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Malcolm, AL
Census-designated place in Washington County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36556.
Population
204
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
86
ZIP codes
1
Malcolm and its ZIP codes
Local data for Malcolm, AL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Washington County. PPP loans are for Malcolm.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$93,220
5,356 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,546
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $7,952 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Malcolm, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
288
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 36°F
60.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Malcolm, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
46.6%
U.S. 33.3% +13.3 pts
Diabetes
20.7%
U.S. 12.1% +8.6 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.9%
U.S. 11.1% -2.2 pts
ZIP codes in Malcolm
1 in or overlapping Malcolm. Population shown
Cities near Malcolm
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CalvertCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2.3 |
| FairfordCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 3.1 |
| McIntoshTown | 5 mi | 1 |
| Mount VernonTown | 6 mi | 5.5 |
| Sims ChapelCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 5.7 |
| MovicoCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| BucksCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| CarltonCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| CitronelleCity | 16 mi | 25.9 |
| StocktonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 9.3 |
| RockvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| AxisCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| TibbieCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| Deer ParkCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.1 |
| GulfcrestCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| LeroyCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 11.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Malcolm, AL in?
- Malcolm is in Washington County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Malcolm, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Malcolm include 36556.
- What is the population of Malcolm, AL?
- About 204 people live in Malcolm, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Malcolm?
- Nearby places include Calvert (3 mi), Fairford (4.5 mi), McIntosh (5 mi), Mount Vernon (6 mi), Sims Chapel (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023