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ZIP Code 36426
Brewton, Alabama

ZIP code 36426 is in Brewton, located in Escambia County, Alabama, within the Atmore metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 15,660. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $39,487, and about 2% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
15,660
Census ZCTA
County
Escambia
FIPS 01053
Median income (est.)
$39,487
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
486.042 mi²
+ 4.824 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityBrewton, AL
CountyEscambia County (FIPS 01053)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Atmore, AL Micro Area (12120)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates31.140982, -87.07111
Land / Water Area486.042 mi² land · 4.824 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 5,710 individual tax returns filed in 36426 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
34.7%
$25K–$50K
26.4%
$50K–$75K
15.1%
$75K–$100K
8.9%
$100K–$200K
12.6%
$200K+
2.3%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 14% of 36426's total adjusted gross income, from 2% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($39,487) 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 36426's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$39,487
▲ 7.9%
Filers earning $200K+
2.3%
▲ 0.2 pt
Total filers
5,710
▼ 0.7%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36426/soi?year=… $33K 2020 $37K 2021 $39K 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 36426 ZCTA.

2000
16,033
 
2010
16,202
▲ +1.1%
2020
15,660
▼ -3.3%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number011070
City AliasesBrewton, Damascus, Dixonville, East Brewton, Keego, Wallace

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36426 in?

ZIP code 36426 is in Escambia County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01053).

What city is ZIP code 36426?

The primary USPS city for 36426 is Brewton, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 36426 in?

36426 is part of the Atmore, AL Micro Area (MSA code 12120).

What is the population of ZIP code 36426?

The 2020 Census population of 36426 was 15,660 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36426?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36426 is about $39,487, with around 2% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.