| City: | Excel, Alabama |
| County: | Monroe County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:52:24 PM |
| Population: | 200 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 251 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.4285, -87.3396 |
| Land Area: | 0.869 sq mi |
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The ZIP code covers less than a square mile but functions as a mail hub for the broader region. With only one street receiving carrier service, most patrons rely exclusively on PO Boxes. The post office operates eight PO Box routes alongside two rural routes and one general delivery route. That mix reflects a service area extending well beyond Excel's 200 residents.
Rural delivery patterns dominate this area. The classification shows no city carrier routes and minimal street delivery infrastructure. Main Street accounts for the only recorded street delivery, with just two address records. For most people in and around Excel, the post office isn't a convenience. It's the only option.
Census data shows 67 occupied housing units and a median age of 38.6 years. The community recorded 91 total housing units, with 24 vacant. Median household income sits at $76,023, well above expectations for a town of this size. About 54% of workers are employed in the service sector. The household-to-population ratio of roughly 3.0 suggests extended families or multi-generational homes.
The post office maintains one named building record in the ZIP+4 database: Postmaster. This facility serves as the central point for mail distribution across multiple delivery modes. The combination of PO Box routes, rural routes, and general delivery shows a post office adapting to varied customer needs across a dispersed service area.
With only Main Street appearing in delivery records, this ZIP code shows almost complete reliance on PO Box infrastructure rather than street-based carrier delivery.
ZIP Code 36439 has 200 residents and 67 households (average 2.99 persons per household). The median age is 38.6 years, slightly younger than the state (39.7) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 43.5% male and 56.5% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (75.5%, much higher than the state average of 64.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (7.5%, much lower than the state average of 25.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 200Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 140Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 230.1 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 67Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.99Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.22Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 366 | 475 | 449 | 734 | 722 | 805 | 760 | 728 | 502 | 508 | 82 | 82 | 141 | 140 |
| Decennial Census | 583 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 200 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 38.6
Male Median Age: 39.2
Female Median Age: 37.3
| 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 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 9 | 14 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Total | 10 | 16 | 20 | 10 | 12 | 5 | 12 | 21 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| White: | 151 | 81.18% |
| Black: | 15 | 8.06% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 1.61% |
| Asian: | 4 | 2.15% |
| American Indian: | 9 | 4.84% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 4 | 2.15% |
| Total: | 186 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 87 | 43.50% | 39.2 years |
| Females: | 113 | 56.50% | 37.3 years |
| Total: | 200 | 100% | 38.6 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 92 | 65.71% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 36 | 25.71% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 12 | 8.57% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 8.57% |
| Total Population: | 140 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 128 | 91.43% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 12 | 8.57% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $34,471 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,929. Family households earn a median of $47,054 versus $159,167 for nonfamily households (a difference of $112,113). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 55.1%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $34,471 | $42,250 | $40,156 | $50,000 | $36,591 | $43,802 | $45,278 | $46,705 | $38,929 | $56,875 | $0 | $74,464 | $76,023 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $46,964 | $65,385 | $65,625 | $62,083 | $54,048 | $54,196 | $55,833 | $56,691 | $57,841 | $64,688 | $68,571 | $74,286 | $75,114 | $47,054 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $23,750 | $26,154 | $25,208 | $25,938 | $0 | $2,499 | $0 | $0 | $17,917 | $26,786 | $0 | $0 | $154,167 | $159,167 |
| Median Male Income | $39,375 | $40,833 | $41,250 | $42,361 | $0 | $43,203 | $51,042 | $55,625 | $58,929 | $70,750 | $58,750 | $0 | $83,333 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $38,558 | $39,643 | $40,347 | $27,222 | $0 | $25,000 | $30,179 | $26,875 | $35,000 | $33,125 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 43 | 55.13% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 35 | 44.87% |
| Total: | 78 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 16 | 37.21% |
| Service: | 3 | 6.98% |
| Sales and Office: | 5 | 11.63% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 13 | 30.23% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 6 | 13.95% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 43 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $66,700 (100.00%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $138,800. The median gross rent is $940, which is far less than the national median ($1,413), is up $315 (50.40%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $59. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $66,700 | $102,300 | $102,700 | $113,500 | $111,500 | $122,400 | $133,100 | $149,300 | $138,800 | $157,200 | $206,300 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 12 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 12 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $625 | $728 | $636 | $746 | $842 | $839 | $807 | $936 | $881 | $837 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $940 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 14 | 28.57% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 23 | 46.94% |
| Renter Occupied: | 12 | 24.49% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 49 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 49 | 59.76% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 33 | 40.24% |
| Total Housing Units: | 82 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 68 | 82.93% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 14 | 17.07% |
| Total Housing Units: | 82 | 100% |
In 2024, 46.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 93.20%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 1.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 9.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 9.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 16.10 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (58.73%). College enrollment is 9.52%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 5 | 6.85% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 6 | 8.22% |
| Some college, no degree: | 15 | 20.55% |
| Associate's degree: | 13 | 17.81% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 24 | 32.88% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 10 | 13.70% |
| Total: | 73 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 68 | 93.15% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 34 | 46.58% |
| Private Insurance: | 71 | 47.33% |
| Public Insurance: | 77 | 51.33% |
| No Insurance: | 2 | 1.33% |
| Total: | 150 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 148 | 98.67% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 2.8% | 3.6% | 12.9% | 11.5% | 17.4% | 15.7% | 25.2% | 14.8% | 20.8% | 0.0% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 37 | 58.73% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 20 | 31.75% |
| College or graduate school: | 6 | 9.52% |
| Total: | 63 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 57 | 90.48% |
ZIP Code 36439 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 54 people with an annual payroll of $1,131,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 216Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $279,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,131,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 54Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 36439 is located in Monroe County, Alabama, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alabama's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 36439. It covers 0.869 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.869 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6066.83 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0124880Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Excel town; AlabamaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 36439 is in the Monroe County School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 1 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 February 1, 2026.