36518 ZIP Code – Chatom, Alabama

36518 is a ZIP code serving Chatom, Alabama in Washington County with a population of approximately 2,256 residents. The median household income of $65,125 is near the Alabama average and near the national average. Median home values of $168,000 are below the national average, with 83.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $646 is well below the national average. Housing consists of 75% single-family (decreasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.

At 3.3%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. An estimated 17.1% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. An estimated 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. The population has a median age of 50.3, above the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 36583, 36558, 36539.

ZIP Code 36518 Data

Population 2,256
Median Household Income $65,125
Median Home Value $168,000
Median Rent $646
Median Age 50.3
Unemployment Rate 3.3%
Poverty Rate 17.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%
State Alabama

ZIP 36518 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 36518AL Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population2,2567,88010k
Median Household Income$65k$56k$73k
Median Home Value$168k$155k$258k
Median Rent$646$849$1,088
Median Age50.342.143.2
Unemployment Rate3.3%5.7%5.0%
Poverty Rate17.1%17.6%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher14.6%19.9%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
36583 TIBBIE 505 $46,638
36558 MILLRY 4,042 $58,962
36539 FRUITDALE 451 $62,639
36529 DEER PARK 193 $123,056
36569 SAINT STEPHENS 706 $50,625