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Excel, AL

Town in Monroe County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36439.

Population

524

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

318

ZIP codes

1

Excel and its ZIP codes

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Excel at a glance

  • Excel is about 3.2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $57,375 a year, 10% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $153,600 (27% below Alabama) and median rent is $582 a month.

Local data for Excel, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Excel, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$57,375

Poverty rate

27.5%

Median home value

$153,600

Median rent

$582/mo

Homeownership

76.1%

Bachelor's or higher

25.8%

Median age

38.0

Average commute

35.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Filipino Americans (12), Irish Americans (12), French Americans (8).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Excel.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.6%

Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$56,137

5,990 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$46,759

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$151M

FY 2026, $7,638 per person

PPP loans

$119K

8 loans, 20 jobs reported

Monroe County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Excel, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone97.1%
  • Carpooled2.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 35.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Excel, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

257

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

8

0.1% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

92° / 39°F

63.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Excel, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

41.6%

U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts

Diabetes

16.2%

U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts

Smoking

22.8%

U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

13.3%

U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts

ZIP codes in Excel

1 in or overlapping Excel. Population shown

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Cities near Excel

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Frisco CityTown3.5 mi4
MegargelCensus-designated place5.9 mi0.7
MonroevilleCity6.2 mi13.3
ReptonTown6.4 mi1
UriahCensus-designated place12 mi1.6
PetermanCensus-designated place12 mi0.4
CastleberryTown21 mi1.7
AtmoreCity21 mi21.9
BeatriceTown23 mi1.4
EvergreenCity23 mi19.7
WhatleyCensus-designated place26 mi1.3
BrewtonCity27 mi11.3
VredenburghTown28 mi1.5
East BrewtonCity29 mi3.4
FlomatonTown29 mi5.1
PollardTown29 mi1.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Excel, AL in?
Excel is in Monroe County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Excel, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Excel include 36439.
What is the population of Excel, AL?
About 524 people live in Excel, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Excel?
Nearby places include Frisco City (3.5 mi), Megargel (5.9 mi), Monroeville (6.2 mi), Repton (6.4 mi), Uriah (12 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023