36785 ZIP Code — Tyler, AL

Lowndes County, Alabama

ZIP code 36785 is located in Tyler, Alabama, within Lowndes County. It covers approximately 99.40 square miles and serves a population of 742 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36785

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 $101,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $40,515. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 28% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 35 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 7% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (18%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 36785 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

742

population

99.40

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36785 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36785

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36785. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Tyler	Acceptable
Tyler	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36752 Lowndesboro (10.3 mi) 36040 Hayneville (11.2 mi) 36703 Selma (11.9 mi) 36775 Sardis (13.1 mi) 36003 Autaugaville (13.6 mi) 36761 Minter (16 mi) 36701 Selma (17.6 mi) 36749 Jones (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	742
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	085

Geography
Land area	99.40 sq mi
Water area	1.39 sq mi
Latitude	32.2802
Longitude	-86.8182
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	56.3%	66.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	23.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	8.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

742

Population

People per sq mi

52.8

Median age

$40,515

Median household income

$24,616

Per capita income

$101,900

Median home value

$1,295

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

29.8%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

457

Housing units

6.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	136	18.3%
18 and over	606	81.7%
65 and over	147	19.8%
Median age	52.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 77.6%

White 18.5%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	584	77.6%
White	139	18.5%
Two or more races	19	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	11	1.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.3%	66.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.3%	23.9%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.3%	8.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	1.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 14.6%

$10k–$15k 8.5%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 20.4%

$35k–$50k 12.1%

$50k–$75k 22.3%

$75k–$100k 9.6%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.6%
$10k–$15k	8.5%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	20.4%
$35k–$50k	12.1%
$50k–$75k	22.3%
$75k–$100k	9.6%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
Median income	$40,515

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.5%

$50k–$100k 32.3%

$100k–$150k 31.6%

$150k–$200k 6.5%

$200k–$300k 4.8%

$300k–$500k 5.2%

$500k–$1M 4.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$101,900
Median rent / month	$1,295
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	31.4%
Single-family detached	59.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.3%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.05

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.3%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	19.1%
1980–1989	15.5%
1970–1979	13.0%
1960–1969	13.4%
1950–1959	4.3%
1940–1949	10.8%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	10.8%
3 bedrooms	61.6%
4 bedrooms	17.2%
5+ bedrooms	9.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.8%
1 vehicle	37.5%
2 vehicles	30.6%
3 or more	23.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.2%
Electricity	51.2%
Propane / LP gas	45.2%
Wood	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	96	26.4%
Cohabiting couple	7	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	91	25.1%
Female householder, no spouse	169	46.6%
Households with children under 18	54	14.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	110	30.3%
Average household size	2.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.5%	51.1%
Married	41.9%	30.7%
Separated	1.7%	2.5%
Widowed	0.0%	13.0%
Divorced	15.0%	2.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 47.3%

Some college, no degree 31.4%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 0.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.0%
Bachelor's or higher	6.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	11	12.4%
Kindergarten	4	4.5%
Elementary school	49	55.1%
High school	18	20.2%
College / grad school	7	7.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Transportation & utilities 20.5%

Professional & management 13.7%

Manufacturing 13.3%

Public administration 9.9%

Construction 7.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.1%

Retail trade 4.1%

Other services 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.5%
Service	30.4%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.6%
Government	27.3%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	97.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.8

Poverty

All people 29.8%

Under 18 years 64.7%

18 and over 21.9%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 47.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	34.2%
Supplemental Security	10.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	27.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.8%
High blood pressure	50.7%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	18.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	5.2%
Asthma	11.9%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	11.0%
No physical activity	36.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.9%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	27.9%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.5%
Visited dentist	49.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	23.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	57	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.1%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	34.0%
65 and over	40.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.0%
Public insurance	62.8%
No insurance	2.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	680	91.6%
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)	742	100.0%
Born in same state	742	100.0%
Born in different state	671	90.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	261	35.2%
Italian	56	7.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	36	4.9%
French	27	3.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.9%
Internet access	82.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36785

What city is ZIP code 36785 in?

ZIP code 36785 is primarily assigned to Tyler, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36785 in?

ZIP code 36785 falls within Lowndes County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36785?

30% of residents in ZIP code 36785 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36785?

7% 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 36785 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 36785 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36785?

Health data for ZIP code 36785 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36785 in?

ZIP code 36785 observes the CST timezone.