The ZIP Code 36783 is associated with the city of Thomaston in Alabama in Marengo County in the U.S. An estimated 91.0% in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $28,300. Median househould income is at $27,143, with an estimated 8% of the population living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 686.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 36783, 97.8% is one race, while 2.2% are two or more races. Approximately 0.4% of 36783 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 36783 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (53.4%), followed by Black or African American (46.6%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 53.4% |
| Black or African American | 46.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 36783 is $27,143, while the region's mean household income is $54,848. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $28,300. The per capita income in ZIP Code 36783 of $28,300 is approximately 1.33% more than the per capita income in Alabama overall of $27,928. An estimated 7.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 16.84% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 28.7% of the population in 36783 earn less than $10,000 per year, while an estimated 15.2% earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, and 0.3% of 36783 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 28.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.2% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 9.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 15.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 4.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 4.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.9% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 8.0% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 13.0% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 0.3% |
In ZIP Code 36783, 91.0% of the population graduated high school, while 19.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 5.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 10.7% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 44.5% in this Marengo County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 5.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 3.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 44.5% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.1% |
| Associate's degree | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 8.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 10.7% |
Residents of ZIP Code 36783 are older than average. The median age of 49.1 years in ZIP Code 36783 is approximately 28.87% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 91.5% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 26.7% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 31.8% of the population in 36783 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 17.5% are aged 35 to 44 years. On the low end of the scale, 0.9% of 36783 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 2.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 3.8% |
| 10 to 14 years | 1.5% |
| 15 to 19 years | 1.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 3.5% |
| 25 to 34 years | 4.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 17.5% |
| 45 to 54 years | 31.8% |
| 55 to 59 years | 6.6% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 13.6% |
| 75 to 84 years | 6.7% |
| 85 years and over | 0.9% |
In ZIP Code 36783, 98.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.9% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.3% of homes. Lastly, 0.4% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Marengo County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.4% |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 0.4% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 36783, an estimated 17.0% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 15.3% of homes in the region were built between 1950 and 1959, while an estimated 2.6% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Marengo County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 13.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 8.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 15.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 7.7% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 8.9% |
In 36783, 47.0% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 0.0% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 33.4 minutes. Approximately 35.1% of the employed population 16 years and over in 36783 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 11.6% work in public administration. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 36783 workers 16 years and over work in professional, scientific, management, and administrative.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 8.4% |
| Construction | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 7.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 3.9% |
| Retail trade | 5.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 5.3% |
| Information | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 7.0% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 0.0% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 35.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 0.4% |
| Other services, except public administration | 1.8% |
| Public administration | 11.6% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 36783 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.7% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 36783 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.7% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 36783 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.36 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.1% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.66% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 36783 | 11.74¢/kWh | 10.71¢/kWh | 6.07¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 16.43¢/kWh | 14.42¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| United States | 18.07¢/kWh | 14.06¢/kWh | 9.02¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 36783 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.7 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.95 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.42 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.71 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.75 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.69 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.52 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.78 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.73 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.71 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.32 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.07 | 1.78 | 5.46 |