ZIP Code 36584

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Vinegar Bend · Washington County · Alabama

Population
772

4/sq mi

Median income
$30,639

▼ 60% vs US

higher than 2% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
9.2%

Median age 52.9

Land area
179.5 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 36584 in Vinegar Bend, Alabama has a population of 772. The median household income is $30,639, which is 60% below the national average. 9.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36584 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 179.5 square miles in Vinegar Bend, Washington County, Alabama. The area is home to 772 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 36584 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36584 sits at $30,639 (50% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,892. The poverty rate stands at 34.3% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 88.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36584 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 36584 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 36584, Vinegar Bend, 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

772

Population

179.5

Area (sq mi)

4

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36584?

52.9

Median Age

51.4%

Male

48.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 79.9%
African American 20.1%
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 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?

$30,639

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$33,892

Per Capita Income

34.3%

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 47.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%

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

What does housing look like?

407

Total Housing Units

343

Occupied Units

64

Vacant Units

1.65

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.0%
Renter 12.0%

1986

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 36584, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $834,000.

5

Businesses

17

Employees

$834K

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36584 vs 36539 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36539 Fruitdale, AL 802 9.8 mi
36529 Deer Park, AL 478 8.7 mi
36522 Citronelle, AL 7,183 9.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36584 in?
ZIP code 36584 (Vinegar Bend) 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 36584?
ZIP code 36584 in Vinegar Bend, AL has a population of 772 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36584?
The median household income in ZIP 36584 is $30,639, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36584?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36584 is White at 79.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36584?
ZIP code 36584 has 5 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36584?
In ZIP code 36584, 47.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 36584?
In ZIP code 36584, approximately 88.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36584?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36584 is 34.3% 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 Vinegar Bend, AL

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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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