36071 ZIP Code — Rutledge, AL

Crenshaw County, Alabama

ZIP code 36071 is located in Rutledge, Alabama, within Crenshaw County. It covers approximately 47.42 square miles and serves a population of 467 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36071

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $97,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $47,708.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with public administration as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

467

population

47.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36071 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36071

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36071. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Rutledge	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36049 Luverne (5.7 mi) 36042 Honoraville (10.3 mi) 36009 Brantley (11.9 mi) 36028 Dozier (14 mi) 36037 Greenville (15.6 mi) 36041 Highland Home (15.6 mi) 36035 Goshen (16.3 mi) 36034 Glenwood (18.1 mi) 36046 Lapine (19 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	467
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	47.42 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	31.7204
Longitude	-86.3828
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	61.1%	55.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	25.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.1%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

467

Population

People per sq mi

42.6

Median age

$47,708

Median household income

$33,556

Per capita income

$97,400

Median home value

$679

Median monthly rent

82.8%

Home ownership

13.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

260

Housing units

23.3%

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	107	22.9%
18 and over	360	77.1%
65 and over	86	18.4%
Median age	42.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.4%

Black or African American 23.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	352	75.4%
Black or African American	111	23.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.1%	55.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.8%	25.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.1%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 1.5%

$10k–$15k 20.2%

$15k–$25k 12.1%

$25k–$35k 7.1%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 1.0%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.5%
$10k–$15k	20.2%
$15k–$25k	12.1%
$25k–$35k	7.1%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	25.8%
$100k–$150k	1.0%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$47,708

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.8%

$50k–$100k 29.3%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k–$300k 9.1%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

$500k–$1M 5.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$97,400
Median rent / month	$679
Owner occupied	82.8%
Renter occupied	17.2%
Vacant	32.7%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.6%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.23

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.7%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	15.6%
1970–1979	24.5%
1960–1969	9.2%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	3.1%
1939 or earlier	7.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.7%
2 bedrooms	8.8%
3 bedrooms	84.0%
4 bedrooms	3.1%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	38.4%
2 vehicles	49.5%
3 or more	12.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.1%
Electricity	64.6%
Propane / LP gas	28.8%
No fuel used	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	38.9%
Cohabiting couple	10	5.1%
Male householder, no spouse	8	4.0%
Female householder, no spouse	103	52.0%
Households with children under 18	65	32.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	63	31.8%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.4%	21.6%
Married	63.6%	41.7%
Separated	0.0%	0.9%
Widowed	0.0%	8.3%
Divorced	4.0%	27.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.6%

Some HS, no diploma 18.0%

HS graduate 38.1%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 7.3%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	13	14.9%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	40	46.0%
High school	23	26.4%
College / grad school	11	12.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 26.1%

Public administration 21.6%

Education & healthcare 13.1%

Retail trade 8.5%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.8%

Construction 5.2%

Professional & management 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	14.4%
Service	17.0%
Sales & office	26.8%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	41.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.2%
Government	24.2%
Self-employed	21.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.1%
Carpool	27.5%
Public transit	1.3%
Walk	2.6%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	6.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.6

Poverty

All people 13.9%

Under 18 years 16.8%

18 and over 13.1%

Married-couple families 3.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.8%
Retirement income	21.2%
Supplemental Security	20.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.0%
High blood pressure	44.8%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	14.8%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	32.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.5%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	25.6%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	13.9%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.1%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.3%
Teeth loss	21.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	36	10.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	30.7%
65 and over	8.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	44.8%
Public insurance	47.5%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	423	90.6%
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)	467	100.0%
Born in same state	465	99.6%
Born in different state	407	87.2%
Foreign born	2	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	71	15.2%
French	23	4.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	9	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.4%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36071

What city is ZIP code 36071 in?

ZIP code 36071 is primarily assigned to Rutledge, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36071 in?

ZIP code 36071 falls within Crenshaw County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36071 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 36071 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36071?

The median home value in ZIP code 36071 is $97,400.

Does ZIP code 36071 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 36071 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 36071?

ZIP code 36071 has an estimated population of 467 residents, with a density of 10 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36071 in?

ZIP code 36071 observes the CST timezone.