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Demopolis city, AL

ZIP 36742 — Schools & Education

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

School district, nearby K-12 schools, and universities

Schools & Education in ZIP 36742

K-12 nearby
4
Public
4
Private
0
Avg enrollment
—

ZIP 36742 (Demopolis, AL) is associated with Demopolis City School District (LEA 0101200) on US5’s NCES EDGE district mapping. District assignment is ZIP/ZCTA-based and can span multiple attendance boundaries — confirm school assignment with the district for enrollment.

Within about 10 miles, US5 lists 4 K-12 schools (4 public). Median distance to listed schools is about 7.0 miles.

ACS estimates show about 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in this ZIP attending private school — a ZIP-level share, not a per-campus rate.

The nearest college/university on US5 is Marion Military Institute about 26.1 miles away (2yr-public).

District & higher education
School district
Demopolis City School District
LEA ID
0101200
Private school share (ACS)
0.0%

Colleges & universities (32)

  • Marion Military Institute26.1 miles (41.9 km)2yr-public
  • University of West Alabama27.9 miles (44.9 km)4yr-public
  • Selma University40.8 miles (65.6 km)4yr-private
  • George C Wallace State Community College-Selma41.8 miles (67.2 km)2yr-public
  • Shelton State Community College46.1 miles (74.3 km)2yr-public
  • East Mississippi Community College50.5 miles (81.3 km)2yr-public
  • Stillman College51.3 miles (82.5 km)4yr-private
  • University of Alabama System Office52.4 miles (84.3 km)4yr-public
  • The University of Alabama52.5 miles (84.5 km)4yr-public
  • Meridian Community College58.9 miles (94.8 km)2yr-public
  • University of Montevallo66.8 miles (107.6 km)4yr-public
  • East Central Community College80.7 miles (129.9 km)2yr-public
Show all 32 colleges & universities
  • H Councill Trenholm State Community College81.3 miles (130.8 km)2yr-public
  • Mississippi University for Women81.3 miles (130.9 km)4yr-public
  • Reid State Technical College82.8 miles (133.3 km)2yr-public
  • Lawson State Community College83.6 miles (134.5 km)2yr-public
  • Alabama State University83.9 miles (135.1 km)4yr-public
  • Fortis Institute-Birmingham84.0 miles (135.3 km)2yr-private
  • Huntingdon College84.7 miles (136.3 km)4yr-private
  • Miles College84.7 miles (136.3 km)4yr-private
  • Herzing University-Birmingham86.5 miles (139.2 km)4yr-private
  • Samford University87.7 miles (141.2 km)4yr-private
  • Birmingham-Southern College88.4 miles (142.3 km)4yr-private
  • Faulkner University88.4 miles (142.3 km)4yr-private
  • South University-Montgomery88.7 miles (142.7 km)4yr-private
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham89.7 miles (144.4 km)4yr-public
  • Strayer University-Alabama89.9 miles (144.7 km)4yr-private
  • Auburn University at Montgomery90.8 miles (146.1 km)4yr-public
  • Amridge University91.0 miles (146.5 km)4yr-private
  • Mississippi State University91.8 miles (147.8 km)4yr-public
  • Southeastern Baptist College96.8 miles (155.8 km)4yr-private
  • Bevill State Community College98.3 miles (158.3 km)2yr-public
K-12 schools within ~10 miles

Sorted table with type, grades, enrollment, and distance. Data from NCES CCD / EDGE extracts.

Grades
US Jones Elementary Schoolpublic——6.6 miles (10.7 km)
Demopolis Middle Schoolpublic——6.7 miles (10.8 km)
Demopolis High Schoolpublic——7.0 miles (11.3 km)
Westside Elementary Schoolpublic——8.0 miles (12.8 km)

Schools FAQ for ZIP 36742

What school district is ZIP code 36742 in?
ZIP 36742 (Demopolis, AL) maps to Demopolis City School District (LEA ID 0101200) in US5’s NCES EDGE ZCTA-to-district data. Always verify attendance zones with the district.
How many schools are near ZIP code 36742?
US5 lists 4 K-12 schools within about 10 miles — 4 public and 0 private. See the sortable table on this page for grades, enrollment, and distance.
What share of students in 36742 attend private school?
About 0.0% of school-enrolled residents in ZIP 36742 attend private school (ACS estimate).

Schools & Education key statistics

Education statistics
Education
Bachelor's or higher18.0%
High school22.5%
Less than HS19.9%
School districtDemopolis City School District