36569 ZIP Code — Saint Stephens, AL

Washington County, Alabama

ZIP code 36569 is located in Saint Stephens, Alabama, within Washington County. It covers approximately 61.21 square miles and serves a population of 706 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36569

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 $108,200. Owner-occupancy is high at 97%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $50,625. 49% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36569 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

706

population

61.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36569 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36569

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36569. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saint Stephens	Acceptable
Saint Stephens	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36548 Leroy (6 mi) 36585 Wagarville (9.5 mi) 36538 Frankville (9.6 mi) 36545 Jackson (9.9 mi) 36518 Chatom (13.6 mi) 36558 Millry (15 mi) 36583 Tibbie (17.4 mi) 36524 Coffeeville (17.7 mi) 36451 Grove Hill (18.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	706
Population density	12 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	61.21 sq mi
Water area	0.80 sq mi
Latitude	31.5365
Longitude	-88.0357
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

706

Population

People per sq mi

50.6

Median age

$50,625

Median household income

$22,017

Per capita income

$108,200

Median home value

Median monthly rent

96.6%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

350

Housing units

8.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

15–19

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	40	5.7%
18 and over	666	94.3%
65 and over	210	29.7%
Median age	50.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 52.1%

Black or African American 47.9%

Group	Count	%
White	368	52.1%
Black or African American	338	47.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.9%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.1%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.8%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.2%	4.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 11.8%

$15k–$25k 5.7%

$25k–$35k 24.0%

$50k–$75k 27.1%

$75k–$100k 19.8%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	11.8%
$15k–$25k	5.7%
$25k–$35k	24.0%
$50k–$75k	27.1%
$75k–$100k	19.8%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
Median income	$50,625

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 32.4%

$50k–$100k 11.5%

$100k–$150k 32.8%

$150k–$200k 13.8%

$200k–$300k 9.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$108,200
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	96.6%
Renter occupied	3.4%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	79.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	14.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	3.3%
1990–1999	21.7%
1980–1989	6.4%
1970–1979	32.9%
1960–1969	21.4%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	14.2%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	67.4%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	53.1%
3 or more	14.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.3%
Electricity	56.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.8%
Wood	8.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	97	37.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	6.5%
Female householder, no spouse	148	56.5%
Households with children under 18	18	6.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	161	61.5%
Average household size	2.69

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	58.1%	20.0%
Married	36.2%	25.0%
Separated	0.0%	2.4%
Widowed	0.0%	18.9%
Divorced	5.6%	33.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 5.4%

HS graduate 55.6%

Some college, no degree 23.1%

Associate's degree 4.5%

Bachelor's degree 3.8%

Graduate / professional 4.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.4%
Bachelor's or higher	8.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	12	44.4%
High school	15	55.6%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 46.2%

Professional & management 16.7%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Public administration 9.8%

Transportation & utilities 9.1%

Retail trade 6.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	21.2%
Service	26.5%
Sales & office	31.8%
Natural resources & construction	9.1%
Production & transportation	11.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.2%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	11.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 30.0%

18 and over 9.2%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 33.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	48.5%
Retirement income	69.1%
Supplemental Security	20.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.8%
High blood pressure	43.7%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.4%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	23.2%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	44	6.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.6%
65 and over	30.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	45.5%
Public insurance	59.5%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	693	98.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	706	100.0%
Born in same state	706	100.0%
Born in different state	685	97.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	79	11.2%
Arab	40	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	5.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.1%
Internet access	90.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36569

What city is ZIP code 36569 in?

ZIP code 36569 is primarily assigned to Saint Stephens, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36569 in?

ZIP code 36569 falls within Washington County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36569 mostly owner-occupied?

97% of occupied units in ZIP code 36569 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36569 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 36569 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36569?

8% 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 36569 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 36569 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36569 in?

ZIP code 36569 observes the CST timezone.