ZIP Code 36039 in Hardaway, AL

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Hardaway, Alabama
County:Macon County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:28:46 PM
Population:285 [See All]
Area Code:334
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.2781, -85.8234
Land Area:47.851 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 36039 has 285 residents and 111 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 42.9 years, older than the state (39.7) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.5% male and 57.5% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (72.3%, much higher than the state average of 25.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (18.2%, much lower than the state average of 64.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (25.8%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:285Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:168Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:326Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:6.0 people per sq mile
Average Income:$41,000Source: Census ACS
Households:111Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$0Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.57Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.26Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--243338233193167126102240232139279261168
Decennial Census253------------------285------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.9

Male Median Age: 46.8

Female Median Age: 42.4

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male5585141512351171384933
Female1377969225121112316167540
Total181215147133717151623102924111473
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:5219.05%
Black:20675.46%
Hispanic:*82.93%
Asian:10.37%
American Indian:10.37%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:51.83%
Total:273100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:12142.46%46.8 years
Females:16457.54%42.4 years
Total:285100%42.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:16195.83%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:74.17%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:00.00%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:00.00%
Total Population:168100%
Total Native Population:168100.00%
Total Foreign-born Population:00.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $41,000, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $16,331 (66.2%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,677. Family households earn a median of $55,588 versus $19,773 for nonfamily households (a difference of $35,815). By gender, male median income is $41,708 and female is $52,647, which is far above the state female median ($44,141), with a current gap of $10,939 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 57.1%, which is lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 13.5%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Production (74.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$24,669$26,853$27,313$33,309$41,667$40,179$44,125$50,481$50,677$49,375$50,761$49,107$41,000
Median Family Income$26,083$26,379$26,750$32,574$34,911$35,962$36,375$68,438$51,406$73,500$77,837$82,857$55,588
Median NonFamily Income$24,113$36,964$0$0$48,625$0$0$50,192$50,313$38,750$38,274$41,250$19,773
Median Male Income$24,556$53,125$43,958$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$41,471$41,708
Median Female Income$0$0$0$0$0$47,625$46,750$40,938$44,531$32,143$34,866$48,036$52,647
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:8349.40%
Unemployed:137.74%
Not In Labor Force:7242.86%
Total:168100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1214.46%
Service:11.20%
Sales and Office:89.64%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:00.00%
Production, transportation, and material moving:6274.70%
Total Civilian Employed Population:83100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $0, which is considerably lower than the state median ($195,100), is down $42,300 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $88,300. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($963), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 70.24% (71.19% with a mortgage, 28.81% free-and-clear) and renters 29.76% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 32.26%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$42,300$39,300$45,600$38,600$76,400$80,700$84,500$82,700$88,300$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:1872.00%
$1,000 to $1,499:00.00%
$1,500 to $1,999:00.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:728.00%
Total:25100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):4250.00%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1720.24%
Renter Occupied:2529.76%
Total Occupied Housing Units:84100%

Occupied Housing Units:8467.74%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4032.26%
Total Housing Units:124100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:7862.90%
Multi-Family Units:118.87%
Other Units:3528.23%
Total Housing Units:124100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 8.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 86.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.40%). Private coverage is 49.40%, which is falls below the national rate (67.30%). Public coverage is 58.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (11.30%), down 9.40 percentage points since 2011. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (100.00%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:00.00%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:1913.38%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4229.58%
Some college, no degree:6142.96%
Associate's degree:85.63%
Bachelor's degree:74.93%
Graduate or professional degree:53.52%
Total:142100%
High school or higher:12386.62%
Bachelor's degree or higher:128.45%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:8345.60%
Public Insurance:9954.40%
No Insurance:00.00%
Total:182100%
Has Health Insurance:182100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty9.4%5.6%4.7%6.1%7.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:00.00%
Kindergarten:00.00%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):00.00%
High school (grades 9-12):11100.00%
College or graduate school:00.00%
Total:11100%
Early Childhood:00.00%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):11100.00%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


Business demographic information for ZIP Code 36039 is not available at this time. USPS data shows 127 residential mailboxes and 3 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:127Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:3Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:130Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:127Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 36039 is located in Macon County, Alabama, within the Auburn-Opelika, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12220) and Alabama's 2nd and 3rd Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 196,614 people, about 0.14% of whom live in ZIP Code 36039. It covers 47.851 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.168 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Auburn-Opelika, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:12220Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:196,614Source: Census
MSA:Source: Census
Land Area:47.851 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.168 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02,03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:10141.63, 7543.86 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:--Source: Census
Place Name:--Source: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


36040 | | 36038

Schools in ZIP Code 36039


We could not locate which school district 36039 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Dc Wolfe School 4450 Cross Keys Rd
Shorter, AL 36075
District: Macon County School DistrictNearby
Booker T Washington High 3803 M L K Highway
Tuskegee, AL 36083
District: Macon County School DistrictNearby
Sequel Tsi Tuskegee Llc 4280 U S Highway 29 South
Tuskegee, AL 36083
District: UnknownNearby
Macon County Area Vocational School 1902 Taylor Street
Tuskegee Inst, AL 36083
District: Macon County School DistrictNearby
Tuskegee Institute Middle School 1809 Franklin Rd
Tuskegee Institute, AL 36088
District: Macon County School DistrictNearby
Conecuh Springs Christian School 220 Hicks Industrial Blvd
Union Springs, AL 36089
District: Private SchoolNearby
Focus Point Education Academy 13074 Edna Brake Lucas Dr
Montgomery, AL 36117
District: Private SchoolNearby
Churchill Academy 395 Ray Thorington Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 36039


Tuskegee University Kresge Center, 3rd Floor
Tuskegee, AL 36088-1920
Type: Post Secondary
Amridge University 1200 Taylor Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117-3553
Type: Post Secondary
Auburn University At Montgomery 7440 East Drive
Montgomery, AL 36117-3596
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis College-Montgomery 3470 Eastdale Cir
Montgomery, AL 36117
Type: Post Secondary
South University-Montgomery 5355 Vaughn Rd
Montgomery, AL 36116
Type: Post Secondary
Faulkner University 5345 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109-3390
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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