36782 ZIP Code — Sweet Water, AL

Marengo County, Alabama

ZIP code 36782 is located in Sweet Water, Alabama, within Marengo County. It covers approximately 205.42 square miles and serves a population of 2,004 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36782

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $86,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,438. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (18%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36782 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,004

population

205.42

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36782 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36782

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36782. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sweet Water	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36736 Dixons Mills (9.2 mi) 36916 Pennington (9.3 mi) 36748 Linden (11.6 mi) 36754 Magnolia (12.2 mi) 36727 Campbell (14.6 mi) 36784 Thomasville (14.9 mi) 36904 Butler (18.8 mi) 36922 Ward (19.1 mi) 36732 Demopolis (19.4 mi) 36783 Thomaston (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,004
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	205.42 sq mi
Water area	0.59 sq mi
Latitude	32.1343
Longitude	-87.9165
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	54.8%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	22.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	15.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,004

Population

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$58,438

Median household income

$27,551

Per capita income

$86,700

Median home value

$781

Median monthly rent

89.9%

Home ownership

12.1%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

1,080

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

130

10–14

121

15–19

113

20–24

25–34

120

35–44

111

45–54

135

55–59

126

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	555	27.7%
18 and over	1,449	72.3%
65 and over	311	15.5%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 54.6%

Black or African American 45.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,094	54.6%
Black or African American	910	45.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.5%	22.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	15.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.2%	3.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 6.1%

$15k–$25k 19.7%

$25k–$35k 10.4%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 7.0%

$75k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	6.1%
$15k–$25k	19.7%
$25k–$35k	10.4%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	7.0%
$75k–$100k	29.8%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$58,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.4%

$50k–$100k 34.1%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 8.6%

$200k–$300k 13.5%

$300k–$500k 2.8%

$500k–$1M 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$86,700
Median rent / month	$781
Owner occupied	89.9%
Renter occupied	10.1%
Vacant	32.3%
Single-family detached	57.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.3%
2000–2009	18.3%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	3.5%
1940–1949	8.1%
1939 or earlier	4.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	11.8%
3 bedrooms	62.7%
4 bedrooms	13.0%
5+ bedrooms	7.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.2%
1 vehicle	36.6%
2 vehicles	26.6%
3 or more	34.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.4%
Electricity	62.7%
Propane / LP gas	33.4%
Wood	2.8%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	314	40.0%
Cohabiting couple	14	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	243	31.0%
Female householder, no spouse	214	27.3%
Households with children under 18	191	24.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	232	29.6%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.4%	29.9%
Married	43.4%	42.2%
Separated	5.1%	0.4%
Widowed	3.4%	12.2%
Divorced	18.7%	15.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 24.2%

Associate's degree 19.9%

Bachelor's degree 7.7%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	5	0.9%
Kindergarten	8	1.4%
Elementary school	345	58.9%
High school	141	24.1%
College / grad school	87	14.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.8%

Manufacturing 21.3%

Retail trade 11.4%

Construction 11.2%

Agriculture & mining 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Public administration 7.6%

Professional & management 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.0%

Other services 0.3%

Wholesale trade 0.2%

Transportation & utilities 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.3%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	20.6%
Production & transportation	25.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.3%
Government	20.5%
Self-employed	4.8%
Unpaid family workers	1.4%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.8%
Carpool	11.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	6.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.4

Poverty

All people 12.1%

Under 18 years 15.5%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 31.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.6%
Retirement income	28.4%
Supplemental Security	1.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.5%
High blood pressure	50.6%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	18.2%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	5.3%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	36.4%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	11.7%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.2%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	26.5%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	73	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	10.7%
65 and over	50.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.0%
Public insurance	28.3%
No insurance	3.7%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,946	97.1%
Spanish	1	0.1%
Other Indo-European	1	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,004	100.0%
Born in same state	2,004	100.0%
Born in different state	1,623	81.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	188	9.4%
French	74	3.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	65	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	76.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36782

What city is ZIP code 36782 in?

ZIP code 36782 is primarily assigned to Sweet Water, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36782 in?

ZIP code 36782 falls within Marengo County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36782 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 36782 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36782?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 36782 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 36782 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36782?

The median home value in ZIP code 36782 is $86,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 36782 in?

ZIP code 36782 observes the CST timezone.