ZIP Code 36904 -- Butler, AL

Choctaw | 2024 American Community Survey Data

Key Insights

  • The median income here is 40% below the national median, indicating significant economic challenges.

Quick Overview

Population
4,275
Unknown
Median Income
$44,250
Home Value
$143,900
Median Rent
$731
Median Age
42.50
Diversity Index
56.70
High
Cost of Living
55.2
significantly below average
Unemployment
5.0%

About ZIP Code 36904

ZIP code 36904 in Butler, Alabama is a unknown area with a population of 4,275. The median household income is $44,250, which is This is 41% below the national median of $75,000.. The median home value is $143,900, representing a price-to-income ratio of 3.3x . The cost of living is significantly below average with an index of 55.2 (the national average is 100). Residents have a median age of 42.50 years. Approximately 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This ZIP code is located in Choctaw, AL.

Population & Age

Total Population
4,275
Median Age
42.50
Male Population
2,160
50.5%
Female Population
2,115
49.5%
Density Classification
Unknown

Age Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index
56.70 High
White
54.4%
Black or African American
39.2%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Asian
0.1%
Native American
0.0%
Pacific Islander
0.0%
Two or More Races
4.9%
Other Race
1.4%

Racial Composition

Income & Economy

Median Household Income
$44,250
Mean Household Income
$62,423
Per Capita Income
$24,794
Below Poverty Line
17.6%

This is 41% below the national median of $75,000.

Income Distribution

Housing

Median Home Value
$143,900
Median Rent
$731
Total Housing Units
2,140
Occupied Units
1,647
Vacant Units
493
23.0% vacancy
Median Year Built
1976
Owner Occupied
73.4%
Renter Occupied
26.6%
Price-to-Income Ratio 3.3x

Moderately affordable

Ownership vs Rental

Owner 73.4% Renter 26.6%

Education

High School Diploma or Higher 88.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree 6.5%

Employment & Commuting

Civilian Labor Force
1,521
Employment Rate
95.0%
Unemployment Rate
5.0%
Mean Commute Time
N/A

How People Get to Work

Drive Alone
87.7%
Carpool
9.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.7%

Cost of Living Index

55.2
significantly below average

The cost of living in ZIP code 36904 is 44.8% below the national average of 100.

0 National Avg (100) 200

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Other ZIP Codes in Choctaw

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
36919 Silas 1,878 $59,091
36908 Gilbertown 1,795 $68,125
36912 Lisman 1,219 $39,926
36921 Toxey 1,072 $40,481
36915 Needham 779 $37,105
36916 Pennington 652 $29,483

Frequently Asked Questions about ZIP Code 36904

ZIP code 36904 (Butler, AL) has a total population of 4,275 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. The median age is 42.50 years.

The median household income in ZIP code 36904 is $44,250 per year, based on 2024 Census Bureau data. This is 41% below the national median of $75,000.

ZIP code 36904 is primarily located in Butler, Alabama (AL). It falls within Choctaw County.

The median home value in ZIP code 36904 is $143,900, based on the 2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The median monthly rent is $731.

The median age in ZIP code 36904 is 42.50 years, compared to the national median of 38.9 years. This makes the area older than the national average.

ZIP code 36904 has a cost of living index of 55.20 (national average = 100). This means the cost of living is significantly below average compared to the national average.

In ZIP code 36904, 19.33% of adults (25+) hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the national average of 33.7%. 6.54% hold a graduate or professional degree.

The unemployment rate in ZIP code 36904 is 5.00%, which is above the national average of 3.6%. About 1.68% of workers work from home.

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Data sourced from the 2024 American Community Survey (U.S. Census Bureau). Learn more about our data sources.