36483 ZIP Code — Wing, AL

Covington County, Alabama

ZIP code 36483 is located in Wing, Alabama, within Covington County. It covers approximately 108.07 square miles and serves a population of 588 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36483

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 $138,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $58,869. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 36483 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

588

population

108.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36483 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36483

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36483. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Wing	Acceptable
Wing	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36420 Andalusia (7 mi) 36442 Florala (16.9 mi) 32531 Baker (18.4 mi) 32567 Laurel Hill (19.6 mi) 36421 Andalusia (19.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	588
Population density	5 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	039

Geography
Land area	108.07 sq mi
Water area	1.47 sq mi
Latitude	31.1286
Longitude	-86.6415
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	54.1%	56.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

588

Population

People per sq mi

50.2

Median age

$58,869

Median household income

$36,617

Per capita income

$138,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

84.6%

Home ownership

3.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

291

Housing units

17.8%

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

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	69	11.7%
18 and over	519	88.3%
65 and over	161	27.4%
Median age	50.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.6%

Black or African American 2.4%

Group	Count	%
White	574	97.6%
Black or African American	14	2.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.1%	56.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	19.1%	28.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	26.8%	13.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	2.4%	4.4%

$15k–$25k 10.1%

$25k–$35k 2.0%

$35k–$50k 22.7%

$50k–$75k 19.0%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 30.0%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	10.1%
$25k–$35k	2.0%
$35k–$50k	22.7%
$50k–$75k	19.0%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	30.0%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$58,869

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.2%

$50k–$100k 12.9%

$100k–$150k 35.4%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k–$300k 27.8%

$500k–$1M 2.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	84.6%
Renter occupied	15.4%
Vacant	24.9%
Single-family detached	83.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.47

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	10.0%
2000–2009	7.9%
1990–1999	24.6%
1980–1989	10.0%
1970–1979	3.0%
1960–1969	18.5%
1950–1959	14.9%
1940–1949	5.8%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.4%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	14.3%
3 bedrooms	74.8%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	15.4%
2 vehicles	41.7%
3 or more	42.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	81.4%
Propane / LP gas	18.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	164	66.4%
Cohabiting couple	41	16.6%
Male householder, no spouse	9	3.6%
Female householder, no spouse	33	13.4%
Households with children under 18	44	17.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	78	31.6%
Average household size	2.38

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	14.3%	13.6%
Married	68.6%	65.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	11.5%
Divorced	17.1%	9.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.2%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 18.0%

Associate's degree 10.2%

Bachelor's degree 14.7%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	90.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	7.1%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	45	52.9%
High school	13	15.3%
College / grad school	21	24.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.1%

Public administration 16.7%

Education & healthcare 13.8%

Construction 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.6%

Manufacturing 10.2%

Agriculture & mining 6.5%

Professional & management 5.3%

Other services 3.7%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.8%
Service	23.2%
Sales & office	22.8%
Natural resources & construction	8.9%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	68.7%
Government	31.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.6%
Carpool	16.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.6

Poverty

All people 3.9%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 4.4%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.9%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	45.8%
High cholesterol	40.8%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	36.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	8.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	12.8%
No physical activity	28.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.0%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	15.5%
Poor physical health	13.4%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	60.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.8%
Teeth loss	15.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	39	7.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	7.0%
65 and over	65.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	80.4%
Public insurance	49.8%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	577	98.1%
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)	588	100.0%
Born in same state	578	98.3%
Born in different state	367	62.4%
Foreign born	10	1.7%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	69	11.7%
French	24	4.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	19	3.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.0%
Internet access	97.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36483

What city is ZIP code 36483 in?

ZIP code 36483 is primarily assigned to Wing, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36483 in?

ZIP code 36483 falls within Covington County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36483 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 36483 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 36483 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 36483 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36483 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 36483 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36483?

The median home value in ZIP code 36483 is $138,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 36483 in?

ZIP code 36483 observes the CST timezone.