36768 ZIP Code — Pine Apple, AL

Wilcox County, Alabama

ZIP code 36768 is located in Pine Apple, Alabama, within Wilcox County. It covers approximately 221.45 square miles and serves a population of 1,029 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36768

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. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $37,614. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (20%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 36768 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,029
population
221.45
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36768 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36768

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36768. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Pine Apple Acceptable
Pine Apple Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
36761 Minter (11 mi) 36030 Forest Home (14.2 mi) 36425 Beatrice (14.7 mi) 36726 Camden (16.2 mi) 36775 Sardis (19.7 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,029
Population density 5 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 131
Geography
Land area 221.45 sq mi
Water area 0.28 sq mi
Latitude 31.9385
Longitude -87.0157
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 64.3% 67.2% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 24.3% 21.6% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 9.6% 9.6% 18.0%
Over $200k 1.7% 1.6% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,029
Population
5
People per sq mi
49.7
Median age
$37,614
Median household income
$24,299
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$935
Median monthly rent
69.8%
Home ownership
23.4%
Poverty rate
12.8%
Unemployment
534
Housing units
13.9%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
0
5–9
1
41
10–14
43
65
15–19
67
4
20–24
4
36
25–34
37
67
35–44
70
114
45–54
118
53
55–59
55
25
60–64
27
45
65–74
47
50
75–84
53
3
85+
4
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 18969.3%
18 and over93390.7%
65 and over20219.6%
Median age49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 78.8%
White 21.2%
GroupCount%
Black or African American81178.8%
White21821.2%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 64.3% 67.2% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 24.3% 21.6% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 9.6% 9.6% 18.0%
Over $200k 1.7% 1.6% 4.4%
Under $10k 13.0%
$10k–$15k 4.7%
$15k–$25k 11.6%
$25k–$35k 18.8%
$35k–$50k 16.3%
$50k–$75k 16.1%
$75k–$100k 5.3%
$100k–$150k 6.1%
$150k–$200k 6.1%
$200k+ 1.9%
Range% of households
Under $10k13.0%
$10k–$15k4.7%
$15k–$25k11.6%
$25k–$35k18.8%
$35k–$50k16.3%
$50k–$75k16.1%
$75k–$100k5.3%
$100k–$150k6.1%
$150k–$200k6.1%
$200k+1.9%
Median income$37,614

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 52.4%
$50k–$100k 11.5%
$100k–$150k 9.5%
$150k–$200k 9.9%
$200k–$300k 10.7%
$300k–$500k 6.0%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$0
Median rent / month$935
Owner occupied69.8%
Renter occupied30.2%
Vacant43.9%
Single-family detached58.8%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes41.2%
Median rooms5.4
Avg household size (owned)2.83

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20192.6%
2000–20096.8%
1990–199924.3%
1980–198921.8%
1970–197912.1%
1960–19696.2%
1950–19595.3%
1940–19496.2%
1939 or earlier14.6%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.0%
2 bedrooms25.7%
3 bedrooms66.4%
4 bedrooms6.1%
5+ bedrooms1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle1.7%
1 vehicle31.3%
2 vehicles45.2%
3 or more21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas8.3%
Electricity47.6%
Propane / LP gas39.6%
Wood3.0%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family12735.2%
Cohabiting couple349.4%
Male householder, no spouse3910.8%
Female householder, no spouse16144.6%
Households with children under 187119.7%
Households with seniors (65+)13537.4%
Average household size2.84

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married56.8%32.4%
Married24.1%28.7%
Separated1.2%13.2%
Widowed0.0%11.8%
Divorced18.0%14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.8%
Some HS, no diploma 13.8%
HS graduate 32.0%
Some college, no degree 30.3%
Associate's degree 4.1%
Bachelor's degree 8.2%
Graduate / professional 5.7%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher80.3%
Bachelor's or higher13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten10.6%
Elementary school8447.2%
High school8547.8%
College / grad school84.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 27.6%
Manufacturing 22.3%
Education & healthcare 16.8%
Transportation & utilities 10.4%
Public administration 7.9%
Agriculture & mining 7.2%
Construction 4.5%
Other services 1.9%
Information 1.5%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts20.6%
Service9.8%
Sales & office31.8%
Natural resources & construction25.5%
Production & transportation12.3%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector79.2%
Government16.3%
Self-employed4.5%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone97.9%
Carpool1.1%
Public transit0.0%
Walk0.0%
Work from home0.0%
Other means1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)34.6

Poverty

All people 23.4%
Under 18 years 62.5%
18 and over 19.4%
Married-couple families 23.6%
Female-led households 16.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security35.2%
Retirement income18.8%
Supplemental Security16.6%
Cash public assistance2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP29.9%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity49.6%
High blood pressure53.6%
High cholesterol39.4%
Diabetes20.3%
Heart disease9.7%
Stroke6.3%
Asthma11.5%
Arthritis38.8%
Kidney disease4.9%
Pulmonary disease11.2%
Cancer7.2%
Behavior / access%
Smoking22.0%
Binge drinking10.5%
No physical activity37.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep44.1%
Depression22.5%
Fair or poor health29.6%
Poor mental health16.5%
Poor physical health15.9%
No health insurance20.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)81.9%
Visited dentist50.5%
Cholesterol screening91.7%
Teeth loss24.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans10110.8%
Disability%
Any disability25.8%
Under 189.4%
18–64 years20.8%
65 and over51.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance55.2%
Public insurance42.6%
No insurance14.3%
Uninsured under 190.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,029100.0%
Spanish50.5%
Other Indo-European50.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,02899.9%
Born in same state1,02199.2%
Born in different state89286.7%
Foreign born70.7%
Naturalized citizen10.1%
Not a US citizen1100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab25825.1%
Italian121.2%
AncestryCount%
French90.9%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access35.1%
Internet access81.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36768

What city is ZIP code 36768 in?

ZIP code 36768 is primarily assigned to Pine Apple, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36768 in?

ZIP code 36768 falls within Wilcox County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36768?

23% of residents in ZIP code 36768 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36768?

14% 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 36768?

Health data for ZIP code 36768 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 36768 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 36768 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 36768 in?

ZIP code 36768 observes the CST timezone.

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