36518 Zip Code Profile

36518 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Chatom, Alabama. The population is primarily white, and mostly married couples.

The average family income here is $50,747/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 36518 is $41,905.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 36518 earn an average of $37,543/year. Women earn only $18,775/year.

1,213 people in 36518 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

The median age here is 41. There are 1,401 men and 1,441 women. The median age for men is 39 while for women the median age is 43.

To give you a sense of the community, 1,896 people (out of the 2,842 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 628 homes, and 10 businesses every day. 31 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

36518 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 31 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Shanghai, China!) and -88 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 174 feet above sea levell.

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• Demographics

• Total Population: 2,842
• White Population: 2,366
• Black Population: 468
• Hispanic Population: 19
• Asian Population: 1
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 13
• Male Population: 1,401
• Female Population: 1,441
• Median Age: 41
• Median Age of Males: 39
• Median Age of Females: 43

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: East South Central
• State: Alabama
• County: Washington
• City: Chatom
• Longitude: -88.2
• Latitude: 31.5
• Elevation: 175 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 251

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 1,181
• Drive alone: 933
• Carpool: 210
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 31


• Average commute time: 30.0 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 89
•    5 - 9: 194
•    10 - 14: 180
•    15 - 19: 133
•    20 - 24: 67
•    25 - 29: 65
•    30 - 34: 144
•    35 - 39: 40
•    40 - 44: 34
•    45 - 59: 90
•    60 - 89: 74
•    90 plus: 71

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $87,500
• Average Annual Household Income: $35,958
• Businesses: 71
• Employees: 693
• Annual Payroll: $20,613,000
• Average Family Income: $50,747
• Median Family Income: $34,716
• Average Income for Men: $37,543
• Average Income for Women: $18,775

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 01
• Congressional District Land Area: 6317.0
• Sr Senator: Richard C. Shelby (R)
• Jr Senator: Jeff Sessions (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 129
• State FIPS Code: 01

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View all schools in Chatom

Primary Schools

Chatom Elementary School

Ray Coaker Rd

Chatom, AL 36518

(251) 847-2946

High Schools

Washington County Area Vocational Center

Highway 56

Chatom, AL 36518

(251) 847-2040

Other Schools

Washington County High School

Highway 56

Chatom, AL 36518

(251) 847-2851