36075 ZIP Code — Shorter, AL

Macon County, Alabama

ZIP code 36075 is located in Shorter, Alabama, within Macon County. It covers approximately 81.88 square miles and serves a population of 1,642 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36075

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $96,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $45,032. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 59% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (19%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 36075 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,642

population

81.88

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36075 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36075

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36075. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Shorter	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36039 Hardaway (8.1 mi) 36088 Tuskegee Institute (11.4 mi) 36078 Tallassee (11.9 mi) 36064 Pike Road (12 mi) 36083 Tuskegee (12.4 mi) 36117 Montgomery (13.4 mi) 36029 Fitzpatrick (14.3 mi) 36093 Wetumpka (17.2 mi) 36866 Notasulga (17.4 mi) 36024 Eclectic (18.4 mi) 36109 Montgomery (19.7 mi) 36116 Montgomery (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,642
Population density	20 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	087

Geography
Land area	81.88 sq mi
Water area	1.14 sq mi
Latitude	32.3837
Longitude	-85.9039
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	64.8%	60.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	14.3%	26.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	11.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.1%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,642

Population

People per sq mi

55.4

Median age

$45,032

Median household income

$25,252

Per capita income

$96,600

Median home value

$929

Median monthly rent

82.9%

Home ownership

13.8%

Poverty rate

13.5%

Unemployment

691

Housing units

11.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

132

65–74

158

75–84

119

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	244	14.9%
18 and over	1,398	85.1%
65 and over	559	34.0%
Median age	55.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 72.7%

White 15.2%

Two or more races 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Asian 0.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,264	72.7%
White	265	15.2%
Two or more races	99	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	96	5.5%
Asian	11	0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	3	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.8%	60.1%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	14.3%	26.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.8%	11.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.1%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 22.5%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 5.2%

$100k–$150k 10.6%

$150k–$200k 5.4%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	22.5%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	5.2%
$100k–$150k	10.6%
$150k–$200k	5.4%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$45,032

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 20.1%

$50k–$100k 33.6%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 8.9%

$200k–$300k 18.4%

$300k–$500k 7.6%

$500k–$1M 6.5%

$1M+ 0.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$96,600
Median rent / month	$929
Owner occupied	82.9%
Renter occupied	17.1%
Vacant	19.1%
Single-family detached	78.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	16.5%
1990–1999	16.0%
1980–1989	10.2%
1970–1979	22.2%
1960–1969	16.1%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	2.7%
1939 or earlier	4.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	7.9%
3 bedrooms	59.9%
4 bedrooms	28.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.6%
1 vehicle	41.6%
2 vehicles	25.0%
3 or more	21.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.3%
Electricity	60.9%
Propane / LP gas	36.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	266	41.0%
Cohabiting couple	39	6.0%
Male householder, no spouse	103	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	241	37.1%
Households with children under 18	126	19.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	370	57.0%
Average household size	2.53

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	38.0%	38.2%
Married	47.2%	40.2%
Separated	0.9%	0.3%
Widowed	6.6%	10.2%
Divorced	7.2%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 21.1%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 26.7%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.5%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.8%
Bachelor's or higher	11.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	3.2%
Kindergarten	13	8.3%
Elementary school	58	37.2%
High school	54	34.6%
College / grad school	26	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Agriculture & mining 20.5%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Professional & management 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.6%

Public administration 6.8%

Retail trade 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.5%

Other services 5.1%

Construction 2.3%

Finance & real estate 1.4%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.7%
Service	11.1%
Sales & office	27.7%
Natural resources & construction	22.9%
Production & transportation	17.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.6%
Government	23.2%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.7%
Carpool	1.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	10.0%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.7

Poverty

All people 13.8%

Under 18 years 31.1%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 4.1%

Female-led households 28.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.7%
Retirement income	30.5%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.9%
High blood pressure	51.6%
High cholesterol	35.0%
Diabetes	19.3%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.6%
Arthritis	34.9%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	11.6%
No physical activity	36.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.8%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	27.6%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	19.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.9%
Visited dentist	51.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.6%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	205	14.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	25.9%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	19.8%
65 and over	45.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.6%
Public insurance	59.7%
No insurance	12.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,565	95.3%
Spanish	72	4.6%
Other Indo-European	72	4.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,552	94.5%
Born in same state	1,551	94.5%
Born in different state	1,327	80.8%
Foreign born	1	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	90	5.5%
Not a US citizen	16	17.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	148	9%
French	122	7.4%
Italian	34	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	11	0.7%
English	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.5%
Internet access	74.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36075

What city is ZIP code 36075 in?

ZIP code 36075 is primarily assigned to Shorter, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36075 in?

ZIP code 36075 falls within Macon County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36075 have an older population?

34% of residents in ZIP code 36075 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 36075 have a large retiree population?

59% of households in ZIP code 36075 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36075?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 36075 mostly owner-occupied?

83% of occupied units in ZIP code 36075 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 36075 in?

ZIP code 36075 observes the CST timezone.