36786 ZIP Code — Uniontown, AL

Perry County, Alabama

ZIP code 36786 is located in Uniontown, Alabama, within Perry County. It covers approximately 138.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,055 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36786

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 $64,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 67%.

Median household income is $24,492. Poverty affects 46% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 53% 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 professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (52%), diabetes (21%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 36786 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.

2,055

population

138.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36786 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36786

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36786. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Uniontown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36738 Faunsdale (11 mi) 36759 Marion Junction (11.3 mi) 36773 Safford (11.4 mi) 36765 Newbern (11.5 mi) 36742 Gallion (15.9 mi) 36783 Thomaston (17 mi) 36756 Marion (18.4 mi) 36744 Greensboro (20 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,055
Population density	15 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	105

Geography
Land area	138.50 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	32.4570
Longitude	-87.4471
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	82.8%	80.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	11.2%	12.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	6.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,055

Population

People per sq mi

43.4

Median age

$24,492

Median household income

$16,040

Per capita income

$64,900

Median home value

$510

Median monthly rent

66.5%

Home ownership

46.0%

Poverty rate

19.9%

Unemployment

930

Housing units

14.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

119

10–14

134

15–19

25–34

190

35–44

214

45–54

55–59

111

60–64

106

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	489	23.8%
18 and over	1,566	76.2%
65 and over	342	16.6%
Median age	43.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 93.2%

White 6.7%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,915	93.2%
White	138	6.7%
Two or more races	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.8%	80.9%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	11.2%	12.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.0%	6.5%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.0%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.0%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 32.8%

$25k–$35k 14.5%

$35k–$50k 11.0%

$50k–$75k 14.6%

$75k–$100k 1.7%

$100k–$150k 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.0%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	32.8%
$25k–$35k	14.5%
$35k–$50k	11.0%
$50k–$75k	14.6%
$75k–$100k	1.7%
$100k–$150k	6.9%
Median income	$24,492

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.8%

$50k–$100k 55.7%

$100k–$150k 3.4%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k–$300k 2.4%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,900
Median rent / month	$510
Owner occupied	66.5%
Renter occupied	33.5%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	44.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	32.7%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	1.99

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	1.2%
1990–1999	32.3%
1980–1989	21.3%
1970–1979	15.3%
1960–1969	5.7%
1950–1959	13.8%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.6%
1 bedroom	6.6%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	55.5%
4 bedrooms	21.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.3%
1 vehicle	36.7%
2 vehicles	22.7%
3 or more	21.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	27.6%
Electricity	60.3%
Propane / LP gas	9.7%
Fuel oil	2.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	179	19.2%
Cohabiting couple	80	8.6%
Male householder, no spouse	249	26.7%
Female householder, no spouse	426	45.6%
Households with children under 18	226	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	226	24.2%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	45.9%	42.5%
Married	25.0%	20.6%
Separated	2.8%	2.6%
Widowed	9.2%	23.1%
Divorced	17.2%	11.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.2%

HS graduate 42.9%

Some college, no degree 15.0%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 9.2%

Graduate / professional 5.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	80.6%
Bachelor's or higher	14.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	15	2.6%
Kindergarten	14	2.4%
Elementary school	304	52.3%
High school	178	30.6%
College / grad school	70	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 35.0%

Education & healthcare 28.3%

Construction 15.8%

Manufacturing 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.9%

Other services 2.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	9.0%
Sales & office	4.9%
Natural resources & construction	19.1%
Production & transportation	35.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.2%
Government	20.9%
Self-employed	10.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	4.7%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.7

Poverty

All people 46.0%

Under 18 years 72.4%

18 and over 37.7%

Married-couple families 1.7%

Female-led households 70.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.2%
Retirement income	25.2%
Supplemental Security	28.6%
Cash public assistance	16.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	52.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	51.9%
High blood pressure	53.8%
High cholesterol	34.3%
Diabetes	21.0%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	6.3%
Asthma	12.7%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	4.8%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	24.4%
Binge drinking	10.1%
No physical activity	40.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.0%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	31.5%
Poor mental health	18.0%
Poor physical health	16.2%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.6%
Visited dentist	45.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	28.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	58	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	37.3%
Under 18	3.9%
18–64 years	41.7%
65 and over	69.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	28.3%
Public insurance	67.5%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,004	97.5%
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)	2,043	99.4%
Born in same state	2,043	99.4%
Born in different state	1,942	94.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	0.6%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
English	24	1.2%
Italian	24	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	24	1.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.5%
Internet access	80.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36786

What city is ZIP code 36786 in?

ZIP code 36786 is primarily assigned to Uniontown, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36786 in?

ZIP code 36786 falls within Perry County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36786?

46% of residents in ZIP code 36786 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36786 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 36786 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36786?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36786?

Health data for ZIP code 36786 shows elevated rates of obesity (52%) and diabetes (21%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36786 in?

ZIP code 36786 observes the CST timezone.