ZIP Code 36518 Demographics

Washington County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 36518 compared to county averages.

Total Population

2,256

↓ 85.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$65,125

↑ +27.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$168,000

↑ +21.7% vs county

Median Age

55.2 yrs

↓ +26.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

7.0%

↓ +11.2% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 36518 compares to Washington County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 36518 $65k Washington $51k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 36518 $168k Washington $138k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

8.2%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

83.8%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$646

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 36518 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$168,000
Down Payment (20%)$33,600
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,066P&I: $849 | Tax: $168 | Ins: $49
Rent (Local Median)
$646
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $420/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 36518, sorted by distance.

36539 9.9 mi away washington county 36558 10.8 mi away washington county 39362 15.7 mi away wayne county 39322 17.3 mi away wayne county 36553 19.4 mi away washington county 36556 25.2 mi away washington county 36513 25.6 mi away washington county

About Washington County

Washington County is located in Alabama and has a total population of 15,434. The county's median household income is $51,184 and median home value is $138,100. ZIP code 36518 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Washington County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.