| ZIP Code | 36039 |
|---|---|
| City | Hardaway |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Macon County |
| Area Code | 334 |
| Elevation | 264 ft |
| Latitude | 32.285675 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.821328 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01087 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.1 yrs ↑ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.00 |
| Below Poverty | 11.9% ▲ 19% above avg |
| College Grads | 16.1% ▼ 58% below avg |
| Unemployment | 13.5% ▲ 177% above avg |
| HS Graduate | 29 (23.4%) |
| Some College | 14 (11.3%) |
| Associates | 61 (49.2%) |
| Bachelors | 8 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 12 (9.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $41,000 ▼ 46% below avg ↓ 19% since 2019 |
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| Total Units | 124 |
| Vacant Units | 40 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.00 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 124 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 40 |
| Owner Occupied | 70.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 29.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.00 |
ZIP code 36039 is located in Hardaway, Alabama, within Macon County. With a population of 168, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 55.1 years. Economically, 36039 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $41,000 is below the national average.
The population of 36039 is primarily Black (85.12%). Residents are less-educated — 16.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 11.9%. Household income has declined by 19% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36039 stands at 13.5%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 92%.
Overall, ZIP code 36039 in Hardaway, AL is characterized as working-class, less-educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied.