36278 ZIP Code — Wedowee, AL

Randolph County, Alabama

ZIP code 36278 is located in Wedowee, Alabama, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 138.55 square miles and serves a population of 4,056 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 36278

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($44,864) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (15%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36278 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,056

population

138.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36278 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36278

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36278. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wedowee	Acceptable
Wedowee	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36280 Woodland (7.6 mi) 36263 Graham (12.3 mi) 36274 Roanoke (13.4 mi) 36266 Lineville (14 mi) 36258 Delta (14.8 mi) 36276 Wadley (15.9 mi) 36255 Cragford (16.7 mi) 36273 Ranburne (17.2 mi) 30108 Bowdon (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,056
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	138.55 sq mi
Water area	1.10 sq mi
Latitude	33.3319
Longitude	-85.5102
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	61.5%	56.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	27.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,056

Population

People per sq mi

54.0

Median age

$44,864

Median household income

$34,792

Per capita income

$241,300

Median home value

$654

Median monthly rent

83.6%

Home ownership

23.3%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

3,047

Housing units

23.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

117

10–14

109

15–19

20–24

167

25–34

155

164

35–44

151

345

45–54

319

228

55–59

210

241

60–64

223

286

65–74

265

210

75–84

195

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	666	16.4%
18 and over	3,390	83.6%
65 and over	1,014	25.0%
Median age	54.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 77.2%

Black or African American 18.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

Two or more races 1.6%

Asian 0.2%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,188	77.2%
Black or African American	777	18.8%
Hispanic or Latino	74	1.8%
Two or more races	68	1.6%
Asian	10	0.2%
Other race	8	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.5%	56.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	21.2%	27.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.2%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.7%

$10k–$15k 7.3%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 9.2%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 15.7%

$75k–$100k 10.9%

$100k–$150k 10.1%

$150k–$200k 2.9%

$200k+ 9.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.7%
$10k–$15k	7.3%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	9.2%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	15.7%
$75k–$100k	10.9%
$100k–$150k	10.1%
$150k–$200k	2.9%
$200k+	9.0%
Median income	$44,864

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 9.5%

$150k–$200k 16.5%

$200k–$300k 15.9%

$300k–$500k 20.7%

$500k–$1M 19.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,300
Median rent / month	$654
Owner occupied	83.6%
Renter occupied	16.4%
Vacant	44.2%
Single-family detached	72.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.2%
Mobile homes	23.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.09

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	34.2%
1990–1999	20.5%
1980–1989	10.9%
1970–1979	8.8%
1960–1969	4.3%
1950–1959	4.1%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	6.1%
2 bedrooms	14.8%
3 bedrooms	48.7%
4 bedrooms	24.2%
5+ bedrooms	5.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	31.3%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	31.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.5%
Electricity	62.9%
Propane / LP gas	21.6%
Wood	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,073	57.3%
Cohabiting couple	35	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	286	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	477	25.5%
Households with children under 18	317	16.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	704	37.6%
Average household size	2.13

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	18.4%	11.1%
Married	64.2%	62.3%
Separated	1.9%	2.4%
Widowed	4.8%	13.9%
Divorced	10.8%	10.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 28.4%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.8%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	19	3.3%
Kindergarten	20	3.5%
Elementary school	393	68.8%
High school	87	15.2%
College / grad school	52	9.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.1%

Manufacturing 18.7%

Retail trade 15.2%

Construction 9.4%

Finance & real estate 9.2%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Public administration 4.3%

Professional & management 3.8%

Other services 3.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.9%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	39.2%
Service	6.1%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	25.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	23.5%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.6%
Carpool	1.8%
Public transit	7.3%
Walk	3.2%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 23.3%

Under 18 years 27.7%

18 and over 22.5%

Married-couple families 17.3%

Female-led households 45.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.1%
Retirement income	37.8%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.7%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	39.8%
Diabetes	15.4%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	36.5%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.3%
Cancer	7.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	32.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	57.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	246	7.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	15.0%
65 and over	43.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.5%
Public insurance	45.0%
No insurance	9.9%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,907	96.3%
Spanish	20	0.5%
Other Indo-European	17	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,035	99.5%
Born in same state	3,950	97.4%
Born in different state	2,309	56.9%
Foreign born	85	2.1%
Naturalized citizen	21	0.5%
Not a US citizen	18	85.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	693	17.1%
French	666	16.4%
Italian	451	11.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	32	0.8%
Polish	13	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.1%
Internet access	93.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36278

What city is ZIP code 36278 in?

ZIP code 36278 is primarily assigned to Wedowee, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36278 in?

ZIP code 36278 falls within Randolph County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36278?

23% of residents in ZIP code 36278 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36278 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 36278 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36278 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 36278 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36278?

Health data for ZIP code 36278 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (15%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36278 in?

ZIP code 36278 observes the CST timezone.