36278 ZIP Code – Wedowee, Alabama
ZIP code 36278 is a small ZIP code located in Wedowee, Alabama, within Randolph County with a population of approximately 4,056 residents. At $44,864, the median household income here runs below the Alabama average and below the U.S. average. The median home value of $241,300 is near the national average, with 80.2% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $654 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 79% single-family (decreasing).
The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average. About 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 23.6%, near the national average. At 50.9, the median age is above the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 36280, 36266, 36274.
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ZIP 36278 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 36278 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,056 | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $241k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $654 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 50.9 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 23.6% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 36280 – Woodland
- 36266 – Lineville
- 36274 – Roanoke
- 36276 – Wadley
- 36263 – Graham
- 36258 – Delta
- 36255 – Cragford
- 36273 – Ranburne
- 36264 – Heflin
- 36251 – Ashland
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36280 | WOODLAND | 4,285 | $77,716 |
| 36266 | LINEVILLE | 6,276 | $46,094 |
| 36274 | ROANOKE | 10,162 | $44,100 |
| 36276 | WADLEY | 2,841 | $43,000 |
| 36263 | GRAHAM | 520 | Not provided |