36477 ZIP Code — Samson, AL

Geneva County, Alabama

ZIP code 36477 is located in Samson, Alabama, within Geneva County. It covers approximately 160.75 square miles and serves a population of 4,276 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36477

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. Median home value is $101,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $46,020. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 22%.

Overall, ZIP code 36477 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,276

population

160.75

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36477 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36477

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36477. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Samson	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36453 Kinston (6.8 mi) 36318 Coffee Springs (7.6 mi) 36340 Geneva (10.3 mi) 36316 Chancellor (12.1 mi) 36467 Opp (16.1 mi) 36442 Florala (18.1 mi) 36314 Black (18.8 mi) 36323 Elba (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,276
Population density	27 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	160.75 sq mi
Water area	1.80 sq mi
Latitude	31.1321
Longitude	-86.0698
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	65.0%	56.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	28.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	1.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,276

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$46,020

Median household income

$27,789

Per capita income

$101,500

Median home value

$622

Median monthly rent

75.1%

Home ownership

22.2%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

1,750

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

103

Under 5

113

153

5–9

170

159

10–14

176

15–19

106

20–24

253

25–34

279

204

35–44

226

238

45–54

264

242

55–59

267

120

60–64

132

248

65–74

275

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	980	22.9%
18 and over	3,296	77.1%
65 and over	841	19.7%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 86.8%

Black or African American 5.6%

Two or more races 3.2%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Other race 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Asian 0.1%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,791	86.8%
Black or African American	246	5.6%
Two or more races	139	3.2%
Hispanic or Latino	90	2.1%
Other race	54	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	38	0.9%
Asian	5	0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	3	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.0%	56.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	18.5%	28.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.1%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	1.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 11.3%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 13.2%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 8.4%

$100k–$150k 13.4%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 5.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.3%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	13.2%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	8.4%
$100k–$150k	13.4%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	5.5%
Median income	$46,020

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.6%

$50k–$100k 24.0%

$100k–$150k 12.5%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 8.0%

$500k–$1M 3.2%

$1M+ 0.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,500
Median rent / month	$622
Owner occupied	75.1%
Renter occupied	24.9%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.1%
Mobile homes	26.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	6.5%
2000–2009	14.1%
1990–1999	20.6%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	11.8%
1950–1959	7.8%
1940–1949	4.4%
1939 or earlier	5.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	25.8%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	10.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.4%
1 vehicle	31.1%
2 vehicles	32.2%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.6%
Electricity	87.7%
Propane / LP gas	5.5%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	818	47.9%
Cohabiting couple	72	4.2%
Male householder, no spouse	363	21.3%
Female householder, no spouse	453	26.6%
Households with children under 18	449	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	559	32.8%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	21.0%	17.4%
Married	51.0%	51.1%
Separated	0.4%	4.0%
Widowed	5.1%	14.6%
Divorced	22.5%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.3%

HS graduate 30.9%

Some college, no degree 28.0%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 7.0%

Graduate / professional 2.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.2%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	43	4.6%
Kindergarten	94	10.1%
Elementary school	557	59.6%
High school	149	15.9%
College / grad school	92	9.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Retail trade 12.9%

Construction 9.5%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Professional & management 8.8%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.9%

Public administration 4.9%

Agriculture & mining 4.4%

Other services 3.5%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.5%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	20.9%
Natural resources & construction	15.9%
Production & transportation	14.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.3%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	10.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.7%
Carpool	6.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.0%
Work from home	1.7%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 22.2%

Under 18 years 30.6%

18 and over 19.7%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 37.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.6%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	8.6%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.8%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	40.2%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	9.7%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	36.9%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	12.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.2%
Depression	29.1%
Fair or poor health	26.1%
Poor mental health	18.5%
Poor physical health	16.0%
No health insurance	19.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.1%
Visited dentist	50.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	234	7.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.1%
Under 18	6.0%
18–64 years	20.6%
65 and over	45.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	57.3%
Public insurance	43.1%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,060	94.9%
Spanish	37	0.9%
Other Indo-European	24	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,217	98.6%
Born in same state	4,207	98.4%
Born in different state	2,997	70.1%
Foreign born	10	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	59	1.4%
Not a US citizen	11	18.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	694	16.2%
Arab	596	13.9%
Italian	428	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	26	0.6%
Polish	8	0.2%
Irish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	86.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36477

What city is ZIP code 36477 in?

ZIP code 36477 is primarily assigned to Samson, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36477 in?

ZIP code 36477 falls within Geneva County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36477?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36477?

22% of residents in ZIP code 36477 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36477 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 36477 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36477?

The median home value in ZIP code 36477 is $101,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 36477 in?

ZIP code 36477 observes the CST timezone.