| City: | Furman, Alabama |
| County: | Wilcox County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:55:23 PM |
| Population: | 73 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 251 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.0064, -86.9666 |
| Land Area: | 15.884 sq mi |
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Furman is a tiny community in rural Wilcox County, Alabama, where 73 people live in 34 households. It's a PO Box Only Zone, meaning there's no alternative mail delivery. Residents must use PO Boxes at the local post office to receive their mail.
The median age here is 60.8 years, one of the oldest in the region. With just 2.1 people per household, Furman is home mostly to older couples and individuals. Of the 34 occupied homes, 30 are owner-occupied. People have settled here and stayed.
The post office maintains 31 PO Boxes for 34 households. That's a 91% adoption rate, confirming that nearly every home relies on a PO Box. The ZIP boundary covers just 0.04 square miles along County Road 59, essentially the post office and its immediate surroundings.
Wilcox County sits in Alabama's Black Belt region, named for its dark fertile soil. Furman's population is 64% Black and 27% White. There are no business establishments within the ZIP. The post office isn't just where residents get mail. It's the one shared institution in a community too small for much else.
A single county road serves as the community's main address.
ZIP Code 36741 has 73 residents and 34 households (average 2.15 persons per household). The median age is 60.8 years, significantly older than the state (39.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 56.2% male and 43.8% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (64.4%, much higher than the state average of 25.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (27.4%, much lower than the state average of 64.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.0%, 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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| 2020 Population: | 73Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 4.6 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 34Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.15Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 5.46Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 73 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 60.8
Male Median Age: 62.6
Female Median Age: 54.5
| 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 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 20 | 28.57% |
| Black: | 47 | 67.14% |
| Hispanic:* | 0 | 0% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 2.86% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 1 | 1.43% |
| Total: | 70 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 41 | 56.16% | 62.6 years |
| Females: | 32 | 43.84% | 54.5 years |
| Total: | 73 | 100% | 60.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 0 | 0% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Population: | 0 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. 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 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 22 | 100.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 22 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 22 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Housing Units: | 22 | 100% |
ZIP Code 36741 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: | 34Source: 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 36741 is located in Wilcox 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 36741. It covers 15.884 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: | 15.884 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.007 sq miSource: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 36741 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 February 1, 2026.