36875 ZIP Code — Seale, AL

Russell County, Alabama

ZIP code 36875 is located in Seale, Alabama, within Russell County. It covers approximately 138.90 square miles and serves a population of 3,679 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36875

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $186,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $53,735. 41% 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 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% 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 a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36875 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,679

population

138.90

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36875 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36875

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36875. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Seale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36869 Phenix City (7.4 mi) 36858 Hatchechubbee (8.1 mi) 36871 Pittsview (10.1 mi) 36856 Fort Mitchell (11.4 mi) 36870 Phenix City (12.2 mi) 36860 Hurtsboro (14.2 mi) 31903 Columbus (14.4 mi) 31999 Columbus (14.6 mi) 31998 Columbus (14.6 mi) 31997 Columbus (14.6 mi) 31993 Columbus (14.6 mi) 36867 Phenix City (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,679
Population density	26 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	113

Geography
Land area	138.90 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	32.3138
Longitude	-85.1678
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	44.4%	54.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	30.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	12.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,679

Population

People per sq mi

49.6

Median age

$53,735

Median household income

$27,024

Per capita income

$186,000

Median home value

$701

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

10.6%

Poverty rate

4.1%

Unemployment

1,383

Housing units

16.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

146

10–14

153

103

15–19

107

115

20–24

121

196

25–34

204

144

35–44

150

209

45–54

218

145

55–59

152

235

60–64

245

188

65–74

197

122

75–84

128

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	723	19.7%
18 and over	2,956	80.3%
65 and over	730	19.8%
Median age	49.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 68.2%

Black or African American 25.7%

Two or more races 4.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	2,509	68.2%
Black or African American	946	25.7%
Two or more races	182	4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	42	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	44.4%	54.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	44.3%	30.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.3%	12.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.3%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.0%

$10k–$15k 3.3%

$15k–$25k 14.2%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 21.2%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 21.4%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.0%
$10k–$15k	3.3%
$15k–$25k	14.2%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	21.2%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	21.4%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	5.9%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$53,735

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 11.7%

$50k–$100k 18.6%

$100k–$150k 11.7%

$150k–$200k 12.4%

$200k–$300k 29.6%

$300k–$500k 12.7%

$500k–$1M 2.7%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$186,000
Median rent / month	$701
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	61.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.7%
2010–2019	11.2%
2000–2009	13.3%
1990–1999	17.7%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	23.8%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.6%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	26.7%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	19.3%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	6.0%
1 vehicle	20.1%
2 vehicles	41.3%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.0%
Electricity	86.1%
Propane / LP gas	10.5%
Fuel oil	0.8%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	739	51.6%
Cohabiting couple	25	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	337	23.5%
Female householder, no spouse	331	23.1%
Households with children under 18	332	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	552	38.5%
Average household size	2.57

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.3%	29.1%
Married	61.5%	46.7%
Separated	0.4%	1.1%
Widowed	2.9%	13.6%
Divorced	12.9%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 26.5%

Some college, no degree 35.8%

Associate's degree 13.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.9%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	16.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	63	6.8%
Kindergarten	24	2.6%
Elementary school	387	41.6%
High school	130	14.0%
College / grad school	326	35.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.8%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Retail trade 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 10.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Construction 7.8%

Public administration 5.3%

Professional & management 4.9%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Information 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Other services 0.5%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.3%
Service	11.9%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	10.0%
Production & transportation	23.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.5%
Government	25.0%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.4%
Carpool	2.9%
Public transit	2.9%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	1.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 10.6%

Under 18 years 18.3%

18 and over 8.9%

Married-couple families 2.8%

Female-led households 37.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.2%
Retirement income	28.1%
Supplemental Security	2.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.0%
High blood pressure	43.8%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	14.3%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.2%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	30.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	25.3%
Fair or poor health	20.7%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.9%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	17.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	422	14.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	7.9%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	46.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.2%
Public insurance	37.2%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,515	95.5%
Spanish	45	1.3%
Other Indo-European	35	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.3%
Other languages	1	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,611	98.2%
Born in same state	3,522	95.7%
Born in different state	1,213	33.0%
Foreign born	89	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	68	1.8%
Not a US citizen	60	88.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	992	27%
French	224	6.1%
Italian	148	4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	24	0.7%
Polish	12	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	90.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36875

What city is ZIP code 36875 in?

ZIP code 36875 is primarily assigned to Seale, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36875 in?

ZIP code 36875 falls within Russell County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36875 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 36875 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 36875 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 36875 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36875 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 36875 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36875?

The median home value in ZIP code 36875 is $186,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36875 in?

ZIP code 36875 observes the CST timezone.