36742 ZIP Code – Gallion, Alabama
36742 is a small ZIP code in Gallion, Alabama, part of Marengo County with a population of approximately 2,801 residents. At $43,232, the median household income here runs below the Alabama average and well below the U.S. average. The median home value of $84,000 is well below the national average, with 82.9% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $660 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 57% single-family (increasing).
The poverty rate of 16.6% is above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 18.0%, below the national average. The median age is 33.3, below the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 36738, 36732, 36740.
ZIP Code 36742 Data
Population
2,801
Median Household Income
$43,232
Median Home Value
$84,000
Median Rent
$660
Median Age
33.3
Unemployment Rate
0.0%
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.0%
County
Marengo County
State
Alabama
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ZIP 36742 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 36742 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,801 | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $43k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $84k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $660 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 33.3 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 18.0% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 36738 – Faunsdale
- 36732 – Demopolis
- 36740 – Forkland
- 36748 – Linden
- 36786 – Uniontown
- 36765 – Newbern
- 36783 – Thomaston
- 36744 – Greensboro
- 36763 – Myrtlewood
- 36776 – Sawyerville
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36738 | FAUNSDALE | 870 | $24,609 |
| 36732 | DEMOPOLIS | 7,985 | $52,524 |
| 36740 | FORKLAND | 1,220 | Not provided |
| 36748 | LINDEN | 2,697 | $46,149 |
| 36786 | UNIONTOWN | 2,055 | $24,492 |