The ZIP Code 36740 is associated with the city of Forkland in Alabama in Greene County in the U.S. An estimated 79.8% in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $20,804. Approximately 6% of the population lives below the poverty line, while the median househould income sits at $34,521. The current population estimate is 1,276.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 36740, 100.0% is one race, while 0.0% are two or more races. Approximately 0.3% of 36740 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 36740 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is Black or African American (68.2%), followed by White (28.9%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 28.9% |
| Black or African American | 68.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.0% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 36740 is $34,521, while the region's mean household income is $54,268. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $20,804. The per capita income in ZIP Code 36740 of $20,804 is approximately 25.51% less than the per capita income in the U.S. overall of $27,928. An estimated 5.6% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately 41.05% lower than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 21.0% of the population in 36740 earn $25,000 to $34,999 per year, while an estimated 17.8% earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year, and 0.8% of 36740 residents earn $150,000 to $199,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 11.7% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 17.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 1.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 21.0% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 5.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 14.4% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 9.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 12.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 0.8% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 5.7% |
In ZIP Code 36740, 79.8% of the population graduated high school, while 12.1% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 7.5% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 40.4% in this Greene County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 7.5% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 12.7% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 40.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 18.0% |
| Associate's degree | 9.4% |
| Bachelor's degree | 5.5% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 6.5% |
Residents of ZIP Code 36740 are older than average. The median age of 50.0 years in ZIP Code 36740 is approximately 31.23% higher than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 83.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 33.9% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 22.7% of the population in 36740 falls in the age group 65 to 74 years, while an estimated 20.7% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.2% of 36740 residents are aged 55 to 59 years.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 4.0% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.3% |
| 10 to 14 years | 3.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 4.2% |
| 20 to 24 years | 10.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 9.4% |
| 35 to 44 years | 6.7% |
| 45 to 54 years | 20.7% |
| 55 to 59 years | 1.2% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.3% |
| 65 to 74 years | 22.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 36740, 99.7% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 0.3% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 0.0% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 0.0% 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 Greene County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 99.7% |
| Spanish | 0.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 0.0% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 36740, an estimated 25.8% of homes were built between 1970 and 1979. Additionally, 25.3% of homes in the region were built between 1980 and 1989, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built between 1940 and 1949 in this Greene County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 0.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 9.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 18.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 25.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 25.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 13.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 5.9% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 2.3% |
In 36740, 42.7% 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 25.4 minutes. Approximately 32.3% of the employed population 16 years and over in 36740 work in manufacturing, while an estimated 18.2% work in educational services, and health care and social assistance. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.0% of 36740 workers 16 years and over work in other services, except public administration.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.0% |
| Construction | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 32.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 0.5% |
| Retail trade | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 10.3% |
| Information | 0.7% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 3.8% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 6.7% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 18.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 11.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 0.0% |
| Public administration | 4.8% |
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 36740 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 86.2% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, % of those 18 and above in 36740 list , as a preventive measure.
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 86.2% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 36740 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.38 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 30.58% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 18.36% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 36740 | 10.68¢/kWh | 10.86¢/kWh | 8.76¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 14.87¢/kWh | 13.4¢/kWh | 7.29¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.63¢/kWh | 13.39¢/kWh | 8.72¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 36740 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.56 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 4.87 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.44 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.78 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.73 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.66 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.6 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.73 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.96 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.62 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.17 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.43 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 36740, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 36740 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Greene County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 35 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 11 |
| Vehicle loan or lease | 2 |
| Debt collection | 1 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 39 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 6 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 1 |
| Improper use of your report | 1 |
| Managing the loan or lease | 1 |
| Other | 1 |