36919 ZIP Code — Silas, AL

Choctaw County, Alabama

ZIP code 36919 is located in Silas, Alabama, within Choctaw County. It covers approximately 153.44 square miles and serves a population of 1,764 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36919

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. Median home value is $79,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $51,196. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (18%), smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 36919 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,764

population

153.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36919 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36919

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36919. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Silas	Acceptable
Silas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36908 Gilbertown (9.2 mi) 36558 Millry (12 mi) 36538 Frankville (12.4 mi) 36921 Toxey (13.2 mi) 36915 Needham (14.2 mi) 36524 Coffeeville (14.6 mi) 36913 Melvin (14.8 mi) 36727 Campbell (18.1 mi) 36518 Chatom (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,764
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	153.44 sq mi
Water area	2.22 sq mi
Latitude	31.7798
Longitude	-88.2790
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.2%	62.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	22.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	0.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,764

Population

People per sq mi

49.1

Median age

$51,196

Median household income

$27,880

Per capita income

$79,700

Median home value

$454

Median monthly rent

78.4%

Home ownership

17.8%

Poverty rate

2.1%

Unemployment

785

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

171

45–54

168

55–59

60–64

108

65–74

105

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	282	16.0%
18 and over	1,482	84.0%
65 and over	381	21.6%
Median age	49.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.4%

Black or African American 46.7%

Two or more races 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	925	52.4%
Black or African American	823	46.7%
Two or more races	16	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.2%	62.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.2%	22.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.2%	0.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 12.3%

$10k–$15k 5.4%

$15k–$25k 6.8%

$25k–$35k 20.5%

$35k–$50k 3.5%

$50k–$75k 22.9%

$75k–$100k 5.5%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.3%
$10k–$15k	5.4%
$15k–$25k	6.8%
$25k–$35k	20.5%
$35k–$50k	3.5%
$50k–$75k	22.9%
$75k–$100k	5.5%
$100k–$150k	14.4%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$51,196

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 42.5%

$50k–$100k 17.5%

$100k–$150k 10.5%

$150k–$200k 4.0%

$200k–$300k 10.3%

$300k–$500k 9.9%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$79,700
Median rent / month	$454
Owner occupied	78.4%
Renter occupied	21.6%
Vacant	24.5%
Single-family detached	59.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.4%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.55

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.1%
2000–2009	8.4%
1990–1999	17.1%
1980–1989	20.9%
1970–1979	14.2%
1960–1969	7.9%
1950–1959	13.3%
1940–1949	2.3%
1939 or earlier	9.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	9.6%
2 bedrooms	21.7%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	12.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	17.9%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	48.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	1.8%
Electricity	60.0%
Propane / LP gas	30.4%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	6.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	403	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	40	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	129	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	136	19.2%
Households with children under 18	160	22.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	268	37.9%
Average household size	2.48

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	29.8%
Married	56.4%	48.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.5%
Widowed	1.8%	15.4%
Divorced	9.2%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 48.8%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 5.1%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.6%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	5.4%
Kindergarten	3	0.9%
Elementary school	149	42.7%
High school	44	12.6%
College / grad school	134	38.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 24.9%

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Agriculture & mining 12.0%

Transportation & utilities 9.5%

Retail trade 8.9%

Construction 5.7%

Professional & management 4.9%

Public administration 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.0%
Service	16.9%
Sales & office	10.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.4%
Production & transportation	27.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.2%
Government	18.5%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.3%
Carpool	3.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	6.3%
Work from home	2.6%
Other means	4.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	39.2

Poverty

All people 17.8%

Under 18 years 36.9%

18 and over 14.2%

Married-couple families 4.7%

Female-led households 53.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.4%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	12.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.0%
High blood pressure	51.6%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	18.4%
Heart disease	9.5%
Stroke	5.6%
Asthma	11.3%
Arthritis	37.4%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	11.7%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.7%
Binge drinking	11.8%
No physical activity	35.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.3%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	28.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	16.1%
No health insurance	20.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.8%
Visited dentist	49.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	24.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	37	2.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.8%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	23.0%
65 and over	59.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.5%
Public insurance	45.4%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,730	98.1%
Spanish	38	2.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	38	2.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,764	100.0%
Born in same state	1,753	99.4%
Born in different state	946	53.6%
Foreign born	11	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	325	18.4%
Italian	189	10.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	122	6.9%
English	6	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.1%
Internet access	73.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36919

What city is ZIP code 36919 in?

ZIP code 36919 is primarily assigned to Silas, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36919 in?

ZIP code 36919 falls within Choctaw County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36919?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36919?

18% of residents in ZIP code 36919 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36919 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 36919 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36919?

Health data for ZIP code 36919 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36919 in?

ZIP code 36919 observes the CST timezone.