| ZIP Code | 36047 |
|---|---|
| City | Letohatchee |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Lowndes County |
| Area Code | 334 |
| Elevation | 222 ft |
| Latitude | 32.086732 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.519618 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01085 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 50.6 yrs ↑ 9% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.50 |
| Below Poverty | 2.2% ▼ 78% below avg |
| College Grads | 20.8% ▼ 46% below avg |
| Unemployment | 9.0% ▲ 85% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 16 (1.7%) |
| HS Graduate | 390 (40.5%) |
| Some College | 244 (25.3%) |
| Associates | 114 (11.8%) |
| Bachelors | 59 (6.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 141 (14.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $51,417 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 595 |
| Vacant Units | 96 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 595 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 96 |
| Owner Occupied | 90.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 9.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.50 |
ZIP code 36047 is located in Letohatchee, Alabama, within Lowndes County. With a population of 1,248, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 50.6 years. Economically, 36047 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $51,417 is below the national average.
The population of 36047 is majority White (62.90%). Residents are less-educated — 20.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 2.2%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36047 stands at 9.0%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 95%.
Overall, ZIP code 36047 in Letohatchee, AL is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied.