36922 ZIP Code — Ward, AL

Choctaw County, Alabama

ZIP code 36922 is located in Ward, Alabama, within Choctaw County. It covers approximately 78.00 square miles and serves a population of 805 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 205.

About ZIP code 36922

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 $111,000.

Median household income is $112,778. Poverty affects 28% of residents, above the national average. 47% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 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 (47%), diabetes (21%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36922 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

805

population

78.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36922 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36922

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36922. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Ward	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36916 Pennington (10.1 mi) 36912 Lisman (10.8 mi) 36925 York (11.7 mi) 36907 Cuba (12.6 mi) 36904 Butler (14.2 mi) 36732 Demopolis (17.6 mi) 35470 Livingston (18.7 mi) 36782 Sweet Water (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	805
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	78.00 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	32.2925
Longitude	-88.1839
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	205

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	62.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	22.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

805

Population

People per sq mi

36.1

Median age

$112,778

Median household income

$28,309

Per capita income

$111,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

28.2%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

392

Housing units

6.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	256	31.8%
18 and over	549	68.2%
65 and over	176	21.9%
Median age	36.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57%

Black or African American 43%

Group	Count	%
White	459	57%
Black or African American	346	43%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.8%	62.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	22.3%	22.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.9%	13.8%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	0.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.9%

$10k–$15k 2.2%

$15k–$25k 3.6%

$25k–$35k 10.7%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 32.1%

$150k–$200k 18.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.9%
$10k–$15k	2.2%
$15k–$25k	3.6%
$25k–$35k	10.7%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	32.1%
$150k–$200k	18.8%
Median income	$112,778

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.8%

$50k–$100k 24.6%

$100k–$150k 15.2%

$150k–$200k 20.1%

$200k–$300k 18.8%

$300k–$500k 2.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	42.9%
Single-family detached	50.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	46.7%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.59

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.8%
2000–2009	12.0%
1990–1999	37.8%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	9.7%
1960–1969	8.9%
1950–1959	8.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	20.9%
3 bedrooms	47.4%
4 bedrooms	28.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	14.7%
2 vehicles	62.9%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	68.3%
Propane / LP gas	23.7%
Wood	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	155	69.2%
Cohabiting couple	6	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	23	10.3%
Female householder, no spouse	40	17.9%
Households with children under 18	66	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	46.4%
Average household size	3.59

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	30.9%
Married	63.2%	58.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.1%	5.2%
Divorced	10.0%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.9%

Some HS, no diploma 31.5%

HS graduate 31.5%

Some college, no degree 25.4%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	63.5%
Bachelor's or higher	6.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	12.7%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	166	57.0%
High school	53	18.2%
College / grad school	35	12.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 32.3%

Manufacturing 28.8%

Retail trade 16.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Education & healthcare 6.6%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.3%
Service	12.7%
Sales & office	59.5%
Natural resources & construction	12.0%
Production & transportation	2.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	94.3%
Government	5.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.0

Poverty

All people 28.2%

Under 18 years 32.4%

18 and over 26.2%

Married-couple families 15.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	46.9%
Retirement income	47.3%
Supplemental Security	12.9%
Cash public assistance	4.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.6%
High blood pressure	55.9%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	21.3%
Heart disease	10.2%
Stroke	6.4%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	40.0%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.8%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	10.1%
No physical activity	38.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.0%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	30.4%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	20.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	50.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.2%
Teeth loss	24.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	24	4.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	40.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.0%
Public insurance	46.6%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	805	100.0%
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)	805	100.0%
Born in same state	805	100.0%
Born in different state	397	49.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	316	39.3%
Italian	85	10.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	12	1.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	27.8%
Internet access	83.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36922

What city is ZIP code 36922 in?

ZIP code 36922 is primarily assigned to Ward, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36922 in?

ZIP code 36922 falls within Choctaw County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36922 family-oriented?

32% of residents in ZIP code 36922 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36922?

28% of residents in ZIP code 36922 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36922?

7% 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 36922 have a large retiree population?

47% of households in ZIP code 36922 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36922 in?

ZIP code 36922 observes the CST timezone.