| City: | Lockhart, Alabama |
| County: | Covington County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:52:36 PM |
| Population: | 378 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 334 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.0131, -86.3500 |
| Land Area: | 0.702 sq mi |
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The community spans just 0.7 square miles along Chippeway Street. Median household income stands at $37,500, with a median age of 48. About 20% of workers are unemployed, and home values average $72,700. The post office doesn't offer city carrier routes or rural delivery. Everyone here picks up mail at the counter or from their assigned box.
Lockhart has minimal street delivery infrastructure with only Chippeway Street appearing in postal records. The single street name, along with the Postmaster building designation, confirms this is primarily a PO Box service community rather than a traditional street delivery zone.
ZIP Code 36455 has 378 residents and 160 households (average 2.36 persons per household). The median age is 48.0 years, significantly older than the state (39.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.6% male and 47.4% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (72.2%, much higher than the state average of 64.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (16.9%, much lower than the state average of 25.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 378Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 343Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 538.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $32,125Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 160Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $67,800Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.36Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 4.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 507 | 511 | 502 | 405 | 408 | 353 | 286 | 250 | 252 | 179 | 261 | 304 | 284 | 343 |
| Decennial Census | 465 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 378 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48
Male Median Age: 44.3
Female Median Age: 50.8
| 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 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 18 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
| Female | 6 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 22 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 14 |
| Total | 19 | 21 | 15 | 25 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 28 | 34 | 18 | 29 | 30 | 34 | 27 | 23 | 11 | 8 | 18 |
| White: | 273 | 78.00% |
| Black: | 64 | 18.29% |
| Hispanic:* | 7 | 2.00% |
| Asian: | 3 | 0.86% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.86% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 350 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 199 | 52.65% | 44.3 years |
| Females: | 179 | 47.35% | 50.8 years |
| Total: | 378 | 100% | 48.0 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 318 | 92.71% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 2 | 0.58% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 23 | 6.71% |
| Total Population: | 343 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 320 | 93.29% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 23 | 6.71% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $32,125, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is down $4,281 (11.8%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,489. Family households earn a median of $63,750 versus $15,708 for nonfamily households (a difference of $48,042). By gender, male median income is $65,179 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $65,179 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 43.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.4%, which is much higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $36,406 | $42,768 | $36,471 | $35,938 | $36,923 | $37,250 | $31,250 | $31,250 | $37,614 | $31,625 | $31,591 | $33,583 | $37,500 | $32,125 |
| Median Family Income | $29,167 | $43,839 | $42,857 | $43,462 | $44,792 | $48,929 | $38,500 | $46,250 | $51,667 | $51,458 | $0 | $0 | $96,563 | $63,750 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $20,625 | $17,222 | $16,250 | $15,536 | $16,406 | $15,833 | $16,042 | $16,875 | $18,125 | $0 | $14,183 | $14,440 | $16,250 | $15,708 |
| Median Male Income | $32,813 | $35,625 | $30,455 | $27,083 | $0 | $35,909 | $35,481 | $37,500 | $37,981 | $34,500 | $41,875 | $47,344 | $0 | $65,179 |
| Median Female Income | $24,286 | $31,250 | $19,107 | $18,125 | $0 | $25,357 | $25,104 | $26,736 | $26,923 | $50,625 | $56,250 | $59,219 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 115 | 39.79% |
| Unemployed: | 12 | 4.15% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 162 | 56.06% |
| Total: | 289 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 38 | 33.04% |
| Service: | 16 | 13.91% |
| Sales and Office: | 34 | 29.57% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 23 | 20.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 4 | 3.48% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 115 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $67,800, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $16,100 (31.14%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $500. The median gross rent is $708, which is considerably lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $22 (3.21%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $91. Of occupied housing, owners make up 55.63% (21.43% with a mortgage, 78.57% free-and-clear) and renters 44.37% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 33.48%, which is considerably higher than 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 | $51,700 | $61,200 | $61,800 | $47,600 | $45,200 | $49,600 | $46,100 | $60,000 | $68,300 | $70,500 | $73,000 | $75,000 | $72,700 | $67,800 |
| Less than $500: | 5 | 7.46% |
| $500 to $999: | 32 | 47.76% |
| $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: | 30 | 44.78% |
| Total: | 67 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $686 | $737 | $725 | $645 | $631 | $635 | $621 | $625 | $617 | $575 | $613 | $668 | $654 | $708 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 18 | 11.92% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 66 | 43.71% |
| Renter Occupied: | 67 | 44.37% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 151 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 151 | 66.52% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 76 | 33.48% |
| Total Housing Units: | 227 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 183 | 80.62% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 44 | 19.38% |
| Total Housing Units: | 227 | 100% |
In 2024, 7.90% 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 83.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 18.70%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 42.60%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). The share of people in poverty is 5.10%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 21.30 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.40 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 (55.13%). 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: | 28 | 10.57% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 16 | 6.04% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 154 | 58.11% |
| Some college, no degree: | 23 | 8.68% |
| Associate's degree: | 23 | 8.68% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7 | 2.64% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 14 | 5.28% |
| Total: | 265 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 221 | 83.40% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 21 | 7.92% |
| Private Insurance: | 146 | 37.73% |
| Public Insurance: | 177 | 45.74% |
| No Insurance: | 64 | 16.54% |
| Total: | 387 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 323 | 83.46% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 25.7% | 25.2% | 21.0% | 16.7% | 3.0% | 3.7% | 5.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 4.4% | 5.1% |
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): | 43 | 55.13% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 35 | 44.87% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 78 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 78 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 36455 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 179Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 36455 is located in Covington County, Alabama, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 36455. It covers 0.702 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.007 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: | 0.702 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.007 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 02Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 10141.63 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0143816Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Lockhart town; AlabamaSource: Census |
ZIP Code 36455 is in the Covington 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 March 1, 2026.