36481 ZIP Code — Vredenburgh, AL

Monroe County, Alabama

ZIP code 36481 is located in Vredenburgh, Alabama, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 60.21 square miles and serves a population of 240 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36481

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $20,568. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. 79% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, 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 obesity (51%), diabetes (23%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 36481 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

240

population

60.21

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36481 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36481

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36481. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Vredenburgh	Acceptable
Vredenburgh	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36444 Franklin (6 mi) 36471 Peterman (8.7 mi) 36435 Coy (13 mi) 36460 Monroeville (13.7 mi) 36482 Whatley (15.3 mi) 36425 Beatrice (15.8 mi) 36751 Lower Peach Tree (17.6 mi) 36445 Frisco City (18.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	240
Population density	4 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	60.21 sq mi
Water area	0.78 sq mi
Latitude	31.6945
Longitude	-87.3718
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	334

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.7%	62.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.3%	25.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

240

Population

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$20,568

Median household income

$9,770

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

88.7%

Home ownership

29.6%

Poverty rate

41.2%

Unemployment

140

Housing units

7.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

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	29	12.1%
18 and over	211	87.9%
65 and over	72	30.0%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 64.6%

White 35.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	155	64.6%
White	85	35.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.7%	62.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.3%	25.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 9.9%

$15k–$25k 42.3%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 15.5%

$50k–$75k 14.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	9.9%
$15k–$25k	42.3%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	15.5%
$50k–$75k	14.1%
Median income	$20,568

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 41.3%

$50k–$100k 7.9%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 17.5%

$200k–$300k 7.9%

$300k–$500k 7.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	88.7%
Renter occupied	11.3%
Vacant	52.0%
Single-family detached	69.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	27.7%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.52

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.0%
2010–2019	1.4%
2000–2009	12.2%
1990–1999	10.1%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	17.6%
1960–1969	20.3%
1950–1959	12.8%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	8.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	2.0%
3 bedrooms	79.1%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	50.7%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	9.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	71.8%
Propane / LP gas	28.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	21	29.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	27	38.0%
Female householder, no spouse	23	32.4%
Households with children under 18	11	15.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	55	77.5%
Average household size	3.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.4%	65.5%
Married	32.0%	16.8%
Separated	1.0%	0.0%
Widowed	19.6%	17.6%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.9%

Some HS, no diploma 24.3%

HS graduate 53.0%

Some college, no degree 2.8%

Associate's degree 8.3%

Bachelor's degree 0.6%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	16	47.1%
High school	13	38.2%
College / grad school	5	14.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 63.3%

Manufacturing 20.0%

Agriculture & mining 16.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.0%
Service	40.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.0%
Government	3.3%
Self-employed	16.7%
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 29.6%

Under 18 years 65.5%

18 and over 24.6%

Married-couple families 9.5%

Female-led households 18.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	78.9%
Retirement income	12.7%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	51.4%
High blood pressure	56.0%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	22.9%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	7.2%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	38.3%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	12.6%
Cancer	6.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.6%
Binge drinking	9.7%
No physical activity	42.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.9%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	35.3%
Poor mental health	18.4%
Poor physical health	18.1%
No health insurance	25.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	82.5%
Visited dentist	44.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	31.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	9	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	40.3%
65 and over	11.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.5%
Public insurance	57.5%
No insurance	19.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	240	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)	240	100.0%
Born in same state	240	100.0%
Born in different state	236	98.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	6.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	29.6%
Internet access	60.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36481

What city is ZIP code 36481 in?

ZIP code 36481 is primarily assigned to Vredenburgh, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36481 in?

ZIP code 36481 falls within Monroe County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36481 have a large retiree population?

79% of households in ZIP code 36481 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36481?

30% of residents in ZIP code 36481 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36481 have an older population?

30% of residents in ZIP code 36481 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36481?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 36481 in?

ZIP code 36481 observes the CST timezone.