water area	1.60 sq mi
Latitude	31.9975
Longitude	-87.5439
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	68.4%	67.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	21.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	9.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,927

Population

People per sq mi

45.7

Median age

$40,505

Median household income

$21,297

Per capita income

$76,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

79.3%

Home ownership

34.5%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

912

Housing units

8.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

163

45–54

166

55–59

60–64

130

65–74

132

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	496	25.7%
18 and over	1,431	74.3%
65 and over	441	22.9%
Median age	45.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 59.8%

White 38.4%

Two or more races 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,152	59.8%
White	740	38.4%
Two or more races	24	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.4%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.4%	67.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.7%	21.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.4%	9.6%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.5%	1.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.7%

$10k–$15k 16.6%

$15k–$25k 10.5%

$25k–$35k 4.1%

$35k–$50k 23.5%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 5.7%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 5.6%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.7%
$10k–$15k	16.6%
$15k–$25k	10.5%
$25k–$35k	4.1%
$35k–$50k	23.5%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	5.7%
$100k–$150k	6.6%
$150k–$200k	5.6%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$40,505

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 36.1%

$50k–$100k 29.0%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 11.3%

$200k–$300k 10.1%

$300k–$500k 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	79.3%
Renter occupied	20.7%
Vacant	27.1%
Single-family detached	54.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	38.2%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	25.0%
1980–1989	25.9%
1970–1979	11.5%
1960–1969	3.5%
1950–1959	4.4%
1940–1949	3.8%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.1%
2 bedrooms	24.5%
3 bedrooms	46.8%
4 bedrooms	26.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.0%
1 vehicle	35.6%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.2%
Electricity	65.9%
Propane / LP gas	24.0%
Wood	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	303	38.7%
Cohabiting couple	6	0.8%
Male householder, no spouse	190	24.3%
Female householder, no spouse	284	36.3%
Households with children under 18	192	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	375	47.9%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	35.9%
Married	45.5%	33.8%
Separated	5.7%	5.9%
Widowed	7.8%	18.8%
Divorced	7.2%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 55.6%

Some college, no degree 10.7%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 2.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	3.1%
Elementary school	214	59.4%
High school	92	25.6%
College / grad school	43	11.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 35.9%

Retail trade 14.2%

Education & healthcare 13.8%

Agriculture & mining 9.8%

Public administration 5.7%

Other services 5.2%

Construction 4.2%

Professional & management 4.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Finance & real estate 2.4%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Transportation & utilities 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	25.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.8%
Production & transportation	15.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	1.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.8%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.8

Poverty

All people 34.5%

Under 18 years 43.3%

18 and over 31.4%

Married-couple families 2.6%

Female-led households 56.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.1%
Retirement income	30.9%
Supplemental Security	17.8%
Cash public assistance	0.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.1%
High blood pressure	50.5%
High cholesterol	34.5%
Diabetes	18.7%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.2%
Binge drinking	11.3%
No physical activity	39.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.7%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	30.5%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	23.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	46.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	27.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	75	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	30.5%
Under 18	5.8%
18–64 years	28.6%
65 and over	62.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.7%
Public insurance	61.7%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,759	91.3%
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)	1,927	100.0%
Born in same state	1,927	100.0%
Born in different state	1,703	88.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	439	22.8%
French	94	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	76	3.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	72.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36769

What city is ZIP code 36769 in?

ZIP code 36769 is primarily assigned to Pine Hill, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36769 in?

ZIP code 36769 falls within Wilcox County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36769?

35% of residents in ZIP code 36769 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36769 have a large retiree population?

57% of households in ZIP code 36769 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36769?

8% 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 36769?

Health data for ZIP code 36769 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36769 in?

ZIP code 36769 observes the CST timezone.