Get API Key →
US ZIP Code Profile

ZIP Code 36701
Selma, Alabama

ZIP code 36701 is in Selma, located in Dallas County, Alabama, within the Selma metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 21,448. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $30,425, and about 2% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
21,448
Census ZCTA
County
Dallas
FIPS 01047
Median income (est.)
$30,425
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
259.783 mi²
+ 2.975 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CitySelma, AL
CountyDallas County (FIPS 01047)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Selma, AL Micro Area (42820)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates32.48397, -87.05464
Land / Water Area259.783 mi² land · 2.975 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 8,060 individual tax returns filed in 36701 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
44.3%
$25K–$50K
26.3%
$50K–$75K
12.4%
$75K–$100K
6.5%
$100K–$200K
8.4%
$200K+
2.1%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 19% of 36701's total adjusted gross income, from 2% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($30,425) 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 36701's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$30,425
▲ 13.3%
Filers earning $200K+
2.1%
▲ 0.3 pt
Total filers
8,060
▼ 1.9%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36701/soi?year=… $27K 2020 $27K 2021 $30K 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 36701 ZCTA.

2000
25,316
 
2010
24,268
▼ -4.1%
2020
21,448
▼ -11.6%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number017380
City AliasesSelma, Valley Grande

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36701 in?

ZIP code 36701 is in Dallas County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01047).

What city is ZIP code 36701?

The primary USPS city for 36701 is Selma, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 36701 in?

36701 is part of the Selma, AL Micro Area (MSA code 42820).

What is the population of ZIP code 36701?

The 2020 Census population of 36701 was 21,448 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36701?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36701 is about $30,425, 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.