| City: | Fulton, Alabama |
| County: | Clarke County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:52:31 PM |
| Population: | 325 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 251 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.7694, -87.6066 |
| Land Area: | 1.995 sq mi |
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The community reflects rural Alabama demographics, with a median age of 44.9 years and a median household income of $57,070. Housing is modest, with a median home value of $109,300 across the town's compact 0.14 square mile footprint. Most residents work in nearby towns, though 15.4% of the workforce is in wholesale trade occupations. The post office operates with a mix of city carrier routes (3 routes) and general delivery service, with street delivery concentrated on Main Street and NE Main Street where the physical addresses exist.
Fulton has minimal street infrastructure with only Main Street receiving carrier delivery. The limited street network reflects the town's small size and reliance on PO Box service for most mailing needs.
ZIP Code 36446 has 325 residents and 138 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 44.9 years, older than the state (39.7) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.0% male and 48.0% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (67.4%, higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (30.8%, much higher than the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than the national average (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 325Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 459Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 162.9 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $58,571Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 138Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $115,400Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.03Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 442 | 391 | 406 | 468 | 425 | 454 | 511 | 472 | 441 | 512 | 451 | 451 | 457 | 459 |
| Decennial Census | 490 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 325 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 44.9
Male Median Age: 38.5
Female Median Age: 51.3
| 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 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 14 | 13 | 5 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Female | 4 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 2 | 8 | 3 |
| Total | 12 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 8 | 20 | 11 | 24 | 24 | 14 | 27 | 18 | 30 | 29 | 21 | 5 | 10 | 8 |
| White: | 219 | 67.38% |
| Black: | 100 | 30.77% |
| Hispanic:* | 3 | 0.92% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 3 | 0.92% |
| Total: | 325 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 169 | 52.00% | 38.5 years |
| Females: | 156 | 48.00% | 51.3 years |
| Total: | 325 | 100% | 44.9 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 459 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 459 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 459 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $58,571, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $32,321 (123.1%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $58,571. Family households earn a median of $63,750 versus $58,043 for nonfamily households (a difference of $5,707). By gender, male median income is $57,837 and female is $30,643, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $27,194 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 62.0%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.7%, which is just under the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (33.3%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,250 | $41,250 | $24,643 | $25,329 | $27,132 | $26,324 | $26,250 | $17,656 | $0 | $19,600 | $51,000 | $54,583 | $57,070 | $58,571 |
| Median Family Income | $61,136 | $64,205 | $45,750 | $37,639 | $37,656 | $32,083 | $30,179 | $0 | $32,250 | $0 | $63,125 | $68,287 | $70,643 | $63,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $8,472 | $15,893 | $8,906 | $14,500 | $18,462 | $13,571 | $13,438 | $14,583 | $12,286 | $12,276 | $0 | $53,000 | $55,721 | $58,043 |
| Median Male Income | $40,625 | $40,313 | $30,750 | $29,286 | $0 | $31,354 | $30,865 | $31,607 | $31,538 | $49,625 | $37,333 | $39,907 | $55,134 | $57,837 |
| Median Female Income | $27,500 | $28,929 | $26,786 | $17,500 | $0 | $21,296 | $21,250 | $0 | $25,313 | $21,793 | $26,392 | $28,571 | $28,257 | $30,643 |
| Employed: | 204 | 59.13% |
| Unemployed: | 10 | 2.90% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 131 | 37.97% |
| Total: | 345 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 15 | 7.35% |
| Service: | 37 | 18.14% |
| Sales and Office: | 68 | 33.33% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 30 | 14.71% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 54 | 26.47% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 204 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $115,400, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $71,600 (163.47%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,400. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), is down $333 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 67.81% (28.28% with a mortgage, 71.72% free-and-clear) and renters 32.19% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 25.13%, which is markedly above the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $43,800 | $43,700 | $48,600 | $37,800 | $46,000 | $54,000 | $57,900 | $80,500 | $85,000 | $83,800 | $86,800 | $109,800 | $109,300 | $115,400 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $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: | 47 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 47 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $333 | $669 | $763 | $825 | $831 | $846 | $847 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 28 | 19.18% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 71 | 48.63% |
| Renter Occupied: | 47 | 32.19% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 146 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 146 | 74.87% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 49 | 25.13% |
| Total Housing Units: | 195 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 161 | 82.56% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 34 | 17.44% |
| Total Housing Units: | 195 | 100% |
In 2024, 15.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 96.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.50%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 85.00%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 16.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 7.30 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 41.80 percentage points. 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 elementary (67.39%). 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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| Less than 9th grade: | 2 | 0.66% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 8 | 2.64% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 174 | 57.43% |
| Some college, no degree: | 67 | 22.11% |
| Associate's degree: | 6 | 1.98% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 46 | 15.18% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 303 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 293 | 96.70% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 46 | 15.18% |
| Private Insurance: | 390 | 75.00% |
| Public Insurance: | 114 | 21.92% |
| No Insurance: | 16 | 3.08% |
| Total: | 520 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 504 | 96.92% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 7.3% | 9.9% | 7.5% | 22.4% | 22.7% | 31.8% | 33.1% | 52.0% | 41.8% | 33.6% | 4.2% | 5.4% | 0.0% | 16.4% |
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: | 15 | 32.61% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 31 | 67.39% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 46 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 15 | 32.61% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 46 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 36446 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 14 business establishments, employing about 560 people with an annual payroll of $38,745,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 221Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 14Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $9,441,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $38,745,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 560Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 36446 is located in Clarke County, Alabama, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alabama's 7th Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 36446. It covers 1.995 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: | 1.995 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 07Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 10156.13 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0128504Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Fulton town; AlabamaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 36446 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.
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 March 1, 2026.