The ZIP Code 36321 is associated with the city of Cowarts in Alabama in Houston County in the U.S. The median household income is $42,500, while about 17% of the population is living below the poverty line. An estimated 81.6% in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $18,303. The median age in ZIP Code 36321 is approximately 33.9 years, with 20.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. The current population estimate is 1,816.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 36321, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 8.3% of 36321 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 36321 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (87.8%), followed by Black or African American (8.5%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.5% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.0% |
| Asian | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
| Some other race | 2.9% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 36321 is $42,500, while the region's mean household income is $50,573. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $18,303. The per capita income in ZIP Code 36321 of $18,303 is approximately 34.46% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,928. An estimated 17.0% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately78.95% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.4% of the population in 36321 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 18.0% earn $15,000 to $24,999 per year, and 0.0% of 36321 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 9.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.7% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 18.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 11.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 21.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 8.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 1.6% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.0% |
In ZIP Code 36321, 81.6% of the population graduated high school, while 12.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 6.7% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 4.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 41.4% in this Houston County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 6.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 11.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 41.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 20.8% |
| Associate's degree | 7.2% |
| Bachelor's degree | 7.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 4.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 36321 are younger than average. The median age of 33.9 years in ZIP Code 36321 is approximately 11.02% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 72.7% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 16.8% of the population in 36321 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 11.9% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.4% of 36321 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.4% |
| 5 to 9 years | 9.0% |
| 10 to 14 years | 7.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years | 4.0% |
| 25 to 34 years | 16.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 11.9% |
| 45 to 54 years | 11.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 3.3% |
| 60 to 64 years | 6.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 11.5% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.3% |
| 85 years and over | 0.4% |
In ZIP Code 36321, 93.1% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 6.5% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.4% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Houston County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 93.1% |
| Spanish | 6.5% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.4% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 36321, an estimated 27.7% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 23.6% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 0.3% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Houston County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 23.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 22.9% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 9.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 27.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 7.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2.2% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 1.1% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 0.3% |
In 36321, 58.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 2.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 24.9 minutes. Approximately 18.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 36321 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 15.7% work in retail trade. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 36321 workers 16 years and over work in information.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 1.0% |
| Construction | 12.3% |
| Manufacturing | 12.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5.5% |
| Retail trade | 15.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 11.2% |
| Information | 0.0% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 2.6% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 5.8% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 8.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 2.9% |
| Public administration | 4.4% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 36321 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 89.9% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 36321 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 89.9% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 36321 | 11.74¢/kWh | 10.71¢/kWh | 6.07¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 17.41¢/kWh | 14.44¢/kWh | 7.84¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.83¢/kWh | 13.51¢/kWh | 8.66¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 36321 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5.04 | ||
| Feb | 5.33 | ||
| Mar | 5.82 | ||
| Apr | 5.78 | ||
| May | 5.98 | ||
| Jun | 5.6 | ||
| Jul | 5.53 | ||
| Aug | 5.6 | ||
| Sep | 5.59 | ||
| Oct | 5.96 | ||
| Nov | 5.58 | ||
| Dec | 4.55 |