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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 36268 has 5,498 residents and 2,183 households (average 2.52 persons per household). The median age is 42.1 years, slightly older than the state (39.7) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.2% male and 50.8% female, which is about the same as the state male share (48.3%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.9%, much higher than the state average of 64.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (18.4%, much lower than the state average of 25.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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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:	5,498Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	6,022Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	5,765Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	57.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$60,509Source: Census ACS

Households:	2,183Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$84,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.52Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.97Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	5,610	5,474	5,068	5,343	5,977	6,030	5,956	5,814	5,514	5,980	5,944	6,424	6,022
Decennial Census	5,432	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	5,498	--	--	--

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: 42.1

Male Median Age: 41.7

Female Median Age: 42.3

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	140	157	206	193	124	145	158	165	162	193	204	175	216	138	160	96	49	26
Female	166	156	187	148	160	150	163	200	158	193	202	221	194	167	144	94	54	34
Total	306	313	393	341	284	295	321	365	320	386	406	396	410	305	304	190	103	60

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	4,172	77.58%
Black:	1,014	18.85%
Hispanic:*	108	2.01%
Asian:	22	0.41%
American Indian:	12	0.22%
Hawaiian:	3	0.06%
Other:	47	0.87%
Total:	5,378	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	2,707	49.24%	41.7 years
Females:	2,791	50.76%	42.3 years
Total:	5,498	100%	42.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	5,903	98.02%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	28	0.46%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	26	0.43%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	65	1.51%
Total Population:	6,022	100%
Total Native Population:	5,931	98.49%
Total Foreign-born Population:	91	1.51%

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 $60,509, which is well under the national median ($78,538), is up $11,454 (23.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $6,223. Family households earn a median of $64,922 versus $27,845 for nonfamily households (a difference of $37,077). By gender, male median income is $66,415 and female is $36,979, which is much lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $29,436 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 52.3%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 10.5%, which is far worse than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Production (25.0%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$49,055	$42,325	$38,821	$39,250	$39,471	$45,551	$48,278	$52,561	$54,286	$54,737	$56,399	$62,466	$60,509
Median Family Income	$54,781	$46,039	$43,806	$48,041	$50,272	$57,125	$66,422	$68,164	$67,411	$63,977	$64,507	$73,457	$64,922
Median NonFamily Income	$31,806	$24,833	$22,000	$17,400	$16,101	$16,847	$15,247	$15,175	$15,879	$20,804	$17,115	$19,885	$27,845
Median Male Income	$44,316	$43,217	$39,201	$39,656	$34,803	$43,424	$46,915	$45,000	$42,374	$50,059	$53,242	$59,811	$66,415
Median Female Income	$35,761	$23,575	$24,606	$26,959	$29,732	$31,095	$32,472	$32,500	$32,180	$31,222	$31,000	$40,105	$36,979

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	2,143	46.83%
Unemployed:	252	5.51%
Not In Labor Force:	2,181	47.66%
Total:	4,576	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	478	22.31%
Service:	282	13.16%
Sales and Office:	450	21.00%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	397	18.53%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	536	25.01%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	2,143	100%

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 $84,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is down $11,200 (11.65%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $22,800. The median gross rent is $731, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $129 (21.43%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $34. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.74% (34.44% with a mortgage, 65.56% free-and-clear) and renters 13.26% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 14.68%, which is markedly above 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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$96,100	$87,000	$91,800	$95,600	$96,700	$102,400	$100,000	$117,000	$107,700	$97,300	$91,600	$100,700	$84,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	6	2.08%
$500 to $999:	122	42.21%
$1,000 to $1,499:	15	5.19%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	146	50.52%
Total:	289	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$602	$620	$608	$617	$639	$640	$759	$768	$765	$763	$822	$743	$731

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	651	29.88%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,239	56.86%
Renter Occupied:	289	13.26%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	2,179	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	2,179	85.32%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	375	14.68%
Total Housing Units:	2,554	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	1,320	51.68%
Multi-Family Units:	33	1.29%
Other Units:	1,201	47.02%
Total Housing Units:	2,554	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 13.60% 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 86.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 10.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 21.60%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), up 0.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.30 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (70.43%). College enrollment is 12.30%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	142	3.50%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	394	9.70%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,571	38.68%
Some college, no degree:	1,130	27.82%
Associate's degree:	273	6.72%
Bachelor's degree:	184	4.53%
Graduate or professional degree:	368	9.06%
Total:	4,062	100%
High school or higher:	3,526	86.80%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	552	13.59%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	3,621	54.71%
Public Insurance:	2,355	35.58%
No Insurance:	643	9.71%
Total:	6,619	100%
Has Health Insurance:	5,976	90.29%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	21.1%	19.7%	21.3%	19.5%	18.7%	13.7%	13.6%	7.9%	8.3%	8.9%	10.6%	12.1%	21.6%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	27	1.81%
Kindergarten:	12	0.81%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,048	70.43%
High school (grades 9-12):	218	14.65%
College or graduate school:	183	12.30%
Total:	1,488	100%
Early Childhood:	39	2.62%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,278	85.89%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Munford, Alabama
County:	Talladega County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:32:28 PM
Population:	5,498 [See All]
Area Code:	256
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	33.4901, -85.9042
Land Area:	95.911 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/36268/zip-code-36268.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	2,288Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	39Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	2,647Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	2,211Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	0Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	44Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$5,470,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$24,775,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	541Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Talladega-Sylacauga, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:	45180Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MicroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	91,493Source: Census
MSA:	Source: Census
Land Area:	95.911 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.46 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	03Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	7543.86 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0152848Source: Census
Place Name:	Munford town; AlabamaSource: Census

ZIP Code 36268 in Munford, AL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 36268

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 36268

Sources & References