36539 ZIP Code — Fruitdale, AL

Washington County, Alabama

ZIP code 36539 is located in Fruitdale, Alabama, within Washington County. It covers approximately 64.58 square miles and serves a population of 451 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36539

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 96%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,639. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 70 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 6% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 36539 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

451

population

64.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36539 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36539

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36539. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Fruitdale	Acceptable
Fruitdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36583 Tibbie (3.5 mi) 36584 Vinegar Bend (6.6 mi) 36529 Deer Park (9.9 mi) 36518 Chatom (11.9 mi) 36585 Wagarville (15.1 mi) 36553 Mc Intosh (15.3 mi) 39362 State Line (17.5 mi) 36558 Millry (18.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	451
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	64.58 sq mi
Water area	0.13 sq mi
Latitude	31.3433
Longitude	-88.3047
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

451

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$62,639

Median household income

$25,245

Per capita income

$126,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

95.5%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

7.5%

Unemployment

252

Housing units

5.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	137	30.4%
18 and over	314	69.6%
65 and over	107	23.7%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.5%

Two or more races 8%

Black or African American 1.6%

Group	Count	%
White	408	90.5%
Two or more races	36	8%
Black or African American	7	1.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.0%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	30.3%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.7%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 13.0%

$15k–$25k 3.4%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 21.5%

$50k–$75k 10.7%

$75k–$100k 29.4%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.0%
$15k–$25k	3.4%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	21.5%
$50k–$75k	10.7%
$75k–$100k	29.4%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$62,639

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.1%

$50k–$100k 10.1%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 33.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	95.5%
Renter occupied	4.5%
Vacant	31.9%
Single-family detached	78.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.62

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	17.7%
1990–1999	18.8%
1980–1989	5.8%
1970–1979	43.1%
1960–1969	5.8%
1950–1959	3.8%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	54.6%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	36.2%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	30.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	77.4%
Propane / LP gas	11.9%
Wood	6.2%
No fuel used	4.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	84	47.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	50	28.2%
Female householder, no spouse	43	24.3%
Households with children under 18	69	39.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	74	41.8%
Average household size	2.55

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.6%	30.3%
Married	54.8%	40.4%
Separated	0.0%	7.6%
Widowed	0.0%	14.6%
Divorced	30.6%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 6.2%

HS graduate 60.3%

Some college, no degree 19.8%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 2.3%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.4%
Bachelor's or higher	5.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	64	40.8%
High school	61	38.9%
College / grad school	32	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 37.9%

Education & healthcare 14.5%

Transportation & utilities 12.1%

Wholesale trade 8.9%

Construction 8.1%

Retail trade 8.1%

Manufacturing 5.6%

Professional & management 3.2%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.0%
Service	6.5%
Sales & office	10.5%
Natural resources & construction	41.1%
Production & transportation	21.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	98.4%
Carpool	1.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	70.4

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 20.4%

18 and over 14.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	41.8%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.3%
High blood pressure	41.9%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.0%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	29.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.7%
Depression	27.3%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	0	0.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	12.6%
65 and over	61.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.1%
Public insurance	38.8%
No insurance	19.5%
Uninsured under 19	19.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	433	96.0%
Spanish	15	3.5%
Other Indo-European	15	3.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	436	96.7%
Born in same state	436	96.7%
Born in different state	269	59.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	3.3%
Not a US citizen	15	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	55	12.2%
Italian	30	6.7%
French	17	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	10	2.2%
Dutch	9	2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	87.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36539

What city is ZIP code 36539 in?

ZIP code 36539 is primarily assigned to Fruitdale, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36539 in?

ZIP code 36539 falls within Washington County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36539 mostly owner-occupied?

96% of occupied units in ZIP code 36539 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36539 family-oriented?

30% of residents in ZIP code 36539 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36539?

6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 36539 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 36539 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36539 in?

ZIP code 36539 observes the CST timezone.