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ZIP Code 36256

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 1,422

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 36256

What is the median household income in 36256?
The median household income in 36256 is $63,125 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 36256?
The poverty rate in 36256 is 11.1% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 36256?
$164,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 36256?
The median gross rent in 36256 is $630 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 36256 residents have a college degree?
18.1% of adults in 36256 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,422
Median Income
$63,125
Median Home Value
$164,200
Poverty Rate
11.1%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.1%
Median Age
43.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$21,298 (+50.9%) Home Value: +$59,500 (+56.8%) Poverty Rate: +3.9 pp (+54.2%) Bachelor's+: +6.7 pp (+58.8%) Unemployment: -1.6 pp (-15%)

Demographics

Total Population 1,422
Median Age 43.0
Female 50.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 0.4% White (non-Hisp.) 80.2% Black 14.8% Asian 0.2% Two or More 4.4% Other 0.4%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Puerto Rican
0.4%
Mexican
0.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $63,125 ±$10,590
Per Capita Income $78,405
Median Family Income $71,667
Poverty Rate 11.1%
Child Poverty Rate 24.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 13.6%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 37.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
9.7%
$10–15k
3.3%
$15–25k
6.6%
$25–35k
4.0%
$35–50k
16.9%
$50–75k
26.1%
$75–100k
11.6%
$100–150k
14.3%
$150–200k
3.6%
$200k+
4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 679
Owner-Occupied 88.6%
Renter-Occupied 11.4%
Vacancy Rate 14.7%
Median Home Value $164,200
Median Gross Rent $630
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 9.3%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 0.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
18.3%
$50–100k
11.7%
$100–200k
16.0%
$200–300k
30.2%
$300–500k
7.2%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.1%
$500–1k
82.1%
$1–1.5k
10.7%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
2.8%
1 vehicle
36.1%
2 vehicles
27.8%
3+
33.3%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.2%
Single-fam. att.
2.1%
Mobile home
19.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
2.2%
1940–1969
6.0%
1970–1999
21.5%
2000–2009
16.9%
2010+
6.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 86.5%
Bachelor's or Higher 18.1%
Graduate Degree 8.5%
Some College / Associate 22.7%
Less Than High School 4.5%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 57.9%
Unemployment Rate 9.1%
Work from Home 3.6%
Self-Employed 7.3%
Government Workers 16.7%
Private For-Profit 76.0%
Industry
Edu/Health
19.1%
Manufacturing
16.4%
Construction
9.9%
Retail
9.7%
Arts/Entmt.
9.2%
Public Admin
8.9%
Agriculture
4.6%
Prof. Services
3.5%
Finance
1.9%
Transportation
0.8%
Information
0.8%
Wholesale
0.3%
Occupation
Management
29.1%
Production
22.1%
Food Prep
21.3%
Sales
15.7%
Construction
11.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 28.0 min
Drove Alone 86.9%
Carpool 5.7%
Public Transit 0.0%
Work from Home 3.6%
Walked 3.7%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 579
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 49.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 16.4%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
1.0%
5–9
6.2%
10–14
7.7%
15–19
4.5%
20–24
7.5%
25–34
9.8%
35–44
15.2%
45–54
11.0%
55–64
7.7%
65–74
7.5%
75–84
11.5%
85+
8.4%
Under 18: 17.0% Working age (18–64): 83.0% 65 and over: 22.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 0.2%
Naturalized Citizen 100.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 0.1%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.8%
With a Disability 27.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 91.6%
Uninsured 8.4%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 72.5%
Has a Computer 83.4%
Same House 1 Year Ago 89.6%
Moved from Abroad 0.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023