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Clarke County
Thomasville, AL
36784
36784 ZIP Code — Thomasville, AL
Clarke County, Alabama
ZIP code 36784 is located in
Thomasville ,
Alabama ,
within Clarke County .
It covers approximately 268.84 square miles and serves a population of
6,112 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 334 .
About ZIP code 36784
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 $137,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.
Median household income is $49,186. SNAP benefit usage at 23% 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 education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 36784 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
6,112
Population density
23 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
025
Geography
Land area
268.84 sq mi
Water area
0.75 sq mi
Latitude
31.9209
Longitude
-87.8787
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
334
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.0%
59.2%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
22.2%
24.2%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
16.3%
13.9%
18.0%
Over $200k
3.6%
2.7%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$49,186
Median household income
$137,100
Median home value
10.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,803 29.5% 18 and over 4,309 70.5% 65 and over 1,081 17.7% Median age 36.7 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
40.6%
Group Count % White 3,497 56.8% Black or African American 2,499 40.6% Two or more races 98 1.6% Hispanic or Latino 42 0.7% Asian 18 0.3%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
58.0%
59.2%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
22.2%
24.2%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
16.3%
13.9%
18.0%
Over $200k
3.6%
2.7%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 11.6% $10k–$15k 6.0% $15k–$25k 8.0% $25k–$35k 12.2% $35k–$50k 12.8% $50k–$75k 17.2% $75k–$100k 8.9% $100k–$150k 11.0% $150k–$200k 7.4% $200k+ 4.8% Median income $49,186
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $137,100 Median rent / month $697 Owner occupied 64.1% Renter occupied 35.9% Vacant 29.2% Single-family detached 68.6% Large apartment buildings 2.9% Mobile homes 20.7% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 3.18
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.5% 2000–2009 7.8% 1990–1999 20.7% 1980–1989 22.7% 1970–1979 19.9% 1960–1969 12.9% 1950–1959 1.4% 1940–1949 4.1% 1939 or earlier 7.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 1.3% 1 bedroom 3.7% 2 bedrooms 16.1% 3 bedrooms 51.2% 4 bedrooms 22.5% 5+ bedrooms 5.2%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 7.4% 1 vehicle 40.3% 2 vehicles 26.2% 3 or more 26.0%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 27.2% Electricity 61.3% Propane / LP gas 7.9% Wood 2.1% No fuel used 1.5%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 756 34.5% Cohabiting couple 79 3.6% Male householder, no spouse 565 25.8% Female householder, no spouse 794 36.2% Households with children under 18 717 32.7% Households with seniors (65+) 737 33.6% Average household size 2.74
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 35.2% 31.7% Married 44.3% 29.4% Separated 2.0% 8.2% Widowed 3.7% 17.6% Divorced 14.8% 13.1%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
10.3%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Graduate / professional
5.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 87.7% Bachelor's or higher 10.1%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 100 6.6% Kindergarten 17 1.1% Elementary school 966 64.0% High school 351 23.2% College / grad school 76 5.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.0%
Finance & real estate
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
9.4%
Professional & management
6.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.8%
Agriculture & mining
5.5%
Public administration
1.9%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 28.3% Service 14.7% Sales & office 24.2% Natural resources & construction 11.6% Production & transportation 21.2%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.5% Government 8.9% Self-employed 11.7% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 92.7% Carpool 2.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 4.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 33.1
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.3%
Female-led households
24.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 42.3% Retirement income 20.8% Supplemental Security 10.6% Cash public assistance 0.9% Food stamps / SNAP 23.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 38.8% High blood pressure 47.1% High cholesterol 37.0% Diabetes 14.9% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 10.5% Arthritis 34.0% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 9.6% Cancer 6.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.2% Binge drinking 12.4% No physical activity 31.1% Less than 7 hrs sleep 38.8% Depression 24.1% Fair or poor health 23.0% Poor mental health 16.7% Poor physical health 13.5% No health insurance 18.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.9% Visited dentist 57.8% Cholesterol screening 90.8% Teeth loss 19.1%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 323 7.5%
Disability % Any disability 18.3% Under 18 6.7% 18–64 years 17.8% 65 and over 41.5%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 57.6% Public insurance 48.4% No insurance 7.3% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,798 94.9% Spanish 14 0.2% Other Indo-European 0 0.0% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 14 0.2%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 6,094 99.7% Born in same state 6,094 99.7% Born in different state 5,173 84.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 18 0.3% Not a US citizen 18 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 1,059 17.3% French 590 9.7% Italian 360 5.9%
Ancestry Count % Polish 26 0.4% English 20 0.3%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 35.9% Internet access 91.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36784
What city is ZIP code 36784 in?
ZIP code 36784 is primarily assigned to Thomasville, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36784 in?
ZIP code 36784 falls within Clarke County, Alabama.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 36784?
10% 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 36784 have a large retiree population?
42% of households in ZIP code 36784 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36784?
15% of residents in ZIP code 36784 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36784?
The median home value in ZIP code 36784 is $137,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 36784 in?
ZIP code 36784 observes the CST timezone.
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