ZIP Code 36854
Post Office City: | Valley, AL (View All Cities) |
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County: | Chambers County |
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Timezone: | Central (5:19pm) |
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Coordinates: | 32.7, -85.2 ZIP (~9 mile radius) |
Cities in ZIP code 36854
The list below includes the cities that the US Post Office accepts for ZIP code 36854.
The preferred city may not be the city in which the ZIP is located. The city for 36854 is usually the name of the main post office.
When mailing your package or letter, always include the preferred or acceptable cities.
Using any city in the list of unacceptable cities may result in delays.
- Primary/preferred city:
- Valley, AL
- Unacceptable:
- Fairfax, Langdale, Shawmut
Stats and Demographics for the 36854 ZIP Code
ZIP code 36854 is located in eastern Alabama and covers a slightly less than average land area compared to other ZIP codes in the United States. It also has a slightly less than average population density.
The people living in ZIP code 36854 are primarily white. The number of people in their late 20s to early 40s is extremely large while the number of middle aged adults is large. There are also a large number of single parents and a slightly less than average number of families. The percentage of children under 18 living in the 36854 ZIP code is slightly higher than average compared to other areas of the country.
Population |
14,576 |
|
Population Density |
248 |
people per sq mi |
Housing Units |
7,468 |
|
Median Home Value |
$85,200 |
|
Land Area |
58.87 |
sq mi |
Water Area |
2.31 |
sq mi |
Occupied Housing Units |
5,834 |
|
Median Household Income |
$36,465 |
|
Estimated Population over Time
Total Population by Age
Median Age: | 39 | | Male Median Age: | 38 | | Female Median Age: | 41 | |
Male | 488 | 473 | 549 | 510 | 431 | 380 | 396 | 527 | 524 | 472 | 470 | 444 | 443 | 337 | 233 | 147 | 94 | 76 |
Female | 422 | 443 | 494 | 506 | 397 | 461 | 466 | 538 | 516 | 507 | 530 | 513 | 513 | 388 | 234 | 255 | 184 | 215 |
Total | 910 | 916 | 1,043 | 1,016 | 828 | 841 | 862 | 1,065 | 1,040 | 979 | 1,000 | 957 | 956 | 725 | 467 | 402 | 278 | 291 |
Under 5 | 488 | 422 | 910 |
5-9 | 473 | 443 | 916 |
10-14 | 549 | 494 | 1,043 |
15-19 | 510 | 506 | 1,016 |
20-24 | 431 | 397 | 828 |
25-29 | 380 | 461 | 841 |
30-34 | 396 | 466 | 862 |
35-39 | 527 | 538 | 1,065 |
40-44 | 524 | 516 | 1,040 |
45-49 | 472 | 507 | 979 |
50-54 | 470 | 530 | 1,000 |
55-59 | 444 | 513 | 957 |
60-64 | 443 | 513 | 956 |
65-69 | 337 | 388 | 725 |
70-74 | 233 | 234 | 467 |
75-79 | 147 | 255 | 402 |
80-84 | 94 | 184 | 278 |
85 Plus | 76 | 215 | 291 |
Male |
6,994 |
48% |
Female |
7,582 |
52% |
Gender
White |
10,575 |
72.6% |
Black Or African American |
3,611 |
24.8% |
American Indian Or Alaskan Native |
17 |
0.1% |
Asian |
134 |
0.9% |
Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander |
10 |
0.1% |
Other Race |
66 |
0.5% |
Two Or More Races |
163 |
1.1% |
Race
Head of Household by Age
Owner | 69 | 437 | 743 | 837 | 963 | 650 | 370 | 125 |
Renter | 131 | 365 | 347 | 270 | 200 | 143 | 116 | 68 |
Total | 200 | 802 | 1,090 | 1,107 | 1,163 | 793 | 486 | 193 |
15-24 | 69 | 131 | 200 |
25-34 | 437 | 365 | 802 |
35-44 | 743 | 347 | 1,090 |
45-54 | 837 | 270 | 1,107 |
55-64 | 963 | 200 | 1,163 |
65-74 | 650 | 143 | 793 |
75-84 | 370 | 116 | 486 |
85 Plus | 125 | 68 | 193 |
Husband Wife Family Households |
2,723 |
47% |
Single Guardian |
1,270 |
22% |
Singles |
1,630 |
28% |
Singles With Roommate |
211 |
4% |
Families vs Singles
Average Household Size: 2 |
Households without Kids |
3,874 |
66% |
Households with Kids |
1,960 |
34% |
Households with Kids
Children by Age
Male | 102 | 96 | 93 | 99 | 92 | 97 | 98 | 92 | 94 | 89 | 122 | 118 | 103 | 117 | 122 | 93 | 123 | 102 | 70 | 95 |
Female | 86 | 72 | 84 | 90 | 91 | 92 | 88 | 78 | 94 | 104 | 105 | 108 | 90 | 87 | 88 | 114 | 127 | 91 | 86 | 99 |
Total | 188 | 168 | 177 | 189 | 183 | 189 | 186 | 170 | 188 | 193 | 227 | 226 | 193 | 204 | 210 | 207 | 250 | 193 | 156 | 194 |
1 | 102 | 86 | 188 |
2 | 96 | 72 | 168 |
3 | 93 | 84 | 177 |
4 | 99 | 90 | 189 |
5 | 92 | 91 | 183 |
6 | 97 | 92 | 189 |
7 | 98 | 88 | 186 |
8 | 92 | 78 | 170 |
9 | 94 | 94 | 188 |
10 | 89 | 104 | 193 |
11 | 122 | 105 | 227 |
12 | 118 | 108 | 226 |
13 | 103 | 90 | 193 |
14 | 117 | 87 | 204 |
15 | 122 | 88 | 210 |
16 | 93 | 114 | 207 |
17 | 123 | 127 | 250 |
18 | 102 | 91 | 193 |
19 | 70 | 86 | 156 |
20 | 95 | 99 | 194 |
Real Estate and Housing
ZIP code 36854 has a slightly higher than average percentage of vacancies.
The majority of household are owned or have a mortgage. Homes in ZIP code 36854 were primarily built in the 2000s or the 1990s. Looking at 36854 real estate data, the median home value of $85,200 is low compared to the rest of the country. It is also low compared to nearby ZIP codes. 36854 could be an area to look for cheap housing compared to surrounding areas. Rentals in 36854 are most commonly 3+ bedrooms. The rent for 3+ bedrooms is normally $750-$999/month including utilities. 2 bedrooms are also common and rent for $500-$749/month. Prices for rental property include ZIP code 36854 apartments, townhouses, and homes that are primary residences.
In Occupied Housing Units |
14,464 |
99.2% |
Correctional Facility For Adults |
0 |
0.0% |
Juvenile Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Nursing Facilities |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Institutional |
0 |
0.0% |
College Student Housing |
0 |
0.0% |
Military Quarters |
0 |
0.0% |
Other Noninstitutional |
112 |
0.8% |
Housing Type
Owned Households With A Mortgage |
2,516 |
34% |
Owned Households Free & Clear |
1,678 |
22% |
Renter Occupied Households |
1,640 |
22% |
Households Vacant |
1,634 |
22% |
Housing Occupancy
For Rent |
860 |
52.6% |
Rented & Unoccupied |
6 |
0.4% |
For Sale Only |
160 |
9.8% |
Sold & Unoccupied |
26 |
1.6% |
For Season Recreational Or Occasional Use |
229 |
14.0% |
For Migrant Workers |
1 |
0.1% |
Vacant For Other Reasons |
352 |
21.5% |
Vacancy Reasons
Owner Occupied Home Values
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Studio Apartment |
111 |
6% |
1 Bedroom |
198 |
12% |
2 Bedroom |
688 |
40% |
3+ Bedroom |
711 |
42% |
Rental Properties by Number of Rooms
Cost of Monthly Rent Including Utilities
Cost of a Studio Apartment
Employment, Income, Earnings, and Work
The median household income of $36,465 is compared to the rest of the country. It is also compared to nearby ZIP codes. While money isn't everything, ZIP code 36854 may not be as nice as other parts of town.
As with most parts of the country, vehicles are the most common form of transportation to places of employment. Compared to other ZIP codes in the country, 36854 has very few people that work at home. In most parts of the country, the majority of commuters get to work in under half an hour. A slightly higher than average number of commuters in 36854 can expect to fall in that range. There are a slightly smaller percentage of employees that have to travel over 45 minutes to reach their place of employment.
For more information, see Valley, AL household income.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
4,580 |
39% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
2,038 |
17% |
No Earnings |
5,096 |
44% |
Employment Status
Average Household Income over Time
Annual Individual Earnings
Sources of Household Income
Percent of Households Receiving Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Investment Income
Percent of Households Receiving Investment Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Household Retirement Income
Percent of Households Receiving Retirement Income
Average Income per Household by Income Source
* Only taxable income is reported.
Worked Full-time with Earnings |
4,580 |
39% |
Worked Part-time with Earnings |
2,038 |
17% |
No Earnings |
5,096 |
44% |
Source of Earnings
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Car, truck, or van |
5,676 |
98% |
Public transportation |
0 |
0% |
Taxicab |
0 |
0% |
Motorcycle |
0 |
0% |
Bicycle, Walked, or Other Means |
67 |
1% |
Worked at Home |
74 |
1% |
Means Of Transportation To Work for Workers 16 and Over
Travel Time to Work (In Minutes)
Schools and Education
The percentage of people that did not graduate high school is among the highest in the nation. Despite the lower high school graduation rates, compared to other ZIPs, a much higher percentage of the population has received a college degree.
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
Less than High School Diploma |
2,074 |
20.5% |
High School Graduate |
5,809 |
57.4% |
Associate's degree |
698 |
6.9% |
Bachelor's degree |
1,166 |
11.5% |
Master's degree |
289 |
2.9% |
Professional school degree |
50 |
0.5% |
Doctorate degree |
32 |
0.3% |
Educational Attainment For The Population 25 Years And Over
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Enrolled in Public School |
2,424 |
86% |
Enrolled in Private School |
194 |
7% |
Not Enrolled in School |
199 |
7% |
School Enrollment (Ages 3 to 17)
Schools in ZIP Code 36854
ZIP Code 36854 is in the following school districts: Chambers County School District, Lee County School District, and Private. There are 9 different elementary schools and high schools with mailing addresses in ZIP code 36854.
Fairfax Elementary School
502 Blvd.
Valley, AL 36854
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Chambers County School District
W F Burns Middle School
292 Johnson St
Valley, AL 36854
Grade Level: Middle/Elementary
District: Chambers County School District
Beulah Elementary School
4747 Lee Road 270
Valley, AL 36854
Grade Level: Primary/Elementary
District: Lee County School District
Valley High School
501 Highway 29
Valley, AL 36854
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Chambers County School District
Beulah High School
4848 Lee Road 270
Valley, AL 36854
Grade Level: High/Secondary
District: Lee County School District
Acts Academy
316 Fob James Dr
Valley, AL 36854
Grade Level: Other/Combined or Ungraded
District: Private
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