36581 ZIP Code — Sunflower, AL

Washington County, Alabama

ZIP code 36581 is located in Sunflower, Alabama, within Washington County. It covers approximately 12.29 square miles and serves a population of 232 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36581

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with agriculture and mining as the leading industry.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 22% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36581 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

232

population

12.29

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36581 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36581

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36581. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Sunflower	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	232
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	12.29 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	31.3568
Longitude	-87.9881
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	51.4%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	4.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

232

Population

People per sq mi

72.3

Median age

Median household income

$54,813

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

71.7%

Home ownership

10.3%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

149

Housing units

0.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

25–34

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	232	100.0%
65 and over	167	72.0%
Median age	72.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	232	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	22.5%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	4.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 16.6%

$15k–$25k 28.3%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$100k–$150k 34.5%

$150k–$200k 8.3%

$200k+ 1.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	16.6%
$15k–$25k	28.3%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$100k–$150k	34.5%
$150k–$200k	8.3%
$200k+	1.4%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 34.6%

$200k–$300k 17.3%

$300k–$500k 48.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	71.7%
Renter occupied	28.3%
Vacant	23.7%
Single-family detached	87.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.6%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	17.9%
1970–1979	60.5%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	21.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	33.2%
3 bedrooms	66.8%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	44.8%
2 vehicles	46.9%
3 or more	8.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	98.6%
Propane / LP gas	1.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	50	34.5%
Cohabiting couple	2	1.4%
Male householder, no spouse	52	35.9%
Female householder, no spouse	41	28.3%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	133	91.7%
Average household size	1.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	0.0%
Married	38.5%	33.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	9.2%	40.2%
Divorced	12.3%	26.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 10.3%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 68.1%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.7%
Bachelor's or higher	0.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Agriculture & mining 43.5%

Manufacturing 33.9%

Construction 22.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	23.5%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	66.1%
Production & transportation	10.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 10.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 10.3%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	91.7%
Retirement income	35.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	47.7%
High blood pressure	51.4%
High cholesterol	36.5%
Diabetes	19.8%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	5.7%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	35.9%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	33.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.8%
Depression	22.2%
Fair or poor health	25.6%
Poor mental health	15.7%
Poor physical health	14.0%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	53.6%
Cholesterol screening	92.8%
Teeth loss	22.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	21.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	15.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.6%
Public insurance	72.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	232	100.0%
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)	232	100.0%
Born in same state	232	100.0%
Born in different state	232	100.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	84	36.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	38	16.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	62.5%
Internet access	60.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36581

What city is ZIP code 36581 in?

ZIP code 36581 is primarily assigned to Sunflower, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36581 in?

ZIP code 36581 falls within Washington County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36581 have an older population?

72% of residents in ZIP code 36581 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 36581 have a large retiree population?

92% of households in ZIP code 36581 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36581 have a large veteran population?

22% of civilians in ZIP code 36581 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36581?

Health data for ZIP code 36581 shows elevated rates of obesity (48%) and diabetes (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36581 in?

ZIP code 36581 observes the CST timezone.