36274 ZIP Code — Roanoke, AL

Randolph County, Alabama

ZIP code 36274 is located in Roanoke, Alabama, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 179.59 square miles and serves a population of 10,162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36274

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 $102,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,100. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% 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 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

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

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 36274 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.

10,162

population

179.59

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36274 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36274

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36274. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Roanoke	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36855 Five Points (10.6 mi) 36278 Wedowee (13.4 mi) 36276 Wadley (13.7 mi) 36280 Woodland (14.6 mi) 30217 Franklin (16.1 mi) 30240 Lagrange (17.4 mi) 36862 Lafayette (18 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,162
Population density	57 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	179.59 sq mi
Water area	0.92 sq mi
Latitude	33.1720
Longitude	-85.3798
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	60.4%	56.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	27.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

10,162

Population

People per sq mi

44.4

Median age

$44,100

Median household income

$23,579

Per capita income

$102,600

Median home value

$671

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

18.5%

Poverty rate

2.7%

Unemployment

4,254

Housing units

15.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

270

Under 5

303

239

5–9

269

236

10–14

265

299

15–19

336

256

20–24

288

502

25–34

563

621

35–44

696

566

45–54

635

313

55–59

352

332

60–64

372

655

65–74

736

345

75–84

387

154

85+

172

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,021	19.9%
18 and over	8,141	80.1%
65 and over	2,449	24.1%
Median age	44.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 67.1%

Black or African American 29.2%

Two or more races 2.2%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	6,877	67.1%
Black or African American	2,998	29.2%
Two or more races	230	2.2%
Hispanic or Latino	89	0.9%
Other race	57	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.4%	56.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.4%	27.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	1.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.2%

$10k–$15k 10.6%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 13.3%

$50k–$75k 18.8%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 11.2%

$150k–$200k 1.6%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.2%
$10k–$15k	10.6%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	13.3%
$50k–$75k	18.8%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	11.2%
$150k–$200k	1.6%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$44,100

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.5%

$50k–$100k 35.8%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 9.8%

$200k–$300k 14.0%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 2.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,600
Median rent / month	$671
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	20.6%
Single-family detached	63.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	28.5%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.0%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	17.5%
1980–1989	21.2%
1970–1979	15.5%
1960–1969	11.3%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	7.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	9.4%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	51.1%
4 bedrooms	13.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.8%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.0%
Electricity	66.6%
Propane / LP gas	19.0%
Wood	1.8%
Solar	0.2%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,746	42.0%
Cohabiting couple	206	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	742	17.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,468	35.3%
Households with children under 18	1,175	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,719	41.3%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.9%	24.1%
Married	50.5%	43.4%
Separated	0.8%	2.1%
Widowed	3.2%	13.5%
Divorced	15.6%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.3%

HS graduate 39.7%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.1%
Bachelor's or higher	15.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	92	4.8%
Kindergarten	146	7.6%
Elementary school	611	31.7%
High school	695	36.0%
College / grad school	386	20.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 25.4%

Education & healthcare 21.0%

Retail trade 14.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Public administration 6.4%

Other services 4.9%

Construction 4.7%

Professional & management 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.2%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Wholesale trade 0.6%

Information 0.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.1%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	14.1%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	30.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	10.5%
Self-employed	3.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	5.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	2.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.1

Poverty

All people 18.5%

Under 18 years 22.6%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 16.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.2%
Retirement income	22.0%
Supplemental Security	11.4%
Cash public assistance	5.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.3%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.7%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.0%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	31.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	21.8%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	17.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	18.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	426	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.7%
Under 18	8.3%
18–64 years	19.3%
65 and over	48.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	9.5%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,589	94.4%
Spanish	61	0.6%
Other Indo-European	61	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,010	98.5%
Born in same state	9,980	98.2%
Born in different state	6,832	67.2%
Foreign born	30	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	152	1.5%
Not a US citizen	64	42.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,983	19.5%
French	1,082	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	529	5.2%
English	76	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.0%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36274

What city is ZIP code 36274 in?

ZIP code 36274 is primarily assigned to Roanoke, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36274 in?

ZIP code 36274 falls within Randolph County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36274?

19% of residents in ZIP code 36274 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36274 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 36274 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36274?

The median home value in ZIP code 36274 is $102,600.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36274?

The median household income in ZIP code 36274 is $44,100, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36274 in?

ZIP code 36274 observes the CST timezone.