Zip code 36585: Wagarville, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36585?

36585 is assigned to Wagarville, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36585 in?

36585 is in Washington County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 36585?

About 681 people live in 36585, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36585?

The median household income in 36585 is $106,607.

Q: What zip codes are near 36585?

The closest zip codes to 36585 are 36581, 36583, 36548, 36569, 36518.

Residential delivery areaWashington CountyCentral Time

Population

681

Median household income

$107K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

29.7

U.S. 38.9

Land area

136 sq mi

5 people/sq mi

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

About 36585

36585 is a rural zip code in Wagarville, Alabama (Washington County), covering 136 sq mi of land. About 681 people live here, or 5 per square mile. The median resident is 29.7 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $106,607 a year, 32% above the national median of $80,734. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 90% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 37 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in healthcare; education; and transportation and moving goods.

How 36585 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate17.1%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%20th of 612 in AL
Housing vacancy48.3%
99th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%16th of 606 in AL
Healthcare workers32.8%
99th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%2nd of 612 in AL
Government workers37%
99th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%13th of 612 in AL
Homeownership rate90.1%
96th
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%83rd of 605 in AL
Average commute37 min
94th
WeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min51st of 587 in AL
Residents under 1827.9%
90th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%68th of 616 in AL
Median household income$106,607
77th
U.S. $80,734 · AL $63,99923rd of 582 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher40.7%
67th
U.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%58th of 612 in AL
Poverty rate10%
45th
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%451st of 607 in AL
Diversity index38.6
34th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8297th of 616 in AL
Median earnings per worker$39,157
19th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396350th of 605 in AL
Per capita income$29,015
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087363rd of 614 in AL
Uninsured rate3.4%
16th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%558th of 614 in AL
Median age29.7
4th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3583rd of 616 in AL
Broadband access79.6%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%433rd of 605 in AL
Population681
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768541st of 616 in AL
Population density5/sq mi
1st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi601st of 616 in AL
Work from home0.4%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%529th of 612 in AL
Veterans0%
1st
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%613th of 615 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%609th of 616 in AL
Rent-burdened renters0%
1st
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%566th of 568 in AL
Residents 65 and older4.7%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%597th of 616 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%603rd of 612 in AL
Self-employed workers3.1%
1st
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%555th of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.330
1st
StrengthU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479566th of 603 in AL

Measure	36585	Washington	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Unemployment rateWeakness	17.1%	4.9%	4.7%	5.2%	99th	20th of 612
Housing vacancy	48.3%	23.5%	14.5%	10.1%	99th	16th of 606
Healthcare workers	32.8%	9.7%	9.9%	9.7%	99th	2nd of 612
Government workers	37%	18.2%	16.6%	14.5%	99th	13th of 612
Homeownership rateStrength	90.1%	85.8%	70.2%	65.2%	96th	83rd of 605
Average commuteWeakness	37 min	34.3 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	94th	51st of 587
Residents under 18	27.9%	20%	22.2%	22%	90th	68th of 616
Median household income	$106,607	$61,042	$63,999	$80,734	77th	23rd of 582
Bachelor's degree or higher	40.7%	17%	28.4%	35.7%	67th	58th of 612
Poverty rate	10%	17.1%	15.6%	12.5%	45th	451st of 607
Diversity index	38.6	51.4	52.8	61.4	34th	297th of 616
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$39,157	$51,687	$43,396	$49,666	19th	350th of 605
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,015	$32,670	$36,087	$44,673	16th	363rd of 614
Uninsured rateStrength	3.4%	6.8%	9.2%	8.4%	16th	558th of 614
Median age	29.7	44.6	39.3	38.9	4th	583rd of 616
Broadband accessWeakness	79.6%	81.2%	87.5%	91%	4th	433rd of 605
Population	681	15,143	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	541st of 616
Population density	5/sq mi	14/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	1st	601st of 616
Work from home	0.4%	7.7%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	529th of 612
Veterans	0%	5.8%	7.7%	6.2%	1st	613th of 615
Foreign-born residents	0%	0.3%	4%	14.1%	1st	609th of 616
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	0%	33%	48.8%	51.1%	1st	566th of 568
Residents 65 and older	4.7%	21%	17.8%	17.2%	1st	597th of 616
Tech workers	0%	0%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	603rd of 612
Self-employed workers	3.1%	7.5%	9.1%	10%	1st	555th of 612
Income inequality (Gini)Strength	0.330	0.479	0.479	0.483	1st	566th 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

19%

5–17

18%

18–24

25–34

15%

35–44

14%

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

29.7

Under 18

27.9%

65 and over

4.7%

Race and ethnicity

White74%
Black26%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

38.6

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

69.6%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 181
Average household size: 3.8
Family households: 91.7%
Married couples: 66.3%
Living alone: 8.3%
Veterans (of adults): 0%
Male / female: 56% / 44%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

$75–100k

22%

$100–150k

34%

$150–200k

$200k+

10%

Median household income

36585

$106,607

Washington Co.

$61,042

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,015

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

10%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

18.2%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.330

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36585

—

Washington Co.

$159,700

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36585

—

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: 350
Owner-occupied: 90.1%
Vacant: 48.3%
Median year built: 1993
Median rooms: 6.3
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 0%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 0%
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

96%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

0.4%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

33%

20–29

30–44

21%

45–59

60+

37%

Average commute

37 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

17.1%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

62.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Healthcare

33%

Education

19%

Transportation and moving

13%

Cleaning and personal care

11%

Management

Production

Construction and repair

Farming, fishing and forestry

Office and admin

0.4%

Business and finance

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Food service

Sales

Industries

Health care and social assistance

33%

Education

25%

Manufacturing

13%

Construction

13%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

13%

Agriculture and mining

Finance, insurance and real estate

0.4%

Retail

Professional and technical services

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$39,157

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

3.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

37%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

1.1%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36585	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$39,700	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	—	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$15,893	$49,199
Production and transportation	$38,636	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

38%

Some college

18%

Associate's

Bachelor's

12%

Graduate

28%

High school graduate or higher: 97.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 40.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 28.3%
Households with broadband: 79.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 38.7%
No internet access: 20.4%
Without health insurance: 3.4%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Wagarville
State: Alabama
County: Washington County
Center point: 31.4235° N, 88.0845° W
Land area: 136 sq mi
Water area: 4.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 36585

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36581	Sunflower, AL	6.1 mi	161	—	$408,600
36583	Tibbie, AL	7.6 mi	678	$48,438	$160,000
36548	Leroy, AL	7.8 mi	1,183	$78,676	$202,700
36569	Saint Stephens, AL	8.6 mi	637	$55,774	$163,500
36518	Chatom, AL	11 mi	2,109	$87,768	$168,500
36553	Mc Intosh, AL	13 mi	3,422	$51,897	$185,900
36545	Jackson, AL	13 mi	8,673	$46,553	$141,200
36529	Deer Park, AL	15 mi	310	$76,339	$144,200
36556	Malcolm, AL	17 mi	0	—	—
36538	Frankville, AL	17 mi	290	$37,181	—
36539	Fruitdale, AL	19 mi	453	$55,625	$124,600
36513	Calvert, AL	19 mi	521	—	$110,100

Questions about 36585

What city is zip code 36585?

36585 is assigned to Wagarville, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36585 in?

36585 is in Washington County, Alabama.

What is the population of 36585?

About 681 people live in 36585, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36585 in?

36585 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36585?

The median household income in 36585 is $106,607.

What zip codes are near 36585?

The closest zip codes to 36585 are 36581, 36583, 36548, 36569, 36518.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36585, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.