36089 ZIP Code — Union Springs, AL

Bullock County, Alabama

ZIP code 36089 is located in Union Springs, Alabama, within Bullock County. It covers approximately 328.71 square miles and serves a population of 7,740 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36089

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 $88,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $29,275. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 27% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 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 obesity (48%), diabetes (18%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36089 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

7,740

population

328.71

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36089 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36089

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36089. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Union Springs	Acceptable
Union Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36039 Hardaway (13 mi) 36029 Fitzpatrick (13.9 mi) 36083 Tuskegee (15.5 mi) 36053 Midway (15.9 mi) 36860 Hurtsboro (18.3 mi) 36088 Tuskegee Institute (18.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,740
Population density	24 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	011

Geography
Land area	328.71 sq mi
Water area	1.57 sq mi
Latitude	32.1490
Longitude	-85.6800
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	59.2%	58.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	25.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	13.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,740

Population

People per sq mi

38.9

Median age

$29,275

Median household income

$19,385

Per capita income

$88,900

Median home value

$625

Median monthly rent

60.7%

Home ownership

38.1%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

2,333

Housing units

9.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

237

Under 5

205

281

5–9

244

350

10–14

302

307

15–19

265

136

20–24

117

559

25–34

483

507

35–44

439

633

45–54

548

194

55–59

167

293

60–64

254

404

65–74

349

138

75–84

119

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,805	23.3%
18 and over	5,935	76.7%
65 and over	1,219	15.7%
Median age	38.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 64.8%

White 18%

Hispanic or Latino 8.2%

Other race 6.7%

Two or more races 1.8%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	5,463	64.8%
White	1,517	18%
Hispanic or Latino	690	8.2%
Other race	568	6.7%
Two or more races	149	1.8%
Asian	43	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.2%	58.8%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.3%	25.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.7%	13.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 14.6%

$10k–$15k 13.7%

$15k–$25k 19.1%

$25k–$35k 5.9%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 11.4%

$150k–$200k 1.4%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.6%
$10k–$15k	13.7%
$15k–$25k	19.1%
$25k–$35k	5.9%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	11.4%
$150k–$200k	1.4%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$29,275

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.5%

$50k–$100k 37.2%

$100k–$150k 23.0%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k–$300k 5.1%

$300k–$500k 5.6%

$500k–$1M 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$88,900
Median rent / month	$625
Owner occupied	60.7%
Renter occupied	39.3%
Vacant	24.1%
Single-family detached	43.3%
Large apartment buildings	2.6%
Mobile homes	42.5%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.51

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	18.0%
1970–1979	17.4%
1960–1969	4.8%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	5.0%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	49.2%
4 bedrooms	16.2%
5+ bedrooms	3.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	10.9%
1 vehicle	40.2%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	16.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.9%
Electricity	76.4%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	772	30.6%
Cohabiting couple	48	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	638	25.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,067	42.3%
Households with children under 18	984	39.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	807	32.0%
Average household size	2.77

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	52.0%	37.2%
Married	34.8%	31.5%
Separated	2.8%	4.9%
Widowed	4.2%	14.9%
Divorced	6.2%	11.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 11.2%

Some HS, no diploma 18.8%

HS graduate 41.1%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 2.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 1.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	70.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	65	3.5%
Kindergarten	39	2.1%
Elementary school	923	50.1%
High school	588	31.9%
College / grad school	228	12.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 45.1%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Public administration 12.1%

Construction 4.5%

Transportation & utilities 4.5%

Retail trade 4.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Other services 1.8%

Professional & management 1.5%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.1%
Service	16.4%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	18.0%
Production & transportation	35.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.6%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	91.6%
Carpool	5.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.7%
Other means	2.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 38.1%

Under 18 years 59.6%

18 and over 30.7%

Married-couple families 24.1%

Female-led households 42.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.5%
Retirement income	11.8%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.3%
High blood pressure	50.8%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	18.4%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	5.4%
Asthma	11.1%
Arthritis	31.7%
Kidney disease	4.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	5.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	12.6%
No physical activity	39.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.9%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	29.7%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	15.3%
No health insurance	25.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.2%
Visited dentist	45.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	27.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	264	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.4%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	10.3%
65 and over	19.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	41.4%
Public insurance	55.6%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,298	94.3%
Spanish	179	2.5%
Other Indo-European	179	2.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,379	95.3%
Born in same state	7,345	94.9%
Born in different state	6,489	83.8%
Foreign born	34	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	361	4.7%
Not a US citizen	103	28.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,741	22.5%
Italian	90	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	37	0.5%
German	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.6%
Internet access	82.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36089

What city is ZIP code 36089 in?

ZIP code 36089 is primarily assigned to Union Springs, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36089 in?

ZIP code 36089 falls within Bullock County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36089?

38% of residents in ZIP code 36089 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36089?

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 36089 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 36089 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36089?

Health data for ZIP code 36089 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36089 in?

ZIP code 36089 observes the CST timezone.