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Henry County
Shorterville, AL
36373
36373 ZIP Code — Shorterville, AL
Henry County, Alabama
ZIP code 36373 is located in
Shorterville ,
Alabama ,
within Henry County .
It covers approximately 60.91 square miles and serves a population of
435 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 334 .
About ZIP code 36373
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $31,188. Poverty affects 25% 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 sales and office, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 43 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.
Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 26% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 32%.
Overall, ZIP code 36373 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
435
Population density
7 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
067
Geography
Land area
60.91 sq mi
Water area
0.12 sq mi
Latitude
31.5017
Longitude
-85.1233
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
334
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
79.5%
49.0%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
20.5%
32.0%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
16.3%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$31,188
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 19 4.4% 18 and over 416 95.6% 65 and over 100 23.0% Median age 46.8 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
67.6%
Group Count % Black or African American 294 67.6% White 141 32.4%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
79.5%
49.0%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
20.5%
32.0%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
0.0%
16.3%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
2.7%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 19.9% $15k–$25k 24.6% $25k–$35k 11.7% $35k–$50k 12.3% $50k–$75k 22.2% $75k–$100k 9.4% Median income $31,188
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 76.0% Renter occupied 24.0% Vacant 60.8% Single-family detached 53.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 46.1% Median rooms 5.1 Avg household size (owned) 2.38
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 3.9% 2000–2009 8.3% 1990–1999 16.3% 1980–1989 23.4% 1970–1979 17.9% 1960–1969 7.8% 1950–1959 6.4% 1940–1949 0.0% 1939 or earlier 16.1%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.1% 1 bedroom 6.2% 2 bedrooms 31.0% 3 bedrooms 48.6% 4 bedrooms 13.1% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.6% 1 vehicle 59.1% 2 vehicles 29.2% 3 or more 11.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 49.7% Propane / LP gas 40.9% No fuel used 9.4%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 62 36.3% Cohabiting couple 16 9.4% Male householder, no spouse 34 19.9% Female householder, no spouse 59 34.5% Households with children under 18 15 8.8% Households with seniors (65+) 65 38.0% Average household size 2.54
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 49.0% 36.4% Married 31.7% 27.6% Separated 5.9% 2.3% Widowed 13.4% 4.7% Divorced 0.0% 29.0%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
22.7%
Some college, no degree
9.6%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 67.5% Bachelor's or higher 0.0%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 11 100.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
26.0%
Education & healthcare
12.5%
Professional & management
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
4.8%
Finance & real estate
4.8%
Agriculture & mining
3.4%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 17.3% Service 24.0% Sales & office 35.1% Natural resources & construction 3.4% Production & transportation 20.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 97.1% Government 2.9% Self-employed 0.0% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 99.4% Carpool 0.0% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 0.0% Other means 0.6% Avg commute (minutes) 43.3
Poverty
Married-couple families
59.7%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 38.6% Retirement income 11.7% Supplemental Security 23.4% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 8.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 45.1% High blood pressure 50.9% High cholesterol 38.6% Diabetes 17.3% Heart disease 9.5% Stroke 5.4% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 37.3% Kidney disease 4.3% Pulmonary disease 11.1% Cancer 7.5%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.5% Binge drinking 11.9% No physical activity 34.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 40.9% Depression 24.2% Fair or poor health 25.9% Poor mental health 16.6% Poor physical health 14.9% No health insurance 18.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.2% Visited dentist 55.0% Cholesterol screening 91.4% Teeth loss 22.3%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 35 8.4%
Disability % Any disability 31.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 32.9% 65 and over 33.0%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 37.7% Public insurance 46.4% No insurance 25.7% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 427 98.2% Spanish 0 0.0% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 435 100.0% Born in same state 435 100.0% Born in different state 305 70.1% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 14 3.2% Arab 7 1.6%
Ancestry Count % Italian 6 1.4%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 39.3% Internet access 53.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36373
What city is ZIP code 36373 in?
ZIP code 36373 is primarily assigned to Shorterville, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36373 in?
ZIP code 36373 falls within Henry County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36373?
25% of residents in ZIP code 36373 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36373?
Health data for ZIP code 36373 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Does ZIP code 36373 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 36373 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 36373?
The median household income in ZIP code 36373 is $31,188, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 36373 in?
ZIP code 36373 observes the CST timezone.
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