| ZIP Code | 36866 |
|---|---|
| City | Notasulga |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Macon County |
| Area Code | 334 |
| Elevation | 492 ft |
| Latitude | 32.565305 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.712082 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01087 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 45.3 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.40 |
| Below Poverty | 18.4% ▲ 84% above avg |
| College Grads | 21.8% ▼ 44% below avg |
| Unemployment | 11.1% ▲ 127% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 98 (4.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 898 (38.4%) |
| Some College | 378 (16.2%) |
| Associates | 453 (19.4%) |
| Bachelors | 226 (9.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 283 (12.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,728 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $107,800 ▼ 61% below avg ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 1.7x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $801/mo ↑ 32% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 1,722 |
| Vacant Units | 254 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 1,722 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 254 |
| Owner Occupied | 82.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 18.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.40 |
ZIP code 36866 is located in Notasulga, Alabama, within Macon County. With a population of 3,540, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 45.3 years. Economically, 36866 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,728 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36866 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $107,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $801 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 82.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 35% since 2019.
The population of 36866 is majority White (60.06%). Residents are less-educated — 21.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.4%. Household income has grown by 57% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36866 stands at 11.1%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 36866 in Notasulga, AL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 3,540 residents, a median household income of $61,728, and a median home value of $107,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.