36280 ZIP Code — Woodland, AL

Randolph County, Alabama

ZIP code 36280 is located in Woodland, Alabama, within Randolph County. It covers approximately 120.69 square miles and serves a population of 4,285 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 36280

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 $215,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 84%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $77,716.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 37 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

4,285

population

120.69

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36280 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36280

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36280. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Woodland	Acceptable
Woodland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36263 Graham (5.7 mi) 36278 Wedowee (7.6 mi) 36273 Ranburne (12.2 mi) 30170 Roopville (12.5 mi) 30108 Bowdon (12.7 mi) 36274 Roanoke (14.6 mi) 30217 Franklin (16.7 mi) 36264 Heflin (18.8 mi) 36258 Delta (19.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,285
Population density	36 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	111

Geography
Land area	120.69 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	33.3834
Longitude	-85.3931
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	37.5%	56.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	27.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

4,285

Population

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$77,716

Median household income

$32,873

Per capita income

$215,100

Median home value

$833

Median monthly rent

83.9%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

2.4%

Unemployment

1,832

Housing units

27.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

167

Under 5

171

143

5–9

146

132

10–14

135

102

15–19

104

156

20–24

160

309

25–34

316

187

35–44

191

321

45–54

328

107

55–59

109

181

60–64

185

211

65–74

215

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,019	23.8%
18 and over	3,266	76.2%
65 and over	635	14.8%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.3%

Two or more races 2.6%

Black or African American 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.3%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,961	90.3%
Two or more races	116	2.6%
Black or African American	111	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	100	2.3%
Other race	53	1.2%
Asian	43	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	37.5%	56.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.2%	27.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	28.4%	15.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	1.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 0.6%

$15k–$25k 9.2%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 3.9%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 25.4%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	0.6%
$15k–$25k	9.2%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	3.9%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	25.4%
$150k–$200k	9.2%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$77,716

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 12.1%

$150k–$200k 10.5%

$200k–$300k 32.0%

$300k–$500k 20.0%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

$1M+ 2.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$215,100
Median rent / month	$833
Owner occupied	83.9%
Renter occupied	16.1%
Vacant	25.5%
Single-family detached	74.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.9%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	2.4%
2000–2009	22.1%
1990–1999	23.8%
1980–1989	12.3%
1970–1979	8.7%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	3.9%
1940–1949	5.2%
1939 or earlier	11.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	23.4%
3 bedrooms	54.4%
4 bedrooms	12.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	15.4%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	43.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.5%
Electricity	55.6%
Propane / LP gas	36.0%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,031	66.5%
Cohabiting couple	32	2.1%
Male householder, no spouse	208	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	280	18.1%
Households with children under 18	566	36.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	479	30.9%
Average household size	2.76

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.2%	20.0%
Married	66.0%	59.9%
Separated	0.0%	3.3%
Widowed	2.4%	11.1%
Divorced	8.4%	5.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 29.8%

Some college, no degree 18.1%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 13.7%

Graduate / professional 13.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	83.7%
Bachelor's or higher	27.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	2.0%
Kindergarten	52	5.1%
Elementary school	493	48.6%
High school	177	17.4%
College / grad school	273	26.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.6%

Education & healthcare 22.3%

Retail trade 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 10.7%

Finance & real estate 8.9%

Construction 8.6%

Other services 5.7%

Information 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.1%

Professional & management 1.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.4%

Public administration 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.8%
Service	10.5%
Sales & office	23.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.8%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.6%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.9%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	10.9%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	37.2

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 26.2%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 53.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	26.0%
Retirement income	21.1%
Supplemental Security	5.0%
Cash public assistance	3.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	42.1%
High cholesterol	38.4%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	33.8%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.5%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	20.3%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	61.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	177	5.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.9%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	10.4%
65 and over	30.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.9%
Public insurance	27.0%
No insurance	4.8%
Uninsured under 19	3.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,947	92.1%
Spanish	65	1.6%
Other Indo-European	48	1.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	17	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,190	97.8%
Born in same state	4,186	97.7%
Born in different state	2,196	51.2%
Foreign born	4	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	95	2.2%
Not a US citizen	57	60.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	985	23%
French	708	16.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	394	9.2%
Polish	16	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.2%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36280

What city is ZIP code 36280 in?

ZIP code 36280 is primarily assigned to Woodland, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36280 in?

ZIP code 36280 falls within Randolph County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36280 mostly owner-occupied?

84% of occupied units in ZIP code 36280 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36280?

16% of residents in ZIP code 36280 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 36280?

ZIP code 36280 has an estimated population of 4,285 residents, with a density of 36 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36280?

The median home value in ZIP code 36280 is $215,100.

What timezone is ZIP code 36280 in?

ZIP code 36280 observes the CST timezone.