36480 ZIP Code — Uriah, AL

Monroe County, Alabama

ZIP code 36480 is located in Uriah, Alabama, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 155.69 square miles and serves a population of 1,735 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36480

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,103. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. 55% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing 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 diabetes (16%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 36480 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,735

population

155.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36480 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36480

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36480. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Uriah	Acceptable
Uriah	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36540 Gainestown (9.8 mi) 36445 Frisco City (11.9 mi) 36502 Atmore (13.2 mi) 36550 Little River (13.3 mi) 36545 Jackson (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,735
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	155.69 sq mi
Water area	2.13 sq mi
Latitude	31.3305
Longitude	-87.6237
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	63.7%	62.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	25.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,735

Population

People per sq mi

49.3

Median age

$66,103

Median household income

$30,321

Per capita income

$155,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

89.7%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

867

Housing units

9.6%

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

115

60–64

105

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	321	18.5%
18 and over	1,414	81.5%
65 and over	401	23.1%
Median age	49.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 78.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 9.2%

Black or African American 7.8%

Two or more races 3.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,367	78.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	161	9.2%
Black or African American	136	7.8%
Two or more races	65	3.7%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	6	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.7%	62.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	19.9%	25.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.3%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 13.5%

$25k–$35k 6.5%

$35k–$50k 8.0%

$50k–$75k 9.4%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 17.8%

$150k–$200k 7.5%

$200k+ 7.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	13.5%
$25k–$35k	6.5%
$35k–$50k	8.0%
$50k–$75k	9.4%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	17.8%
$150k–$200k	7.5%
$200k+	7.7%
Median income	$66,103

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.4%

$50k–$100k 18.9%

$100k–$150k 17.7%

$150k–$200k 19.8%

$200k–$300k 17.5%

$300k–$500k 12.2%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	89.7%
Renter occupied	10.3%
Vacant	36.9%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.90

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.8%
2000–2009	19.1%
1990–1999	21.4%
1980–1989	14.9%
1970–1979	12.0%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	12.4%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.5%
3 bedrooms	61.2%
4 bedrooms	13.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	19.0%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	37.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.4%
Electricity	86.0%
Propane / LP gas	7.0%
Fuel oil	1.2%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	1.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	321	54.9%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.7%
Male householder, no spouse	74	12.6%
Female householder, no spouse	180	30.8%
Households with children under 18	126	21.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	258	44.1%
Average household size	2.97

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.9%	16.7%
Married	48.8%	46.5%
Separated	0.7%	2.1%
Widowed	1.1%	14.8%
Divorced	7.5%	19.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 32.8%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 20.4%

Bachelor's degree 5.8%

Graduate / professional 3.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.1%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	3	0.8%
Kindergarten	18	5.1%
Elementary school	114	32.0%
High school	96	27.0%
College / grad school	125	35.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.1%

Retail trade 18.3%

Education & healthcare 17.9%

Transportation & utilities 12.0%

Construction 7.9%

Public administration 6.2%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Other services 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Professional & management 1.1%

Information 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.6%
Service	7.3%
Sales & office	16.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.3%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	18.6%
Self-employed	1.4%
Unpaid family workers	1.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	99.4%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.6

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 24.3%

18 and over 17.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 77.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	54.9%
Retirement income	47.2%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.8%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	37.6%
Kidney disease	4.2%
Pulmonary disease	12.4%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	13.4%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	25.0%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	15.6%
No health insurance	17.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.2%
Visited dentist	56.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	52	3.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	24.4%
Under 18	4.0%
18–64 years	19.2%
65 and over	54.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.4%
Public insurance	40.6%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,708	98.4%
Spanish	8	0.5%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	8	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,735	100.0%
Born in same state	1,735	100.0%
Born in different state	1,355	78.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	186	10.7%
French	127	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	35	2%
English	13	0.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.7%
Internet access	74.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36480

What city is ZIP code 36480 in?

ZIP code 36480 is primarily assigned to Uriah, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36480 in?

ZIP code 36480 falls within Monroe County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36480 have a large retiree population?

55% of households in ZIP code 36480 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 36480 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 36480 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36480?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36480?

18% of residents in ZIP code 36480 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 36480 in?

ZIP code 36480 observes the CST timezone.