ZIP Code 36538 Demographics

Washington County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 36538 compared to county averages.

Total Population

406

↓ 97.4% vs county

Median HH Income

$37,865

↓ 26.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$82,200

↓ 40.5% vs county

Median Age

29.7 yrs

↑ 32.0% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 36538 compares to Washington County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 36538 $38k Washington $51k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 36538 $82k Washington $138k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

4.2%

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

Owner Occupancy

46.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

—

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 36538 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$82,200
Down Payment (20%)$16,440
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$522P&I: $416 | Tax: $82 | Ins: $24
Rent (Local Median)
$1,500
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $978/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 36538, sorted by distance.

36524 12.5 mi away clarke county 36908 19.3 mi away choctaw county 36727 19.4 mi away clarke county 36921 21.3 mi away choctaw county 36915 24.0 mi away choctaw county 36913 27.5 mi away choctaw 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 36538 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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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.