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ZIP Code 36904
Butler, Alabama

ZIP code 36904 is in Butler, located in Choctaw County, Alabama. Its 2020 Census population was 3,755. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $40,074, and about 3% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
3,755
Census ZCTA
County
Choctaw
FIPS 01023
Median income (est.)
$40,074
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
227.005 mi²
+ 0.971 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityButler, AL
CountyChoctaw County (FIPS 01023)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates32.100716, -88.26085
Land / Water Area227.005 mi² land · 0.971 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,470 individual tax returns filed in 36904 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
36.0%
$25K–$50K
23.1%
$50K–$75K
13.6%
$75K–$100K
8.8%
$100K–$200K
15.0%
$200K+
3.4%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 24% of 36904's total adjusted gross income, from 3% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($40,074) 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 36904's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$40,074
▲ 6.9%
Filers earning $200K+
3.4%
▲ 0.1 pt
Total filers
1,470
▼ 2.6%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36904/soi?year=… $36K 2020 $38K 2021 $40K 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 36904 ZCTA.

2000
4,692
 
2010
4,098
▼ -12.7%
2020
3,755
▼ -8.4%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number011280
City AliasesButler, Riderwood, Lavaca

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36904 in?

ZIP code 36904 is in Choctaw County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01023).

What city is ZIP code 36904?

The primary USPS city for 36904 is Butler, AL.

What is the population of ZIP code 36904?

The 2020 Census population of 36904 was 3,755 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36904?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36904 is about $40,074, 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.