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 | 15.35¢/kWh | 13.52¢/kWh | 7.18¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.83¢/kWh | 13.47¢/kWh | 8.51¢/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 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 36783, credit reporting or other personal consumer reports have received the most complaints in 36783 in the past 12 months. Debt collection received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Marengo County region was improper use of a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 3 |
| Debt collection | 2 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Improper use of your report | 3 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 2 |