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ZIP Code 36740
Forkland, AL, Greene County
Population
936
Land area
66.3sq mi
People per sq mi
14
City
Forkland
ZIP 36740 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 36740 at a glance
- ZIP 36740 (Forkland) is 86% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,737, 30% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,000 (52% below Alabama) and median rent is $525 a month.
Local data for ZIP 36740
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 36740, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,737
Poverty rate
20.1%
Median home value
$100,000
Median rent
$525/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
10.9%
Median age
44.1
Average commute
33.1 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
PPP loans
$1M
65 loans
Campaign donations
$1,626
0% D, 38% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 36740, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
214
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
69
1.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
56.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 36740, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
52.4%
U.S. 33.3% +19.1 pts
Diabetes
26.7%
U.S. 12.1% +14.6 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.5%
U.S. 11.1% +1.4 pts
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 36740?
- ZIP code 36740 is in Forkland, AL (Greene County).
- What county is ZIP code 36740 in?
- ZIP code 36740 is mostly in Greene County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 36740?
- About 936 people live in the 36740 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.