Zip code 36481: Vredenburgh, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36481?

36481 is assigned to Vredenburgh, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36481 in?

36481 is in Monroe County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 36481?

About 143 people live in 36481, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36481?

The median household income in 36481 is $33,125.

Q: What zip codes are near 36481?

The closest zip codes to 36481 are 36435, 36444, 36425, 36751, 36471.

Residential delivery areaMonroe CountyCentral Time

Population

143

Small sample: rough estimates

Median household income

$33K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$158K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

50.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

60 sq mi

2 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 36481

36481 is a rural zip code in Vredenburgh, Alabama (Monroe County), covering 60 sq mi of land. About 143 people live here, or 2 per square mile. The median resident is 50.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally. With so few residents, the Census figures below are rough estimates with wide margins of error.

The median household earns $33,125 a year, about 41% of the national median of $80,734. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $157,500, or 4.8 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 42.7 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in cleaning and personal care; healthcare; and sales.

How 36481 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Only about 143 people live here, so these survey estimates have wide margins of error.

Housing vacancy49.5%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%12th of 606 in AL
Healthcare workers22.6%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%12th of 612 in AL
Average commute42.7 min
98th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min24th of 587 in AL
Median age50.8
96th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.381st of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate87.2%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%135th of 605 in AL
Residents 65 and older25.2%
92nd
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%96th of 616 in AL
Broadband access95.7%
82nd
StrengthU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%48th of 605 in AL
Government workers16.1%
66th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%282nd of 612 in AL
Poverty rate13.3%
62nd
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%359th of 607 in AL
Self-employed workers9.7%
55th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%254th of 612 in AL
Diversity index49.6
51st
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8169th of 616 in AL
Median home value$157,500
11th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900298th of 565 in AL
Uninsured rate2.8%
11th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%567th of 614 in AL
Veterans1.5%
3rd
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%582nd of 615 in AL
Median earnings per worker$30,417
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396550th of 605 in AL
Population143
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768605th of 616 in AL
Population density2/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi616th of 616 in AL
Median household income$33,125
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999550th of 582 in AL
Per capita income$14,279
1st
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087596th of 614 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher1.5%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%594th of 612 in AL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%592nd of 612 in AL
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%593rd of 612 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%576th of 616 in AL
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%560th of 568 in AL
Residents under 185.6%
1st
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%584th of 616 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%562nd of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.255
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479586th of 603 in AL

Measure	36481	Monroe	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Housing vacancy	49.5%	27.9%	14.5%	10.1%	99th	12th of 606
Healthcare workers	22.6%	10.9%	9.9%	9.7%	99th	12th of 612
Average commuteWeakness	42.7 min	25.5 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	98th	24th of 587
Median age	50.8	44.2	39.3	38.9	96th	81st of 616
Homeownership rateStrength	87.2%	71.7%	70.2%	65.2%	92nd	135th of 605
Residents 65 and older	25.2%	21.6%	17.8%	17.2%	92nd	96th of 616
Broadband accessStrength	95.7%	76.9%	87.5%	91%	82nd	48th of 605
Government workers	16.1%	15.6%	16.6%	14.5%	66th	282nd of 612
Poverty rate	13.3%	20.1%	15.6%	12.5%	62nd	359th of 607
Self-employed workers	9.7%	7%	9.1%	10%	55th	254th of 612
Diversity index	49.6	53.6	52.8	61.4	51st	169th of 616
Median home value	$157,500	$120,600	$209,900	$332,700	11th	298th of 565
Uninsured rateStrength	2.8%	9.1%	9.2%	8.4%	11th	567th of 614
Veterans	1.5%	5.8%	7.7%	6.2%	3rd	582nd of 615
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,417	$36,705	$43,396	$49,666	3rd	550th of 605
Population	143	19,388	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	605th of 616
Population density	2/sq mi	19/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	616th of 616
Median household incomeWeakness	$33,125	$42,292	$63,999	$80,734	1st	550th of 582
Per capita incomeWeakness	$14,279	$23,812	$36,087	$44,673	1st	596th of 614
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	1.5%	11.7%	28.4%	35.7%	1st	594th of 612
Work from home	0%	3.4%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	592nd of 612
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	10.4%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	593rd of 612
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.7%	4%	14.1%	1st	576th of 616
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	51.3%	48.8%	51.1%	1st	560th of 568
Residents under 18	5.6%	21.2%	22.2%	22%	1st	584th of 616
Tech workers	0%	1%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	562nd of 612
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.255	0.458	0.479	0.483	1st	586th of 603

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

5–17

18–24

25–34

11%

35–44

34%

45–54

17%

55–64

65–74

18%

75+

Median age

50.8

Under 18

5.6%

65 and over

25.2%

Race and ethnicity

White59%
Black40%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial1%

Diversity index

49.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

86%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 47
Average household size: 2.9
Family households: 78.7%
Married couples: 34%
Living alone: 10.6%
Veterans (of adults): 1.5%
Male / female: 34% / 66%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

43%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

34%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36481

$33,125

Monroe Co.

$42,292

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$14,279

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.255

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36481

$157,500

Monroe Co.

$120,600

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36481

—

Monroe Co.

$666

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

72%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

28%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 93
Owner-occupied: 87.2%
Vacant: 49.5%
Median year built: 1970
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: 4.8× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

100%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

32%

30–44

42%

45–59

60+

26%

Average commute

42.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

23%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Cleaning and personal care

26%

Healthcare

23%

Sales

23%

Transportation and moving

13%

Management

10%

Police and fire

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Office and admin

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Production

Industries

Retail

26%

Health care and social assistance

23%

Wholesale

23%

Manufacturing

13%

Agriculture and mining

10%

Public administration

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$30,417

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

9.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.1%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36481	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$30,833	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	—	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

38%

High school

50%

Some college

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 62.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 95.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 55.3%
No internet access: 4.3%
Without health insurance: 2.8%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Vredenburgh
State: Alabama
County: Monroe County
Center point: 31.7715° N, 87.3826° W
Land area: 60 sq mi
Water area: 0.8 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Vredenburgh2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 36481

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36435	Coy, AL	7.9 mi	581	$63,355	$137,700
36444	Franklin, AL	8.9 mi	666	$60,144	$105,600
36425	Beatrice, AL	11 mi	668	$37,750	—
36751	Lower Peach Tree, AL	12 mi	935	$47,011	$51,800
36471	Peterman, AL	13 mi	497	$40,921	$74,200
36726	Camden, AL	14 mi	4,549	$46,030	$130,300
36436	Dickinson, AL	16 mi	564	—	$136,400
36753	Mc Williams, AL	17 mi	0	—	—
36461	Monroeville, AL · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—
36482	Whatley, AL	18 mi	566	$69,671	$103,800
36460	Monroeville, AL	18 mi	9,640	$41,008	$126,500
36458	Mexia, AL · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—

Questions about 36481

What city is zip code 36481?

36481 is assigned to Vredenburgh, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36481 in?

36481 is in Monroe County, Alabama.

What is the population of 36481?

About 143 people live in 36481, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36481 in?

36481 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36481?

The median household income in 36481 is $33,125.

What zip codes are near 36481?

The closest zip codes to 36481 are 36435, 36444, 36425, 36751, 36471.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36481, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.