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ZIP Code 36311
Ariton, Alabama

ZIP code 36311 is in Ariton, located in Dale County, Alabama, within the Ozark metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 2,796. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $41,204, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
2,796
Census ZCTA
County
Dale
FIPS 01045
Median income (est.)
$41,204
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
119.748 mi²
+ 0.072 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityAriton, AL
CountyDale County (FIPS 01045)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Ozark, AL Micro Area (37120)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates31.609777, -85.68565
Land / Water Area119.748 mi² land · 0.072 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,070 individual tax returns filed in 36311 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
33.6%
$25K–$50K
25.2%
$50K–$75K
14.0%
$75K–$100K
10.3%
$100K–$200K
14.0%
$200K+
2.8%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 13% of 36311's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($41,204) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 36311's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$41,204
▲ 9.9%
Filers earning $200K+
2.8%
▲ 2.8 pt
Total filers
1,070
▲ 2.9%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36311/soi?year=… $36K 2020 $38K 2021 $41K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 36311 ZCTA.

2000
2,985
 
2010
2,770
▼ -7.2%
2020
2,796
▲ +0.9%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number010340
City AliasesAriton

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36311 in?

ZIP code 36311 is in Dale County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01045).

What city is ZIP code 36311?

The primary USPS city for 36311 is Ariton, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 36311 in?

36311 is part of the Ozark, AL Micro Area (MSA code 37120).

What is the population of ZIP code 36311?

The 2020 Census population of 36311 was 2,796 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36311?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36311 is about $41,204, with around 3% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.