| ZIP Code | 36041 |
|---|---|
| City | Highland Home |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Crenshaw County |
| Area Code | 334 |
| Elevation | 536 ft |
| Latitude | 31.931374 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.327951 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs ↓ 11% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.73 |
| Below Poverty | 15.9% ▲ 59% above avg |
| College Grads | 31.4% ▼ 19% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.5% ▲ 53% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 29 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 287 (35.5%) |
| Some College | 141 (17.4%) |
| Associates | 98 (12.1%) |
| Bachelors | 59 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 195 (24.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $46,154 ▼ 40% below avg ↑ 16% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $117,000 ▼ 58% below avg ↑ 71% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $670/mo |
| Total Units | 775 |
| Vacant Units | 203 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 775 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 203 |
| Owner Occupied | 83.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 17.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.73 |
ZIP code 36041 is located in Highland Home, Alabama, within Crenshaw County. With a population of 1,559, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.3 years. Economically, 36041 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $46,154 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36041 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $117,000 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $670 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 83.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 71% since 2019.
The population of 36041 is primarily White (83.90%). Residents are moderately educated — 31.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.9%. Household income has grown by 16% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36041 stands at 7.5%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 87%.
Overall, ZIP code 36041 in Highland Home, AL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,559 residents, a median household income of $46,154, and a median home value of $117,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.