36773 ZIP Code — Safford, AL

Dallas County, Alabama

ZIP code 36773 is located in Safford, Alabama, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 69.81 square miles and serves a population of 283 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36773

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 is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $32,989. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 50% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (50%), diabetes (22%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks. 33% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 36773 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

283

population

69.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36773 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36773

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36773. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Safford	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36759 Marion Junction (9.8 mi) 36720 Alberta (10.9 mi) 36767 Orrville (11 mi) 36728 Catherine (11.3 mi) 36786 Uniontown (11.4 mi) 36783 Thomaston (13.7 mi) 36738 Faunsdale (15.2 mi) 36722 Arlington (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	283
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	69.81 sq mi
Water area	0.30 sq mi
Latitude	32.3011
Longitude	-87.3828
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	74.6%	65.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	23.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	10.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

283

Population

People per sq mi

35.0

Median age

$32,989

Median household income

$16,945

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

77.9%

Home ownership

7.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

190

Housing units

2.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	65	23.0%
18 and over	218	77.0%
65 and over	42	14.8%
Median age	35.0 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 85.9%

White 14.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	243	85.9%
White	40	14.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.6%	65.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	19.7%	23.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	5.6%	10.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 13.7%

$10k–$15k 6.3%

$15k–$25k 15.8%

$25k–$35k 33.7%

$50k–$75k 6.3%

$75k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 5.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.7%
$10k–$15k	6.3%
$15k–$25k	15.8%
$25k–$35k	33.7%
$50k–$75k	6.3%
$75k–$100k	18.9%
$100k–$150k	5.3%
Median income	$32,989

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 31.1%

$50k–$100k 21.6%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$200k–$300k 40.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	77.9%
Renter occupied	22.1%
Vacant	55.0%
Single-family detached	18.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	82.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	25.6%
2000–2009	2.8%
1990–1999	42.7%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	2.8%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	37.9%
3 bedrooms	46.0%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	52.6%
3 or more	6.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	16.8%
Electricity	36.8%
Propane / LP gas	46.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	42	44.2%
Female householder, no spouse	53	55.8%
Households with children under 18	31	32.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	40	42.1%
Average household size	2.98

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	89.7%	28.6%
Married	0.0%	3.6%
Separated	0.0%	35.7%
Widowed	4.3%	27.7%
Divorced	6.0%	4.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 17.9%

HS graduate 19.9%

Some college, no degree 19.4%

Associate's degree 40.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 2.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.1%
Bachelor's or higher	2.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	21	67.7%
High school	10	32.3%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.5%

Other services 25.7%

Agriculture & mining 24.8%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Transportation & utilities 4.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	15.9%
Service	60.2%
Sales & office	4.4%
Natural resources & construction	8.8%
Production & transportation	10.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	54.0%
Government	4.4%
Self-employed	41.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 7.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 8.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.6%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	16.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	49.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	50.3%
High blood pressure	56.1%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	21.9%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	6.8%
Asthma	12.3%
Arthritis	37.2%
Kidney disease	5.1%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.5%
Binge drinking	10.3%
No physical activity	38.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.6%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	32.5%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	17.0%
No health insurance	21.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.5%
Visited dentist	44.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	28.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	10	4.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.9%
65 and over	81.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	21.9%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	32.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	249	88.0%
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)	283	100.0%
Born in same state	283	100.0%
Born in different state	259	91.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	5	1.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.6%
Internet access	84.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36773

What city is ZIP code 36773 in?

ZIP code 36773 is primarily assigned to Safford, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36773 in?

ZIP code 36773 falls within Dallas County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36773?

3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 36773 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 36773 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36773?

Health data for ZIP code 36773 shows elevated rates of obesity (50%) and diabetes (22%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36773?

The median household income in ZIP code 36773 is $32,989, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36773 in?

ZIP code 36773 observes the CST timezone.