ZIP Code 36569

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Source:

Saint Stephens · Washington County · Alabama

Population
928

6/sq mi

Median income
$55,774

▼ 27% vs US

higher than 22% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$163,500

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
10.3%

Median age 65.3

Land area
160.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 36569 in Saint Stephens, Alabama has a population of 928. The median household income is $55,774, which is 27% below the national average. Median home value is $163,500, 41% below the US average. 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36569 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 160.0 square miles in Saint Stephens, Washington County, Alabama. The area is home to 928 residents, producing a population density of 6 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 36569 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36569 sits at $55,774 (8% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,863. The poverty rate stands at 9.9% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $163,500 (8% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 98.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36569 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 65.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 36569 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 36569, Saint Stephens, 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

928

Population

160.0

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36569?

65.3

Median Age

43.2%

Male

56.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 68.0%
African American 29.8%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.2%
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?

$55,774

Median Household Income

-8% vs state

$26,863

Per Capita Income

9.9%

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 60.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%

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

What does housing look like?

350

Total Housing Units

316

Occupied Units

34

Vacant Units

2.02

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 98.4%
Renter 1.6%

$163,500

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

1980

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 36569, employing approximately 15 people with a combined annual payroll of $339,000.

5

Businesses

15

Employees

$339K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 60.0%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36569 vs 36538 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36538 Frankville, AL 374 8.8 mi
36548 Leroy, AL 1,136 7.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36569 in?
ZIP code 36569 (Saint Stephens) 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 36569?
ZIP code 36569 in Saint Stephens, AL has a population of 928 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36569?
The median household income in ZIP 36569 is $55,774, which is 27% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36569?
The median home value in ZIP 36569 is $163,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36569?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36569 is White at 68.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36569?
ZIP code 36569 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 15 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36569?
In ZIP code 36569, 60.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% 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 36569?
In ZIP code 36569, approximately 98.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 1.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36569?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36569 is 9.9% 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 Saint Stephens, 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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