| City: | Cottonton, Alabama |
| County: | Russell County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:56:20 PM |
| Population: | 17 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 334 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 32.1469, -85.0737 |
| Land Area: | 0.22 sq mi |
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The ZIP code itself contains only PO Box delivery. Mail addressed to Cottonton routes through this single postal facility in Russell County. Two streets appear in USPS records—Cottonton Road and Baninch Road—but these represent addresses served through the PO Box system, not carrier routes. The classification reflects the delivery structure: there's no city or rural carrier service within 36851.
This pattern is common along rural borders between delivery zones. Communities without their own carrier routes rely on post offices in neighboring areas. The 47 boxes serve addresses scattered across multiple roads, some likely several miles from the post office itself. That's why adoption exceeds the local household count of 10.
The area remains minimally developed. Land area totals 0.22 square miles with no water features. Census data from 2020 counted 17 people living in 10 occupied housing units, creating a population-to-household ratio of 1.7. The median age of 30.3 suggests working-age residents rather than retirees. Eight business establishments employed 927 people as of 2003, though this figure likely captures a regional employer rather than businesses physically located in Cottonton.
The limited street records—just two rural roads and one administrative building—confirm Cottonton's role as a postal service point rather than a developed residential community. Cottonton Road accounts for most delivery records, while Baninch Road serves a smaller number of addresses. Both route mail through the PO Box system rather than carrier delivery.
ZIP Code 36851 has 17 residents and 10 households (average 1.70 persons per household). The median age is 30.3 years, significantly younger than the state (39.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.9% male and 47.1% female, which is higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (94.1%, much higher than the state average of 64.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.8%, which is lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 17Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 0Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 77.3 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 10Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.70Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 6.50Source: 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 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 17 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 30.3
Male Median Age: 26.5
Female Median Age: 56
| 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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| White: | 16 | 88.89% |
| Black: | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic:* | 2 | 11.11% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 18 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 9 | 52.94% | 26.5 years |
| Females: | 8 | 47.06% | 56.0 years |
| Total: | 17 | 100% | 30.3 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% |
ZIP Code 36851 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 8 business establishments, employing about 927 people with an annual payroll of $114,797,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 116Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 8Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $44,302,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $114,797,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 927Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 36851 is located in Russell County, Alabama, within the Columbus, GA-AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17980) and Alabama's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 294,865 people, about 0.01% of whom live in ZIP Code 36851. It covers 0.22 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Columbus, GA-ALSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 17980Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 294,865Source: Census |
| MSA: | Columbus, GA-AL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.22 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 36851 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.