36783 ZIP Code — Thomaston, AL

Marengo County, Alabama

ZIP code 36783 is located in Thomaston, Alabama, within Marengo County. It covers approximately 108.46 square miles and serves a population of 627 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36783

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $74,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $41,944. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (19%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 36783 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.

627

population

108.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36783 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36783

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36783. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Thomaston	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36738 Faunsdale (9.7 mi) 36754 Magnolia (10.2 mi) 36728 Catherine (10.6 mi) 36722 Arlington (12.5 mi) 36748 Linden (13.5 mi) 36773 Safford (13.7 mi) 36736 Dixons Mills (16.2 mi) 36742 Gallion (16.8 mi) 36786 Uniontown (17 mi) 36720 Alberta (17 mi) 36769 Pine Hill (18.1 mi) 36782 Sweet Water (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	627
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	091

Geography
Land area	108.46 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	32.2529
Longitude	-87.6101
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	69.5%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	22.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	15.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.2%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

627

Population

People per sq mi

49.7

Median age

$41,944

Median household income

$32,249

Per capita income

$74,200

Median home value

$488

Median monthly rent

66.5%

Home ownership

15.3%

Poverty rate

4.0%

Unemployment

408

Housing units

20.8%

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

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	71	11.3%
18 and over	556	88.7%
65 and over	168	26.8%
Median age	49.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.4%

Black or African American 49.6%

Group	Count	%
White	316	50.4%
Black or African American	311	49.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	69.5%	59.7%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	22.1%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.5%	15.0%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.2%	4.4%

Under $10k 1.8%

$10k–$15k 25.0%

$15k–$25k 16.2%

$25k–$35k 1.1%

$35k–$50k 14.7%

$50k–$75k 7.4%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k+ 7.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.8%
$10k–$15k	25.0%
$15k–$25k	16.2%
$25k–$35k	1.1%
$35k–$50k	14.7%
$50k–$75k	7.4%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	9.6%
$150k–$200k	6.6%
$200k+	7.4%
Median income	$41,944

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 30.4%

$50k–$100k 30.9%

$100k–$150k 6.1%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k–$300k 17.1%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$74,200
Median rent / month	$488
Owner occupied	66.5%
Renter occupied	33.5%
Vacant	45.5%
Single-family detached	70.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	27.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.8%
2000–2009	5.6%
1990–1999	14.6%
1980–1989	13.0%
1970–1979	13.4%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	15.0%
1940–1949	9.4%
1939 or earlier	11.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.8%
1 bedroom	3.2%
2 bedrooms	23.6%
3 bedrooms	54.7%
4 bedrooms	14.6%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.4%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	25.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	21.3%
Electricity	48.5%
Propane / LP gas	20.6%
Wood	4.0%
No fuel used	5.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	120	44.1%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	43	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	109	40.1%
Households with children under 18	24	8.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	115	42.3%
Average household size	2.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.2%	31.7%
Married	48.3%	36.5%
Separated	12.9%	6.1%
Widowed	1.9%	18.4%
Divorced	16.7%	7.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.6%

HS graduate 41.3%

Some college, no degree 24.0%

Associate's degree 5.3%

Bachelor's degree 12.6%

Graduate / professional 8.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	7	9.1%
Kindergarten	3	3.9%
Elementary school	38	49.4%
High school	13	16.9%
College / grad school	16	20.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Transportation & utilities 18.8%

Manufacturing 13.0%

Finance & real estate 12.5%

Public administration 8.3%

Information 7.3%

Agriculture & mining 5.2%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Retail trade 3.1%

Professional & management 3.1%

Construction 1.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.6%

Other services 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	4.7%
Sales & office	10.4%
Natural resources & construction	17.2%
Production & transportation	32.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	12.5%
Self-employed	7.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	77.6%
Carpool	22.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.5

Poverty

All people 15.3%

Under 18 years 26.2%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 40.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.5%
Retirement income	39.0%
Supplemental Security	25.7%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.3%
High blood pressure	51.2%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	18.5%
Heart disease	9.6%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	37.0%
Kidney disease	4.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	7.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.2%
Binge drinking	11.2%
No physical activity	34.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.7%
Depression	23.7%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	15.0%
No health insurance	18.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.9%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	11.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.8%
Under 18	8.5%
18–64 years	18.0%
65 and over	54.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.3%
Public insurance	55.5%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	601	95.9%
Spanish	8	1.3%
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)	619	98.7%
Born in same state	619	98.7%
Born in different state	512	81.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	8	1.3%
Not a US citizen	8	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	119	19%
Italian	34	5.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	30	4.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.4%
Internet access	79.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36783

What city is ZIP code 36783 in?

ZIP code 36783 is primarily assigned to Thomaston, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36783 in?

ZIP code 36783 falls within Marengo County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36783 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 36783 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 36783 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 36783 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36783?

15% of residents in ZIP code 36783 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36783 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 36783 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 36783 in?

ZIP code 36783 observes the CST timezone.