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ZIP Code 36742
Demopolis, AL, Marengo County
Population
2,656
Land area
117.7sq mi
People per sq mi
23
City
Demopolis
ZIP 36742 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 36742 at a glance
- ZIP 36742 (Demopolis) is 78% less dense than Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $31,231, 51% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $142,000 (32% below Alabama) and median rent is $796 a month.
Local data for ZIP 36742
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 36742, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$31,231
Poverty rate
21.6%
Median home value
$142,000
Prices +3.2% in a year
Median rent
$796/mo
Homeownership
82.9%
Bachelor's or higher
24.1%
Median age
32.1
Average commute
17.7 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
19
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
100
$5.3M annual payroll
PPP loans
$1.8M
98 loans
Campaign donations
$6,400
0% D, 98% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 36742, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
287
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
66
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
56.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 36742, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
20.5%
U.S. 12.1% +8.4 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 36742?
- ZIP code 36742 is in Demopolis, AL (Marengo County).
- What county is ZIP code 36742 in?
- ZIP code 36742 is mostly in Marengo County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 36742?
- About 2,656 people live in the 36742 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.