36782 ZIP Code – Sweet Water, Alabama
ZIP code 36782 is a small ZIP code located in Sweet Water, Alabama, within Marengo County with a population of approximately 2,004 residents. At $58,438, the median household income here runs near the Alabama average and below the U.S. average. Median home values of $86,700 are well below the national average, with 89.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). , with median rent coming in at $781 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 48% single-family (decreasing).
The area reports an unemployment rate of 3.1%, below the national average. An estimated 15.5% of the population falls below the poverty line, above the national figure. 11.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. Residents have a median age of 44.1, near the U.S. median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 36764, 36736, 36763.
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ZIP 36782 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 36782 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,004 | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $86k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $781 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 44.1 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.1% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 11.2% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 36764 – Nanafalia
- 36736 – Dixons Mills
- 36763 – Myrtlewood
- 36916 – Pennington
- 36754 – Magnolia
- 36784 – Thomasville
- 36748 – Linden
- 36727 – Campbell
- 36910 – Jachin
- 36922 – Ward
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36764 | NANAFALIA | Not provided | Not provided |
| 36736 | DIXONS MILLS | 1,436 | $34,500 |
| 36763 | MYRTLEWOOD | 186 | $82,917 |
| 36916 | PENNINGTON | 689 | $28,792 |
| 36754 | MAGNOLIA | 284 | Not provided |