36701 ZIP Code — Selma, AL

Dallas County, Alabama

ZIP code 36701 is located in Selma, Alabama, within Dallas County. It covers approximately 277.34 square miles and serves a population of 21,940 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36701

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $108,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.

Median household income is $41,528. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 25% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36701 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

21,940

population

277.34

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36701 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36701

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36701. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Selma	Acceptable
Selma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36703 Selma (7.6 mi) 36749 Jones (11.5 mi) 36758 Plantersville (13.2 mi) 36759 Marion Junction (14.6 mi) 36775 Sardis (16.7 mi) 36785 Tyler (17.6 mi) 36767 Orrville (18.1 mi) 36003 Autaugaville (18.2 mi) 36790 Stanton (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	21,940
Population density	79 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	047

Geography
Land area	277.34 sq mi
Water area	2.94 sq mi
Latitude	32.4650
Longitude	-87.0260
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	61.8%	65.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	23.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	10.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

21,940

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$41,528

Median household income

$24,299

Per capita income

$108,400

Median home value

$807

Median monthly rent

59.6%

Home ownership

20.8%

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment

7,061

Housing units

20.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

697

Under 5

750

599

5–9

644

679

10–14

731

686

15–19

737

771

20–24

828

1,374

25–34

1,478

1,196

35–44

1,285

1,328

45–54

1,428

691

55–59

742

659

60–64

709

1,091

65–74

1,173

658

75–84

708

144

85+

154

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,103	23.3%
18 and over	16,837	76.7%
65 and over	3,928	17.9%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 67%

White 31.5%

Asian 0.7%

Two or more races 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	14,703	67%
White	6,918	31.5%
Asian	163	0.7%
Two or more races	110	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	31	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	15	0.1%
Other race	15	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	65.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.4%	23.4%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.8%	10.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 7.5%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 8.8%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	7.5%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	8.8%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$41,528

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.1%

$50k–$100k 30.5%

$100k–$150k 26.2%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 4.3%

$500k–$1M 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,400
Median rent / month	$807
Owner occupied	59.6%
Renter occupied	40.4%
Vacant	20.8%
Single-family detached	63.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	12.5%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.85

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	3.1%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	11.4%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	23.6%
1960–1969	16.1%
1950–1959	13.1%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	10.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.1%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	52.7%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.5%
1 vehicle	33.9%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	41.7%
Electricity	50.8%
Propane / LP gas	5.7%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,852	34.7%
Cohabiting couple	310	3.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,526	18.6%
Female householder, no spouse	3,534	43.0%
Households with children under 18	2,029	24.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,852	34.7%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.2%	36.2%
Married	40.2%	34.8%
Separated	2.3%	3.5%
Widowed	3.5%	12.0%
Divorced	10.8%	13.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 19.5%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.0%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.6%
Bachelor's or higher	20.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	575	11.7%
Kindergarten	297	6.0%
Elementary school	1,922	39.1%
High school	1,423	29.0%
College / grad school	693	14.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.4%

Education & healthcare 19.8%

Retail trade 11.7%

Professional & management 9.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Public administration 4.4%

Construction 4.2%

Other services 3.7%

Information 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	14.2%
Sales & office	21.7%
Natural resources & construction	7.5%
Production & transportation	27.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.5%
Government	13.2%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.6%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.7%
Work from home	2.9%
Other means	1.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 20.8%

Under 18 years 33.7%

18 and over 16.9%

Married-couple families 3.7%

Female-led households 40.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.2%
Retirement income	22.4%
Supplemental Security	11.3%
Cash public assistance	5.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	24.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.7%
High blood pressure	50.2%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.8%
Binge drinking	11.5%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.6%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	26.3%
Poor mental health	17.6%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	19.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.0%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	21.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,056	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	13.2%
65 and over	38.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	60.5%
Public insurance	44.3%
No insurance	8.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,493	93.4%
Spanish	135	0.7%
Other Indo-European	87	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	24	0.1%
Other languages	22	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,598	98.4%
Born in same state	21,509	98.0%
Born in different state	18,829	85.8%
Foreign born	89	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	342	1.6%
Not a US citizen	72	21.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	2,161	9.8%
French	1,274	5.8%
Italian	552	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	84	0.4%
Dutch	8	0%
Polish	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.5%
Internet access	85.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36701

What city is ZIP code 36701 in?

ZIP code 36701 is primarily assigned to Selma, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36701 in?

ZIP code 36701 falls within Dallas County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36701?

21% of residents in ZIP code 36701 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36701?

Health data for ZIP code 36701 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 36701 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 36701 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36701?

The median home value in ZIP code 36701 is $108,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 36701 in?

ZIP code 36701 observes the CST timezone.