36585 ZIP Code — Wagarville, AL

Washington County, Alabama

ZIP code 36585 is located in Wagarville, Alabama, within Washington County. It covers approximately 136.46 square miles and serves a population of 917 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36585

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $63,350. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 13% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36585 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

917

population

136.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36585 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36585

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36585. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wagarville	Acceptable
Wagarville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36548 Leroy (7.6 mi) 36569 Saint Stephens (9.5 mi) 36545 Jackson (10.8 mi) 36553 Mc Intosh (11 mi) 36583 Tibbie (12.6 mi) 36518 Chatom (14.5 mi) 36539 Fruitdale (15.1 mi) 36538 Frankville (17.5 mi) 36558 Millry (19.2 mi) 36529 Deer Park (19.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	917
Population density	7 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	129

Geography
Land area	136.46 sq mi
Water area	4.06 sq mi
Latitude	31.4005
Longitude	-88.0574
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	53.5%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.1%	4.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

917

Population

People per sq mi

30.0

Median age

$63,350

Median household income

$24,286

Per capita income

$71,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.8%

Home ownership

16.2%

Poverty rate

4.2%

Unemployment

407

Housing units

13.3%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	266	29.0%
18 and over	651	71.0%
65 and over	138	15.0%
Median age	30.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.6%

Black or African American 17.4%

Group	Count	%
White	757	82.6%
Black or African American	160	17.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.5%	54.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.5%	21.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.9%	19.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	6.1%	4.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 11.9%

$25k–$35k 19.2%

$35k–$50k 6.5%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 20.3%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	11.9%
$25k–$35k	19.2%
$35k–$50k	6.5%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	20.3%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$63,350

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 48.9%

$50k–$100k 29.1%

$100k–$150k 6.8%

$150k–$200k 3.8%

$200k–$300k 2.5%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.8%
Renter occupied	9.2%
Vacant	39.4%
Single-family detached	75.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	24.6%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	9.0%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	24.1%
1980–1989	17.2%
1970–1979	23.9%
1960–1969	12.8%
1950–1959	8.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	1.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.5%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	58.5%
4 bedrooms	8.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	15.3%
2 vehicles	50.6%
3 or more	34.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.6%
Electricity	73.6%
Propane / LP gas	7.3%
Wood	4.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	151	57.9%
Cohabiting couple	50	19.2%
Male householder, no spouse	16	6.1%
Female householder, no spouse	44	16.9%
Households with children under 18	101	38.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	104	39.8%
Average household size	3.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	41.6%	22.0%
Married	41.3%	46.0%
Separated	0.0%	5.4%
Widowed	0.0%	4.0%
Divorced	17.2%	22.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.4%

HS graduate 63.8%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 1.8%

Graduate / professional 11.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	98.6%
Bachelor's or higher	13.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	11	5.2%
Elementary school	131	61.5%
High school	47	22.1%
College / grad school	24	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 34.6%

Manufacturing 29.7%

Other services 12.8%

Agriculture & mining 4.9%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Construction 4.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.7%

Information 3.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.6%
Service	37.8%
Sales & office	3.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.2%
Production & transportation	19.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.2%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	5.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.6%
Carpool	1.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 16.2%

Under 18 years 36.8%

18 and over 7.8%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 30.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	20.3%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.7%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	37.1%
Diabetes	14.9%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	10.0%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	14.4%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	13.6%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	55.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.8%
Teeth loss	18.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	64	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.5%
Under 18	12.8%
18–64 years	5.5%
65 and over	44.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.1%
Public insurance	48.5%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	840	91.6%
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)	917	100.0%
Born in same state	902	98.4%
Born in different state	731	79.7%
Foreign born	15	1.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	150	16.4%
French	78	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	26	2.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	28.5%
Internet access	86.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36585

What city is ZIP code 36585 in?

ZIP code 36585 is primarily assigned to Wagarville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36585 in?

ZIP code 36585 falls within Washington County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36585 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 36585 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36585?

13% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36585?

16% of residents in ZIP code 36585 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36585 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 36585 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36585 in?

ZIP code 36585 observes the CST timezone.