ZIP Code 36585

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Source:

Wagarville · Washington County · Alabama

Population
972

5/sq mi

Median income
$106,607

▲ 40% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
40.7%

Median age 29.7

Land area
216.0 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 36585 in Wagarville, Alabama has a population of 972. The median household income is $106,607, which is 40% above the national average. 40.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36585 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 216.0 square miles in Wagarville, Washington County, Alabama. The area is home to 972 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 36585 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36585 sits at $106,607 (75% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,015. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 17.1%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 90.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36585 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 40.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Washington County, so you can benchmark 36585 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 36585, Wagarville, 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

972

Population

216.0

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36585?

29.7

Median Age

56.4%

Male

43.6%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 73.9%
African American 26.1%
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?

$106,607

Median Household Income

+75% vs state

$29,015

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

17.1%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 78.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 40.7%

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

What does housing look like?

350

Total Housing Units

181

Occupied Units

169

Vacant Units

3.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.1%
Renter 9.9%

1993

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 36585, employing approximately 20 people with a combined annual payroll of $435,000.

6

Businesses

20

Employees

$435K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 50.0%

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 36585 vs 36581 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36581 Sunflower, AL 224 6.8 mi
36553 Mc Intosh, AL 3,575 10.2 mi
36583 Tibbie, AL 639 7.6 mi
36548 Leroy, AL 1,136 9.2 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36585 in?
ZIP code 36585 (Wagarville) 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 36585?
ZIP code 36585 in Wagarville, AL has a population of 972 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36585?
The median household income in ZIP 36585 is $106,607, which is 40% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36585?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36585 is White at 73.9%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36585?
ZIP code 36585 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 20 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36585?
In ZIP code 36585, 78.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 40.7% 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 36585?
In ZIP code 36585, approximately 90.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36585?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36585 is 10.0% 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 Wagarville, 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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