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ZIP 36042 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 36042

36042 has a population of 1,346 with a median age of 37.9 yrs (51.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
96.4%+56% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
2.0%-89% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.3%+10% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.3%-5% vs US avg
x
65+
17.4%+7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.0%+35% vs US avg
x
High school
31.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Some college
42.1%+46% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.7%-65% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.2%+21% vs US avg
x
Never married
29.4%-13% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.1%-21% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.3%
x
Diversity Index
7/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
19.8%+72% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 36042

Poverty Rate
19.8%+72% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
100.0%+619% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
0.0%
x
Disability
13.9%+4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
9.1%+14% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.9%+45% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,346
Median age37.9
Poverty rate19.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White96.4%
Hispanic2.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born100.0%