36482 ZIP Code — Whatley, AL

Clarke County, Alabama

ZIP code 36482 is located in Whatley, Alabama, within Clarke County. It covers approximately 129.07 square miles and serves a population of 825 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36482

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 $113,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 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 (18%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 25% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 36482 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

825

population

129.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36482 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36482

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36482. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Whatley	Acceptable
Whatley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36451 Grove Hill (8.4 mi) 36444 Franklin (9.4 mi) 36540 Gainestown (12.1 mi) 36481 Vredenburgh (15.3 mi) 36445 Frisco City (16.3 mi) 36751 Lower Peach Tree (17.6 mi) 36460 Monroeville (19.7 mi) 36545 Jackson (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	825
Population density	6 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	025

Geography
Land area	129.07 sq mi
Water area	1.36 sq mi
Latitude	31.6361
Longitude	-87.6227
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	64.9%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	24.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.4%	2.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

825

Population

People per sq mi

56.7

Median age

Median household income

$57,318

Per capita income

$113,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

82.4%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

18.7%

Unemployment

503

Housing units

10.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	51	6.2%
18 and over	774	93.8%
65 and over	175	21.2%
Median age	56.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 58.9%

White 38.3%

Two or more races 2.8%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	486	58.9%
White	316	38.3%
Two or more races	23	2.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	64.9%	59.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.7%	24.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	13.9%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.4%	2.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 22.7%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$35k–$50k 13.6%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 16.4%

$100k–$150k 2.1%

$200k+ 8.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	22.7%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$35k–$50k	13.6%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	16.4%
$100k–$150k	2.1%
$200k+	8.5%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.6%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 17.6%

$150k–$200k 30.1%

$200k–$300k 7.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$113,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	82.4%
Renter occupied	17.6%
Vacant	41.2%
Single-family detached	70.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.1%
2000–2009	15.2%
1990–1999	23.2%
1980–1989	20.7%
1970–1979	19.8%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	11.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	54.2%
4 bedrooms	24.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	17.0%
1 vehicle	38.2%
2 vehicles	19.1%
3 or more	25.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	23.3%
Electricity	26.7%
Propane / LP gas	46.4%
No fuel used	3.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	123	37.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	130	39.4%
Female householder, no spouse	77	23.3%
Households with children under 18	45	13.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	121	36.7%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.3%	27.2%
Married	56.8%	43.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	4.3%	26.7%
Divorced	6.6%	3.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 35.3%

HS graduate 37.5%

Some college, no degree 5.3%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	61.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	24	9.4%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	84	33.1%
College / grad school	146	57.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 24.3%

Transportation & utilities 23.0%

Manufacturing 15.1%

Education & healthcare 15.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.2%

Information 6.6%

Other services 6.3%

Retail trade 2.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	6.6%
Service	13.5%
Sales & office	15.1%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	49.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.8%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	67.1%
Carpool	19.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	13.2%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 20.0%

Married-couple families 32.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	41.5%
Supplemental Security	29.7%
Cash public assistance	7.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	52.5%
High cholesterol	35.8%
Diabetes	18.1%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	5.5%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	35.3%
Kidney disease	4.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.9%
Binge drinking	10.8%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	27.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.9%
No health insurance	20.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	52.7%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	23.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	31	4.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	38.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	47.5%
Public insurance	38.5%
No insurance	24.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	789	95.6%
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)	806	97.7%
Born in same state	806	97.7%
Born in different state	763	92.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	2.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	25	3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	19	2.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.0%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36482

What city is ZIP code 36482 in?

ZIP code 36482 is primarily assigned to Whatley, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36482 in?

ZIP code 36482 falls within Clarke County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36482?

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 36482?

19% of residents in ZIP code 36482 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36482 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 36482 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36482 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 36482 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36482 in?

ZIP code 36482 observes the CST timezone.