36854 ZIP Code
Valley, Alabama
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36854 |
| City/Town: | Valley |
| County: | Chambers |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,643 |
| Median Household Income: | $58,324 |
| Per Capita Income: | $36,282 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,560 |
| Median Home Value: | $130,500 |
| Land Area: | 60.5 sq miles
156.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 2.5 sq miles
6.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.7516, -85.1895 |
Population Information (36854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,643 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 7,817 | 50.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,826 | 50.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,007 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 716 | 4.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,090 | 7.0% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 820 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,335 | 8.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,349 | 15.0% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,905 | 12.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,924 | 12.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,050 | 6.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 806 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,449 | 9.3% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 900 | 5.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 292 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $130,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $990 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,560 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,074 | 80.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,486 | 19.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,198 | 69.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,876 | 30.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,675 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 489 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 843 | 7.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,992 | 37.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,396 | 22.4% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,242 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,236 | 11.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 477 | 4.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 16.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36854 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $58,324 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,052 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,435 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $36,282 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,761 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,628 | 98.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 133 | 1.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,797 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,138 | 80.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,042 | 13.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 373 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 75 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,696 | 68.4% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 4,566 | 29.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 34 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 102 | 0.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 227 | 1.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 130 | 0.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 297 | 1.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 117 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 149 | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 31 | 0.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36854 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 370 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 565 | 9.3% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 652 | 10.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 413 | 6.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 729 | 12.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,156 | 19.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 615 | 10.1% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,040 | 17.1% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 176 | 2.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 358 | 5.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36854 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,421 | 84.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 728 | 9.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 35 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 68 | 0.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 31 | 0.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 223 | 2.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36854 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 506 | 6.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,399 | 31.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 215 | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 773 | 10.1% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 135 | 1.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 108 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 270 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 793 | 10.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,206 | 15.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 563 | 7.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 261 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 391 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 16.1% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (36854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,096 | 90.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,365 | 59.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,731 | 43.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,505 | 9.6% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36854 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,245 | 69.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,313 | 38.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,525 | 25.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 509 | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 69 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 801 | 13.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36854 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,713 | 62.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 7 | 0.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 139 | 1.8% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 111 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 451 | 6.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 198 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 637 | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,304 | 17.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36854 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 72 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 979 | 12.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,235 | 16.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,173 | 15.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 906 | 12.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 767 | 10.1% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 633 | 8.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 546 | 7.2% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 409 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 840 | 11.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36854 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 434 | 5.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 346 | 4.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,394 | 31.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,122 | 41.3% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,089 | 14.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 175 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36854 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,297 | 21.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 390 | 6.4% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,332 | 71.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 20 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 35 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36854 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 415 | 6.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,531 | 25.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,448 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,680 | 27.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36854 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 482 | 11.5% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,053 | 25.1% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 791 | 18.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 546 | 13.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 679 | 16.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 543 | 12.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 91 | 2.2% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 13 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36854 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,183 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $393 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $990 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.66 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.38 |
Households (36854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,074 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,650 | 43.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 754 | 12.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 773 | 12.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,080 | 34.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,581 | 26.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,916 | 31.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.55 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.16 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36854 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,148 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,410 | 39.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,825 | 45.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 226 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 584 | 9.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,924 | 31.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36854 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,145 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 89 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 142 | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,314 | 41.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 802 | 25.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 798 | 25.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,365 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 895 | 7.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,601 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,291 | 21.1% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 185 | 5.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,940 | 58.9% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,166 | 35.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36854 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,858 | 88.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,560 | 10.0% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 844 | 54.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 679 | 43.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 337 | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 37 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36854 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,463 | 98.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 12 | 0.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 180 | 1500.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 180 | 1500.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 180 | 1500.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 39 | 325.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 108 | 900.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 17 | 141.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36854 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,636 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,148 | 96.7% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 488 | 3.3% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 296 | 2.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 152 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 40 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36854 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,074 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,683 | 93.6% | 89.4% |
Valley, AL36854