The ZIP Code 36877 is associated with the city of Smiths Station in Alabama in Lee County in the U.S. An estimated 19.9% of residents in the 36877 ZIP Code are of age 62 years and older. Overall, the region has a median age of 40.8 years. An estimated 89.0% in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $29,296. Median househould income in this ZIP sits at $52,076, and approximately 13% of the population lives below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 12,848.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 36877, 97.3% is one race, while 2.7% are two or more races. Approximately 2.9% of 36877 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 36877 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (83.3%), followed by Black or African American (13.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83.3% |
| Black or African American | 13.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 2.1% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 36877 is $52,076, while the region's mean household income is $74,511. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $29,296. The per capita income in ZIP Code 36877 of $29,296 is approximately 4.9% more than the per capita income in Alabama overall of $27,928. An estimated 13.4% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately41.05% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 17.2% of the population in 36877 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 16.5% earn $35,000 to $49,999 per year, and 3.5% of 36877 residents earn $200,000 or more per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.4% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 7.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 10.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 8.1% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 16.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 10.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 6.1% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 3.5% |
In ZIP Code 36877, 89.0% of the population graduated high school, while 21.9% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 3.4% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 9.4% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 28.2% in this Lee County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 3.4% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 7.6% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 28.2% |
| Some college, no degree | 30.6% |
| Associate's degree | 8.3% |
| Bachelor's degree | 12.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 9.4% |
Residents of ZIP Code 36877 are older than average. The median age of 40.8 years in ZIP Code 36877 is approximately 7.09% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 78.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 19.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 14.2% of the population in 36877 falls in the age group 45 to 54 years, while an estimated 13.0% are aged 25 to 34 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.3% of 36877 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.1% |
| 5 to 9 years | 6.5% |
| 10 to 14 years | 6.2% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.9% |
| 20 to 24 years | 6.6% |
| 25 to 34 years | 13.0% |
| 35 to 44 years | 12.2% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.2% |
| 55 to 59 years | 8.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.2% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.8% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.6% |
| 85 years and over | 1.3% |
In ZIP Code 36877, 98.5% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.6% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.7% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.2% 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 Lee County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 98.5% |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.7% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 36877, an estimated 31.7% of homes were built between 1990 and 1999. Additionally, 15.5% of homes in the region were built between 2000 and 2009, while an estimated 1.4% of homes were built in 1939 or earlier in this Lee County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 2.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 9.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 15.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 31.7% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 12.8% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 11.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.8% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.2% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 1.4% |
In 36877, 61.8% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.2% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 27.1 minutes. Approximately 19.8% of the employed population 16 years and over in 36877 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 12.2% work in finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 36877 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 11.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 1.8% |
| Retail trade | 11.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 7.5% |
| Information | 1.2% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 12.2% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 9.1% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 19.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 7.6% |
| Other services, except public administration | 6.9% |
| Public administration | 4.3% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 36877 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 36877 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 36877 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.39 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.83% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.21% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 36877 | 11.74¢/kWh | 10.71¢/kWh | 6.07¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 16.06¢/kWh | 15.1¢/kWh | 8.29¢/kWh |
| United States | 17.45¢/kWh | 13.64¢/kWh | 9.29¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 36877 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.78 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.94 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.39 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.97 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.81 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.61 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.67 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.53 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.65 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.78 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.19 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.37 | 1.78 | 5.46 |