36230

36230 is a United States ZIP code used by the United States Postal Service to designate a specific geographic delivery area. It is located in the state of Alabama and falls within the Central Time Zone. As with other ZIP codes, 36230 serves to route mail and packages efficiently to residences and businesses within its boundaries.

The area designated by 36230 is generally rural and may include small communities, farms, and local businesses. In practice, ZIP code boundaries often align with several local municipalities or unincorporated areas rather than a single city, and the code is used for mail routing, statistical purposes, and service planning by various government and private entities.

Demographic and economic data tied to the 36230 ZIP code are typically reported at the county or broader ZIP Code Tabulation Area level in public records. This means that precise population counts or economic indicators may be aggregated with adjacent areas, rather than published solely for the ZIP code itself. The area’s characteristics are influenced by regional trends in agriculture, small-scale commerce, and rural housing.

Historically, the ZIP code system was introduced by the USPS in 1963 to improve mail delivery. The designation 36230 was assigned as part of this nationwide expansion, reflecting the postal needs of its region at the time and continuing to function within the modern mail network. For more detailed local information, official postal and county records provide the most precise boundaries and current service details.