ZIP Code 36481

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Vredenburgh · Monroe County · Alabama

Population
593

4/sq mi

Median income
$33,125

▼ 57% vs US

higher than 3% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$157,500

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
1.5%

Median age 50.8

Land area
152.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 36481 in Vredenburgh, Alabama has a population of 593. The median household income is $33,125, which is 57% below the national average. Median home value is $157,500, 43% below the US average. 1.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36481 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 152.1 square miles in Vredenburgh, Monroe County, Alabama. The area is home to 593 residents, producing a population density of 4 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36481 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36481 sits at $33,125 (46% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $14,279. The poverty rate stands at 13.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $157,500 (11% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 87.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36481 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 1.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 36481 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36481, Vredenburgh, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

593

Population

152.1

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36481?

50.8

Median Age

33.6%

Male

66.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 58.7%
African American 39.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$33,125

Median Household Income

-46% vs state

$14,279

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

93

Total Housing Units

47

Occupied Units

46

Vacant Units

2.85

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.2%
Renter 12.8%

$157,500

Median Home Value

-11% vs state

1970

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36481 vs 36435 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36435 Coy, AL 579 7.7 mi
36444 Franklin, AL 702 10.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36481 in?
ZIP code 36481 (Vredenburgh) is located in Monroe County, Alabama. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36481?
ZIP code 36481 in Vredenburgh, AL has a population of 593 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36481?
The median household income in ZIP 36481 is $33,125, which is 57% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36481?
The median home value in ZIP 36481 is $157,500, which is 43% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36481?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36481 is White at 58.7%.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36481?
In ZIP code 36481, 51.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 1.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36481?
In ZIP code 36481, approximately 87.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36481?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36481 is 13.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Vredenburgh, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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