ZIP code 36278
Where is ZIP code 36278?
Wedowee, Alabama
Randolph County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 36278 belongs to Wedowee, Alabama in Randolph County. 36278 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 256 and 938. About 4,299 people live in the 36278 area, where the median household income is $58,214. The closest ZIP codes are 36280 (Woodland, 6.6 mi northeast), 36276 (Wadley, 11.5 mi southwest) and 36274 (Roanoke, 12 mi southeast).
| ZIP code | 36278 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Wedowee |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Randolph County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 256, 938 |
| Coordinates | 33.3019, -85.4737 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 362 |
Population and income in 36278
| Population | 4,299 · higher than 51% of Alabama ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 31 · lower than 69% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median age | 51.6 years · higher than 88% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $58,214 · higher than 54% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $37,796 |
| Below the poverty line | 17% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 19% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $261,000 · higher than 87% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $701 a month |
| Housing units | 3,307 |
| Households | 1,938 (2.18 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 80% / 20% |
| Land area | 138.55 sq mi (plus 1.1 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36278. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 36278
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36280 | Woodland, AL | 6.6 mi NE | Standard |
| 36276 | Wadley, AL | 11.5 mi SW | Standard |
| 36274 | Roanoke, AL | 12 mi SE | Standard |
| 36263 | Graham, AL | 13.7 mi NE | Standard |
| 36255 | Cragford, AL | 14.9 mi SW | Standard |
| 36266 | Lineville, AL | 15.2 mi W | Standard |
| 36258 | Delta, AL | 16 mi NW | Standard |
| 36273 | Ranburne, AL | 18.8 mi N | Standard |
| 30217 | Franklin, GA | 19.7 mi E | Standard |
| 30170 | Roopville, GA | 19.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 36855 | Five Points, AL | 19.9 mi SE | Standard |
| 30108 | Bowdon, GA | 20.6 mi NE | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 36278 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 36278
123 MAIN ST
WEDOWEE AL 36278
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Corinth, Haywood and Malone: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (36278-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 36278?
- 36278 is a Wedowee, Alabama ZIP code.
- What county is 36278 in?
- ZIP code 36278 is in Randolph County, Alabama.
- What time zone is ZIP code 36278 in?
- 36278 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 36278?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 36278 use area codes 256 and 938.
- What is the population of ZIP code 36278?
- About 4,299 people live in ZIP code 36278, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 36278?
- The median household income in 36278 is $58,214 a year, higher than 54% of Alabama ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 36278?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 36278 are 36280 (Woodland, 6.6 miles), 36276 (Wadley, 11.5 miles), 36274 (Roanoke, 12 miles) and 36263 (Graham, 13.7 miles).