36790 ZIP Code — Stanton, AL

Chilton County, Alabama

ZIP code 36790 is located in Stanton, Alabama, within Chilton County. It covers approximately 12.51 square miles and serves a population of 534 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36790

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 65%.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 34%.

Overall, ZIP code 36790 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and elevated reliance on food assistance.

534

population

12.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36790 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36790

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36790. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stanton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36750 Maplesville (6.6 mi) 36758 Plantersville (7.9 mi) 36793 Lawley (8.6 mi) 36749 Jones (13.2 mi) 36792 Randolph (13.9 mi) 36006 Billingsley (14.9 mi) 35171 Thorsby (15.8 mi) 35042 Centreville (17.1 mi) 35045 Clanton (17.2 mi) 36701 Selma (18.7 mi) 36756 Marion (19.6 mi) 36703 Selma (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	534
Population density	43 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	021

Geography
Land area	12.51 sq mi
Water area	0.11 sq mi
Latitude	32.7258
Longitude	-86.9390
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	30.8%	47.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	33.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	36.7%	16.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

534

Population

People per sq mi

51.8

Median age

Median household income

$37,451

Per capita income

$155,700

Median home value

$240

Median monthly rent

64.7%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

7.4%

Unemployment

219

Housing units

2.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

20–24

25–34

45–54

124

55–59

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	82	15.4%
18 and over	452	84.6%
65 and over	36	6.7%
Median age	51.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.5%

Black or African American 15.5%

Group	Count	%
White	451	84.5%
Black or African American	83	15.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.8%	47.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	33.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	36.7%	16.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 19.6%

$15k–$25k 3.1%

$25k–$35k 15.6%

$35k–$50k 6.7%

$50k–$75k 18.3%

$100k–$150k 6.3%

$150k–$200k 30.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	19.6%
$15k–$25k	3.1%
$25k–$35k	15.6%
$35k–$50k	6.7%
$50k–$75k	18.3%
$100k–$150k	6.3%
$150k–$200k	30.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.5%

$50k–$100k 4.8%

$150k–$200k 46.9%

$200k–$300k 9.7%

$300k–$500k 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,700
Median rent / month	$240
Owner occupied	64.7%
Renter occupied	35.3%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	71.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	28.5%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.10

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	30.2%
1990–1999	25.8%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	5.0%
1950–1959	9.7%
1940–1949	13.1%
1939 or earlier	2.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.7%
2 bedrooms	29.5%
3 bedrooms	20.5%
4 bedrooms	38.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.6%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	3.1%
3 or more	39.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	90.6%
Wood	3.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	161	71.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15	6.7%
Female householder, no spouse	48	21.4%
Households with children under 18	35	15.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	22	9.8%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	0.0%
Married	75.5%	78.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	18.7%
Divorced	0.0%	3.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.9%

Some HS, no diploma 20.5%

HS graduate 7.4%

Some college, no degree 50.5%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 2.5%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.6%
Bachelor's or higher	2.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	42	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 43.2%

Retail trade 27.3%

Finance & real estate 21.6%

Professional & management 5.1%

Education & healthcare 2.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.8%
Service	21.6%
Sales & office	18.4%
Natural resources & construction	32.1%
Production & transportation	11.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	97.1%
Government	2.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 15.3%

Married-couple families 18.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.1%
Retirement income	6.7%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	37.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.7%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.1%
Arthritis	37.5%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	24.5%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	22.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	33.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	41.3%
65 and over	25.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.2%
Public insurance	38.0%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	452	84.6%
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)	534	100.0%
Born in same state	534	100.0%
Born in different state	518	97.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	54	10.1%
Italian	23	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	16	3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.9%
Internet access	80.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36790

What city is ZIP code 36790 in?

ZIP code 36790 is primarily assigned to Stanton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36790 in?

ZIP code 36790 falls within Chilton County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36790?

3% 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 typical home value in ZIP code 36790?

The median home value in ZIP code 36790 is $155,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 36790?

ZIP code 36790 has an estimated population of 534 residents, with a density of 43 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36790 in?

ZIP code 36790 observes the CST timezone.