36874 ZIP Code
Salem, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36874 |
| City/Town: | Salem |
| County: | Lee |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 10,373 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,478 |
| Per Capita Income: | $42,101 |
| Total Housing Units: | 4,512 |
| Median Home Value: | $170,100 |
| Land Area: | 111.9 sq miles
289.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.5643, -85.1985 |
Population Information (36874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 10,373 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 5,035 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 5,338 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 44.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 751 | 7.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 790 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 456 | 4.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 590 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 428 | 4.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,385 | 13.4% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 825 | 8.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,202 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 769 | 7.4% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 982 | 9.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,166 | 11.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 507 | 4.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 522 | 5.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $170,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $914 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 4,512 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 3,929 | 87.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 583 | 12.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,539 | 90.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 390 | 9.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 7,358 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 241 | 3.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 570 | 7.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 2,554 | 34.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,633 | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 857 | 11.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 954 | 13.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 549 | 7.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 20.4% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36874 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,478 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $66,568 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $69,958 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $42,101 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 4,345 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 4,183 | 96.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 162 | 3.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 3,905 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 3,073 | 73.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 858 | 20.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 252 | 6.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 8,048 | 77.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,171 | 20.9% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 18 | 0.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 7 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 129 | 1.2% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 95 | 0.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 89 | 0.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 79 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 10 | 0.1% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36874 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 176 | 4.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 232 | 5.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 592 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 338 | 8.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 542 | 13.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 706 | 18.0% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 606 | 15.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 449 | 11.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 184 | 4.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 104 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36874 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 3,568 | 85.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 259 | 6.2% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 7 | 0.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 213 | 5.1% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 30.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36874 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 69 | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 171 | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 692 | 16.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 50 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 448 | 10.7% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 420 | 10.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 332 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 211 | 5.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 955 | 22.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 249 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 267 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 319 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.6% | 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 (36874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 9,131 | 88.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 5,847 | 56.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 4,669 | 45.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,242 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36874 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 2,592 | 66.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,716 | 43.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,160 | 29.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 248 | 6.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 90 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 443 | 11.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36874 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 3,350 | 74.2% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 30 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 49 | 1.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,083 | 24.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36874 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 626 | 13.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,204 | 26.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 908 | 20.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 742 | 16.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 446 | 9.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 255 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 211 | 4.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 86 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 20 | 0.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36874 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 12 | 0.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 891 | 19.7% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 2,520 | 55.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 899 | 19.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 190 | 4.2% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36874 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 227 | 5.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 358 | 9.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,294 | 83.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 33 | 0.8% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 17 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36874 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 95 | 2.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 904 | 23.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,529 | 38.9% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,401 | 35.7% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36874 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 511 | 14.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 472 | 13.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 434 | 12.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 617 | 17.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 893 | 25.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 495 | 14.0% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 111 | 3.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 6 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36874 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,354 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $372 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $914 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.68 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.24 | 2.38 |
Households (36874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 3,929 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,297 | 58.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 565 | 14.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 581 | 14.8% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 898 | 22.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,011 | 25.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,468 | 37.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.24 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36874 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 4,167 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,157 | 27.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,524 | 60.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 84 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 376 | 9.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 947 | 22.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36874 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,273 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 218 | 9.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 137 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 895 | 39.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 624 | 27.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 399 | 17.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 7,991 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,112 | 13.9% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 10,373 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,762 | 17.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 117 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 793 | 45.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 852 | 48.4% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36874 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 9,811 | 94.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 438 | 4.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 220 | 50.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 218 | 49.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 96 | 21.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36874 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 10,009 | 96.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 109 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 364 | 333.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 364 | 333.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 364 | 333.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 323 | 296.3% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 0 | 0.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 23 | 21.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36874 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,622 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 9,509 | 98.8% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 113 | 1.2% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 19 | 0.2% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 76 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 18 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36874 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 3,929 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 3,717 | 94.6% | 89.4% |
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