Vinegar Bend
Census-designated place in Washington County, Alabama

Vinegar Bend is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Washington County, Alabama, with 178 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 161 ft (49 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Deer Park, 3.6 miles SE.
- 178residents (2020 Census)
- 161 ftelevation · 49 m
- 9.5 sq miland area · 24.5 km²
- 19 / sq mipopulation density
- 36584ZIP code
About Vinegar Bend
Vinegar Bend is an unincorporated census-designated place in Washington County, Alabama, United States. Vinegar Bend is 15 miles (24 km) south-southwest of Chatom. As of the 2020 census, Vinegar Bend had a population of 178. Vinegar Bend had a post office with ZIP code 36584 until it was closed July 1, 2010. When the bridge on the "main" road into Vinegar Bend was closed for repairs, the USPS closed the post office for good.
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- Median household income
- $13,787
- Median age
- 75
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Vinegar Bend had 178 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 178 |
|---|---|
| Density | 19 per sq mi (7 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Vinegar Bend at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Washington County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 178 (2020) |
| Land area | 9.45 sq mi (24.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 161 ft (49 m) |
| Coordinates | 31.2591° N, 88.3673° W |
| ZIP code | 36584 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0179032 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Vinegar Bend
- Deer Park3.6 mi SE
- Fruitdale6.8 mi NW
- Tibbie10.6 mi NE
- Sims Chapel13.0 mi E
- Citronelle13.2 mi SE
- Leakesville, MS13.5 mi SW
- State Line, MS13.7 mi NW
- Chatom16.2 mi NE
- Fairford18.3 mi E
- Gulfcrest19.9 mi S
- McIntosh20.0 mi E
- Hobson20.4 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Vinegar Bend
What county is Vinegar Bend in?
Vinegar Bend is in Washington County, Alabama.
What is the population of Vinegar Bend, AL?
178 people lived in Vinegar Bend at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Vinegar Bend, AL?
The ZIP code of Vinegar Bend is 36584.
What is the elevation of Vinegar Bend?
161 feet (49 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Vinegar Bend?
Deer Park (3.6 mi), Fruitdale (6.8 mi), Tibbie (10.6 mi), Sims Chapel (13.0 mi), Citronelle (13.2 mi).
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