Zip code 36584: Vinegar Bend, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36584?

36584 is assigned to Vinegar Bend, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36584 in?

36584 is in Washington County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 36584?

About 566 people live in 36584, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36584?

The median household income in 36584 is $30,639.

Q: What zip codes are near 36584?

The closest zip codes to 36584 are 36529, 36539, 36522, 39451, 39362.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyCentral Time

Population

566

Median household income

$31K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.9

U.S. 38.9

Land area

65 sq mi

9 people/sq mi

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

About 36584

36584 is a rural zip code in Vinegar Bend, Alabama (Washington County), covering 65 sq mi of land. About 566 people live here, or 9 per square mile. The median resident is 52.9 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $30,639 a year, about 38% of the national median of $80,734. 34.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 88% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 47.8 minutes each way, and 22% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; management; and transportation and moving goods.

How 36584 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Average commute47.8 min
99th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min7th of 587 in AL
Residents 65 and older45.6%
99th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%11th of 616 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.597
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.47910th of 603 in AL
Poverty rate34.3%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%41st of 607 in AL
Median age52.9
97th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.360th of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate88%
93rd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%125th of 605 in AL
Housing vacancy15.7%
88th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%299th of 606 in AL
Work from home22.1%
83rd
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%12th of 612 in AL
Median earnings per worker$60,417
76th
U.S. $49,666 · AL $43,39639th of 605 in AL
Per capita income$33,892
30th
U.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087210th of 614 in AL
Diversity index32.2
26th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8360th of 616 in AL
Uninsured rate3.4%
16th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%557th of 614 in AL
Government workers9.3%
14th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%528th of 612 in AL
Veterans2.3%
9th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%569th of 615 in AL
Healthcare workers5.4%
5th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%485th of 612 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher9.2%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%527th of 612 in AL
Population566
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768561st of 616 in AL
Population density9/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi574th of 616 in AL
Median household income$30,639
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999560th of 582 in AL
Unemployment rate0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%610th of 612 in AL
Broadband access63.3%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%577th of 605 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%608th of 616 in AL
Residents under 187.4%
1st
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%579th of 616 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%602nd of 612 in AL
Self-employed workers1.5%
1st
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%573rd of 612 in AL

Measure	36584	Washington	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Average commuteWeakness	47.8 min	34.3 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	99th	7th of 587
Residents 65 and older	45.6%	21%	17.8%	17.2%	99th	11th of 616
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.597	0.479	0.479	0.483	99th	10th of 603
Poverty rateWeakness	34.3%	17.1%	15.6%	12.5%	98th	41st of 607
Median age	52.9	44.6	39.3	38.9	97th	60th of 616
Homeownership rateStrength	88%	85.8%	70.2%	65.2%	93rd	125th of 605
Housing vacancy	15.7%	23.5%	14.5%	10.1%	88th	299th of 606
Work from home	22.1%	7.7%	8.8%	15.1%	83rd	12th of 612
Median earnings per worker	$60,417	$51,687	$43,396	$49,666	76th	39th of 605
Per capita income	$33,892	$32,670	$36,087	$44,673	30th	210th of 614
Diversity index	32.2	51.4	52.8	61.4	26th	360th of 616
Uninsured rateStrength	3.4%	6.8%	9.2%	8.4%	16th	557th of 614
Government workers	9.3%	18.2%	16.6%	14.5%	14th	528th of 612
Veterans	2.3%	5.8%	7.7%	6.2%	9th	569th of 615
Healthcare workers	5.4%	9.7%	9.9%	9.7%	5th	485th of 612
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	9.2%	17%	28.4%	35.7%	2nd	527th of 612
Population	566	15,143	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	561st of 616
Population density	9/sq mi	14/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	574th of 616
Median household incomeWeakness	$30,639	$61,042	$63,999	$80,734	1st	560th of 582
Unemployment rateStrength	0%	4.9%	4.7%	5.2%	1st	610th of 612
Broadband accessWeakness	63.3%	81.2%	87.5%	91%	1st	577th of 605
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.3%	4%	14.1%	1st	608th of 616
Residents under 18	7.4%	20%	22.2%	22%	1st	579th of 616
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	602nd of 612
Self-employed workers	1.5%	7.5%	9.1%	10%	1st	573rd of 612

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

14%

18–24

12%

25–34

35–44

18%

45–54

55–64

28%

65–74

17%

75+

Median age

52.9

Under 18

7.4%

65 and over

45.6%

Race and ethnicity

White80%
Black20%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

32.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 343
Average household size: 1.7
Family households: 57.4%
Married couples: 44%
Living alone: 42.6%
Veterans (of adults): 2.3%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

47%

$25–50k

24%

$50–75k

0.3%

$75–100k

15%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

12%

Median household income

36584

$30,639

Washington Co.

$61,042

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$33,892

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

34.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.7%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.597

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36584

—

Washington Co.

$159,700

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36584

—

Washington Co.

$655

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

62%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

38%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 407
Owner-occupied: 88%
Vacant: 15.7%
Median year built: 1986
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

22%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

20–29

30–44

14%

45–59

52%

60+

25%

Average commute

47.8 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

38.9%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

43%

Management

31%

Transportation and moving

Healthcare

Construction and repair

Business and finance

Sales

Office and admin

Legal and social services

0.5%

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

70%

Wholesale

13%

Public administration

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Retail

Education

Professional and technical services

Construction

Restaurants and hotels

Finance, insurance and real estate

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Median earnings per worker

$60,417

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

1.5%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.3%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36584	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$62,240	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$32,386	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

30%

High school

38%

Some college

23%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 69.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 0%
Households with broadband: 63.3%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 54.5%
No internet access: 36.7%
Without health insurance: 3.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Vinegar Bend
State: Alabama
County: Washington County
Center point: 31.1991° N, 88.3887° W
Land area: 65 sq mi
Water area: 0.4 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Vinegar Bend (unincorporated)14% of zip

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

Zip codes near 36584

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36529	Deer Park, AL	8.5 mi	310	$76,339	$144,200
36539	Fruitdale, AL	10 mi	453	$55,625	$124,600
36522	Citronelle, AL	10 mi	7,116	$52,984	$163,200
39451	Leakesville, MS	14 mi	7,323	$67,576	$112,100
39362	State Line, MS	16 mi	3,311	$40,417	$90,100
36583	Tibbie, AL	16 mi	678	$48,438	$160,000
36553	Mc Intosh, AL	18 mi	3,422	$51,897	$185,900
36521	Chunchula, AL	20 mi	5,536	$76,688	$183,500
36518	Chatom, AL	20 mi	2,109	$87,768	$168,500
39461	Neely, MS	20 mi	394	$56,375	—
36560	Mount Vernon, AL	22 mi	2,858	$43,426	$116,000
36585	Wagarville, AL	24 mi	681	$106,607	—

Questions about 36584

What city is zip code 36584?

36584 is assigned to Vinegar Bend, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36584 in?

36584 is in Washington County, Alabama.

What is the population of 36584?

About 566 people live in 36584, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36584 in?

36584 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36584?

The median household income in 36584 is $30,639.

What zip codes are near 36584?

The closest zip codes to 36584 are 36529, 36539, 36522, 39451, 39362.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36584, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.