36921 ZIP Code — Toxey, AL

Choctaw County, Alabama

ZIP code 36921 is located in Toxey, Alabama, within Choctaw County. It covers approximately 97.62 square miles and serves a population of 919 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36921

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $26,111. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 64 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

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

Overall, ZIP code 36921 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

919

population

97.62

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36921 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36921

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36921. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Toxey	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36915 Needham (4.8 mi) 36908 Gilbertown (5.2 mi) 36904 Butler (8.5 mi) 36913 Melvin (11.9 mi) 36727 Campbell (12.3 mi) 36919 Silas (13.2 mi) 36912 Lisman (17.9 mi) 36524 Coffeeville (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	919
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	97.62 sq mi
Water area	1.71 sq mi
Latitude	31.9696
Longitude	-88.2612
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	74.0%	62.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	22.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

919

Population

People per sq mi

54.2

Median age

$26,111

Median household income

$24,845

Per capita income

$154,700

Median home value

$475

Median monthly rent

88.0%

Home ownership

10.8%

Poverty rate

0.7%

Unemployment

633

Housing units

5.9%

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	126	13.7%
18 and over	793	86.3%
65 and over	360	39.2%
Median age	54.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 83.2%

Black or African American 16.5%

Two or more races 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	765	83.2%
Black or African American	152	16.5%
Two or more races	2	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	74.0%	62.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	22.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.1%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.3%

$10k–$15k 12.2%

$15k–$25k 23.7%

$25k–$35k 29.4%

$35k–$50k 2.1%

$50k–$75k 3.4%

$75k–$100k 7.1%

$100k–$150k 7.6%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.3%
$10k–$15k	12.2%
$15k–$25k	23.7%
$25k–$35k	29.4%
$35k–$50k	2.1%
$50k–$75k	3.4%
$75k–$100k	7.1%
$100k–$150k	7.6%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$26,111

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.5%

$50k–$100k 18.0%

$100k–$150k 10.4%

$150k–$200k 31.5%

$200k–$300k 21.9%

$300k–$500k 1.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,700
Median rent / month	$475
Owner occupied	88.0%
Renter occupied	12.0%
Vacant	24.7%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.5%
2000–2009	8.6%
1990–1999	23.1%
1980–1989	8.2%
1970–1979	32.5%
1960–1969	13.8%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	4.9%
1939 or earlier	1.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.2%
2 bedrooms	8.6%
3 bedrooms	66.7%
4 bedrooms	18.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.6%
1 vehicle	41.2%
2 vehicles	20.4%
3 or more	20.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	63.2%
Propane / LP gas	21.8%
Wood	15.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	121	23.1%
Cohabiting couple	26	5.0%
Male householder, no spouse	120	22.9%
Female householder, no spouse	257	49.0%
Households with children under 18	92	17.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	308	58.8%
Average household size	1.75

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	20.0%
Married	30.5%	33.4%
Separated	3.6%	4.8%
Widowed	15.3%	40.8%
Divorced	18.3%	1.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 16.2%

Some HS, no diploma 18.8%

HS graduate 34.2%

Some college, no degree 14.8%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 5.9%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	65.1%
Bachelor's or higher	5.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	7	4.2%
Elementary school	9	5.4%
High school	76	45.8%
College / grad school	74	44.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 20.2%

Education & healthcare 18.5%

Manufacturing 14.8%

Agriculture & mining 10.1%

Retail trade 9.8%

Construction 8.1%

Finance & real estate 7.7%

Transportation & utilities 3.7%

Other services 2.7%

Professional & management 2.4%

Public administration 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.8%
Service	23.6%
Sales & office	23.6%
Natural resources & construction	19.9%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.6%
Government	3.0%
Self-employed	8.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.4%
Carpool	13.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	64.2

Poverty

All people 10.8%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 12.5%

Married-couple families 7.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	57.8%
Retirement income	21.8%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	4.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	39.5%
High blood pressure	47.0%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	15.5%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	36.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	25.5%
Fair or poor health	23.5%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.7%
Visited dentist	56.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.6%
Teeth loss	19.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	3.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	34.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	63.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.9%
Public insurance	55.4%
No insurance	10.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	870	94.7%
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)	919	100.0%
Born in same state	919	100.0%
Born in different state	559	60.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	370	40.3%
Italian	89	9.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	62	6.7%
French	35	3.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.0%
Internet access	56.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36921

What city is ZIP code 36921 in?

ZIP code 36921 is primarily assigned to Toxey, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36921 in?

ZIP code 36921 falls within Choctaw County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36921 have an older population?

39% of residents in ZIP code 36921 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 36921 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 36921 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36921?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Is ZIP code 36921 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 36921 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 36921 in?

ZIP code 36921 observes the CST timezone.