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Fruitdale, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36539

Washington County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

802
4/sq mi
$55,625
Median income
$124,600
Median home value
14.0%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

Fruitdale pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

22nd pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
4
people per sq mi
89%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36539 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36539 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fruitdale, Washington County, Alabama, home to just 802 residents across 186.5 square miles, a density of 4 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36539 reports a modest median household income of $55,625 (9% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,137. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.8% and unemployment is 0.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $124,600 (30% below the average Alabama ZIP); owner occupancy is 88.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.1, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Washington County, so 36539 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36539, Fruitdale, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

802

Population

186.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36539?

58.1

Median Age

45.9%

Male

54.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 90.7%
African American 9.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$55,625

Median Household Income

-9% vs state ZIP avg

$25,137

Per Capita Income

6.8%

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 73.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.0%

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

What does housing look like?

292

Total Housing Units

211

Occupied Units

81

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.6%
Renter 11.4%

$124,600

Median Home Value

-30% vs state ZIP avg

1974

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 5 business establishments in ZIP 36539, employing approximately 30 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,605,000.

5

Businesses

30

Employees

$1.6M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 36539 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36539 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36539 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36539 ranks #3 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36584 Vinegar Bend, AL 772 9.8 mi
36529 Deer Park, AL 478 8.2 mi
36518 Chatom, AL 2,842 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Washington County

36558 standard
Millry, AL
Pop: 3,854
36553 standard
Mc Intosh, AL
Pop: 3,575
36518 standard
Chatom, AL
Pop: 2,842
36548 standard
Leroy, AL
Pop: 1,136
36585 standard
Wagarville, AL
Pop: 972
36569 standard
Saint Stephens, AL
Pop: 928

Related Areas

Washington County Fruitdale, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36539 in? ▼
ZIP code 36539 (Fruitdale) is located in Washington County, Alabama. Washington County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/washington-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36539? ▼
ZIP code 36539 in Fruitdale, AL has a population of 802 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36539? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36539 is $55,625, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36539? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36539 is $124,600, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36539? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36539 is White at 90.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36539? ▼
ZIP code 36539 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 30 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36539? ▼
In ZIP code 36539, 73.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.0% 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 36539? ▼
In ZIP code 36539, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36539? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36539 is 6.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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