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ZIP Code 36477
Samson, Alabama

ZIP code 36477 is in Samson, located in Geneva County, Alabama, within the Dothan metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 4,768. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $37,250, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
4,768
Census ZCTA
County
Geneva
FIPS 01061
Median income (est.)
$37,250
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
169.28 mi²
+ 1.907 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CitySamson, AL
CountyGeneva County (FIPS 01061)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Dothan, AL Metro Area (20020)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates31.097176, -86.06141
Land / Water Area169.28 mi² land · 1.907 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,770 individual tax returns filed in 36477 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
36.2%
$25K–$50K
28.2%
$50K–$75K
15.2%
$75K–$100K
7.9%
$100K–$200K
9.6%
$200K+
2.8%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 21% of 36477's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($37,250) 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 36477's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$37,250
▲ 8.0%
Filers earning $200K+
2.8%
▲ 0.6 pt
Total filers
1,770
▼ 1.7%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36477/soi?year=… $32K 2020 $34K 2021 $37K 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 36477 ZCTA.

2000
4,520
 
2010
4,946
▲ +9.4%
2020
4,768
▼ -3.6%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number017200
City AliasesSamson

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36477 in?

ZIP code 36477 is in Geneva County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01061).

What city is ZIP code 36477?

The primary USPS city for 36477 is Samson, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 36477 in?

36477 is part of the Dothan, AL Metro Area (MSA code 20020).

What is the population of ZIP code 36477?

The 2020 Census population of 36477 was 4,768 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36477?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36477 is about $37,250, 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.