36584 ZIP Code — Vinegar Bend, AL

Washington County, Alabama

ZIP code 36584 is located in Vinegar Bend, Alabama, within Washington County. It covers approximately 64.97 square miles and serves a population of 654 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36584

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 93%, well above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 52 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36584 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

654

population

64.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36584 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36584

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36584. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vinegar Bend	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36539 Fruitdale (6.6 mi) 36529 Deer Park (7.4 mi) 36583 Tibbie (10.1 mi) 39451 Leakesville (15.5 mi) 39362 State Line (15.5 mi) 36518 Chatom (17.8 mi) 36522 Citronelle (18 mi) 36553 Mc Intosh (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	654
Population density	10 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	64.97 sq mi
Water area	0.35 sq mi
Latitude	31.2742
Longitude	-88.3823
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	56.5%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

654

Population

People per sq mi

58.3

Median age

Median household income

$28,476

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

92.5%

Home ownership

36.5%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

571

Housing units

8.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

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	96	14.7%
18 and over	558	85.3%
65 and over	236	36.1%
Median age	58.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 63.9%

Black or African American 33.8%

Asian 2.3%

Group	Count	%
White	418	63.9%
Black or African American	221	33.8%
Asian	15	2.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.5%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	35.1%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.4%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	4.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 9.6%

$10k–$15k 41.6%

$15k–$25k 0.8%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 2.1%

$50k–$75k 4.3%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 9.9%

$200k+ 9.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.6%
$10k–$15k	41.6%
$15k–$25k	0.8%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	2.1%
$50k–$75k	4.3%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	9.9%
$200k+	9.3%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 52.4%

$50k–$100k 16.7%

$100k–$150k 3.5%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$1M+ 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	92.5%
Renter occupied	7.5%
Vacant	37.4%
Single-family detached	52.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	47.4%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	1.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	6.8%
1990–1999	27.4%
1980–1989	9.7%
1970–1979	39.6%
1960–1969	12.2%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	4.3%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	37.4%
3 bedrooms	40.1%
4 bedrooms	15.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.7%
1 vehicle	46.1%
2 vehicles	13.3%
3 or more	25.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	61.6%
Propane / LP gas	27.5%
Wood	10.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	142	37.9%
Cohabiting couple	25	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	70	18.7%
Female householder, no spouse	138	36.8%
Households with children under 18	48	12.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	199	53.1%
Average household size	1.74

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	42.3%	10.5%
Married	51.6%	61.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	19.5%
Divorced	6.0%	9.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.7%

HS graduate 34.1%

Some college, no degree 30.7%

Associate's degree 1.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.2%

Graduate / professional 1.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	74.7%
Bachelor's or higher	8.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	41	62.1%
High school	13	19.7%
College / grad school	12	18.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 51.2%

Agriculture & mining 27.1%

Professional & management 7.9%

Public administration 6.9%

Other services 2.0%

Construction 1.5%

Education & healthcare 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Retail trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.9%
Service	7.9%
Sales & office	16.3%
Natural resources & construction	6.9%
Production & transportation	32.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.1%
Government	6.9%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.7%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	12.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	51.7

Poverty

All people 36.5%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 42.8%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	59.7%
Retirement income	10.9%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.3%
High blood pressure	45.9%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	16.1%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.6%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	35.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.3%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	23.9%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	17.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	55.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.1%
Teeth loss	19.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	26	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.9%
Under 18	13.5%
18–64 years	4.3%
65 and over	32.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	56.6%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	8.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	612	93.6%
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)	639	97.7%
Born in same state	639	97.7%
Born in different state	518	79.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	15	2.3%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	103	15.7%
French	46	7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	26	4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	57.3%
Internet access	60.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36584

What city is ZIP code 36584 in?

ZIP code 36584 is primarily assigned to Vinegar Bend, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36584 in?

ZIP code 36584 falls within Washington County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36584?

37% of residents in ZIP code 36584 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36584 have an older population?

36% of residents in ZIP code 36584 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 36584 have a large retiree population?

60% of households in ZIP code 36584 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 36584 mostly owner-occupied?

93% of occupied units in ZIP code 36584 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 36584 in?

ZIP code 36584 observes the CST timezone.