36776 ZIP Code — Sawyerville, AL

Hale County, Alabama

ZIP code 36776 is located in Sawyerville, Alabama, within Hale County. It covers approximately 85.49 square miles and serves a population of 1,992 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36776

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $62,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (19%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 36776 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,992

population

85.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36776 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36776

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36776. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sawyerville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36744 Greensboro (8.3 mi) 35441 Akron (8.7 mi) 36740 Forkland (10.9 mi) 36765 Newbern (14.9 mi) 35443 Boligee (16.1 mi) 35474 Moundville (17.7 mi) 36742 Gallion (17.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,992
Population density	23 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	065

Geography
Land area	85.49 sq mi
Water area	3.04 sq mi
Latitude	32.7335
Longitude	-87.7556
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	72.4%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	11.6%	24.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	12.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,992

Population

People per sq mi

29.2

Median age

Median household income

$16,603

Per capita income

$62,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

78.9%

Home ownership

39.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

712

Housing units

22.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

236

5–9

314

10–14

15–19

20–24

115

100

25–34

133

35–44

45–54

110

55–59

146

60–64

65–74

122

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	641	32.2%
18 and over	1,351	67.8%
65 and over	240	12.0%
Median age	29.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 54.9%

White 42.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Two or more races 1.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,106	54.9%
White	862	42.8%
Hispanic or Latino	24	1.2%
Two or more races	24	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	72.4%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	11.6%	24.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.6%	12.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 35.1%

$10k–$15k 6.2%

$15k–$25k 15.6%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 3.4%

$50k–$75k 9.1%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	35.1%
$10k–$15k	6.2%
$15k–$25k	15.6%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	3.4%
$50k–$75k	9.1%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	15.8%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.8%

$50k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k–$300k 0.7%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 3.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$62,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	78.9%
Renter occupied	21.1%
Vacant	30.3%
Single-family detached	50.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	49.6%
Median rooms	4.8
Avg household size (owned)	3.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	21.1%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	20.4%
1980–1989	12.8%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	10.1%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	14.7%
2 bedrooms	18.8%
3 bedrooms	40.7%
4 bedrooms	19.0%
5+ bedrooms	6.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.4%
1 vehicle	26.1%
2 vehicles	27.8%
3 or more	31.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	82.8%
Propane / LP gas	15.6%
Wood	1.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	210	36.1%
Cohabiting couple	34	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	219	37.6%
Female householder, no spouse	119	20.4%
Households with children under 18	189	32.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	207	35.6%
Average household size	3.42

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.1%	63.4%
Married	33.2%	31.2%
Separated	2.9%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	2.8%
Divorced	19.8%	2.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 29.2%

Some college, no degree 22.1%

Associate's degree 7.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.4%
Bachelor's or higher	22.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	8.4%
Kindergarten	433	60.8%
Elementary school	67	9.4%
High school	106	14.9%
College / grad school	46	6.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 32.6%

Education & healthcare 16.8%

Other services 16.4%

Agriculture & mining 11.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Transportation & utilities 5.3%

Construction 3.1%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	51.6%
Service	1.4%
Sales & office	18.5%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	19.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.9%
Government	17.9%
Self-employed	10.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	43.0

Poverty

All people 39.0%

Under 18 years 61.5%

18 and over 29.5%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 79.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	14.9%
Supplemental Security	14.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	49.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.1%
High blood pressure	50.0%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	18.5%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.6%
Binge drinking	10.9%
No physical activity	35.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.9%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	25.7%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	20.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.6%
Visited dentist	52.5%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	22.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	0.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.8%
Under 18	40.9%
18–64 years	27.2%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.6%
Public insurance	41.0%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,911	95.9%
Spanish	20	1.0%
Other Indo-European	20	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,992	100.0%
Born in same state	1,992	100.0%
Born in different state	1,795	90.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	147	7.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	30	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.2%
Internet access	76.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36776

What city is ZIP code 36776 in?

ZIP code 36776 is primarily assigned to Sawyerville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36776 in?

ZIP code 36776 falls within Hale County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36776?

39% of residents in ZIP code 36776 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36776 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 36776 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 36776 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 36776 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36776?

Health data for ZIP code 36776 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (19%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36776 in?

ZIP code 36776 observes the CST timezone.