36276 ZIP Code — Wadley, AL

Randolph County, Alabama

ZIP code 36276 is located in Wadley, Alabama, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 136.68 square miles and serves a population of 2,841 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 36276

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 $105,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 76%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,000. Poverty affects 31% of residents, above the national average. 48% 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. An above-average commute of 36 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36276 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,841

population

136.68

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36276 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36276

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36276. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wadley	Acceptable
Wadley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36255 Cragford (8.1 mi) 36256 Daviston (8.2 mi) 36274 Roanoke (13.7 mi) 36278 Wedowee (15.9 mi) 36862 Lafayette (16.8 mi) 36251 Ashland (17 mi) 36855 Five Points (17.2 mi) 36266 Lineville (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,841
Population density	21 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	136.68 sq mi
Water area	1.44 sq mi
Latitude	33.1160
Longitude	-85.6073
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.7%	56.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	27.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,841

Population

People per sq mi

36.4

Median age

$43,000

Median household income

$20,053

Per capita income

$105,100

Median home value

$633

Median monthly rent

76.3%

Home ownership

30.7%

Poverty rate

9.4%

Unemployment

913

Housing units

16.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

113

10–14

132

190

15–19

221

20–24

100

111

25–34

128

165

35–44

191

45–54

55–59

60–64

166

65–74

193

75–84

112

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	659	23.2%
18 and over	2,182	76.8%
65 and over	574	20.2%
Median age	36.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 70.1%

Black or African American 18.3%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

Other race 2.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,057	70.1%
Black or African American	536	18.3%
Two or more races	162	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	95	3.2%
Other race	73	2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	13	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.7%	56.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.7%	27.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.9%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	1.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.3%

$10k–$15k 10.1%

$15k–$25k 7.6%

$25k–$35k 16.4%

$35k–$50k 17.3%

$50k–$75k 12.2%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 10.7%

$150k–$200k 4.4%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.3%
$10k–$15k	10.1%
$15k–$25k	7.6%
$25k–$35k	16.4%
$35k–$50k	17.3%
$50k–$75k	12.2%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	10.7%
$150k–$200k	4.4%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$43,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.7%

$50k–$100k 35.4%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 18.7%

$300k–$500k 13.8%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$105,100
Median rent / month	$633
Owner occupied	76.3%
Renter occupied	23.7%
Vacant	16.7%
Single-family detached	69.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.3%
Mobile homes	22.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.81

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	7.9%
2000–2009	6.2%
1990–1999	13.5%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	19.1%
1960–1969	17.7%
1950–1959	4.9%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	16.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	19.8%
3 bedrooms	49.7%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.0%
1 vehicle	36.3%
2 vehicles	19.0%
3 or more	40.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.0%
Electricity	63.8%
Propane / LP gas	25.5%
Wood	4.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	416	43.9%
Cohabiting couple	54	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	189	19.9%
Female householder, no spouse	289	30.5%
Households with children under 18	273	28.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	452	47.7%
Average household size	2.65

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	34.2%	37.8%
Married	48.4%	38.5%
Separated	1.2%	2.3%
Widowed	6.0%	11.0%
Divorced	10.1%	10.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.7%

HS graduate 38.8%

Some college, no degree 12.6%

Associate's degree 16.4%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.6%
Bachelor's or higher	16.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	12	1.3%
Kindergarten	15	1.6%
Elementary school	314	34.2%
High school	163	17.8%
College / grad school	414	45.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 28.5%

Education & healthcare 19.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.9%

Construction 9.1%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Retail trade 8.1%

Other services 4.3%

Finance & real estate 3.3%

Professional & management 2.7%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 2.0%

Public administration 0.9%

Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.8%
Service	19.8%
Sales & office	17.8%
Natural resources & construction	18.1%
Production & transportation	26.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.9%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.6%
Carpool	6.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.3%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	36.3

Poverty

All people 30.7%

Under 18 years 44.0%

18 and over 26.0%

Married-couple families 20.2%

Female-led households 18.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.2%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	9.0%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	35.7%
Diabetes	13.7%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	32.0%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.6%
Binge drinking	14.0%
No physical activity	33.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	19.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.1%
Visited dentist	55.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.8%
Teeth loss	20.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	191	8.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.0%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	9.2%
65 and over	47.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.7%
Public insurance	37.3%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,712	95.5%
Spanish	11	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,812	99.0%
Born in same state	2,812	99.0%
Born in different state	2,046	72.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	29	1.0%
Not a US citizen	4	13.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	491	17.3%
Italian	218	7.7%
French	136	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	19	0.7%
English	17	0.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	79.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36276

What city is ZIP code 36276 in?

ZIP code 36276 is primarily assigned to Wadley, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36276 in?

ZIP code 36276 falls within Randolph County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36276?

31% of residents in ZIP code 36276 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36276 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 36276 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36276?

The median home value in ZIP code 36276 is $105,100.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36276?

The median household income in ZIP code 36276 is $43,000, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36276 in?

ZIP code 36276 observes the CST timezone.