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Atmore, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36502

Escambia County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

18,355
22/sq mi
$44,360
Median income
$139,000
Median home value
11.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Atmore pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36502 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36502 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Atmore, Escambia County, Alabama, home to 18,355 residents across 849.8 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36502 reports a modest median household income of $44,360 (27% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $23,040. Poverty here runs at 19.0%, with unemployment measured at 12.2%. Housing costs here run $139,000 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $782 a month; 64.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36502, plus 3 more within Escambia County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 36502

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Atmore, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36502.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36502, Atmore, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,355

Population

849.8

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36502?

41.9

Median Age

51.2%

Male

48.8%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 50.6%
African American 37.3%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 6.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$44,360

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$23,040

Per Capita Income

19.0%

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36502 ranks nationally

Atmore, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$44,360 9th percentile higher than 9% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,284

Total Housing Units

5,776

Occupied Units

1,508

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.2%
Renter 35.8%

$139,000

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$782

Median Rent

1984

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36502 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 159
2021 +7.2% 171
2022 +11.2% 190
2023 +4.7% 199
2024 +6.0% 211

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 333 business establishments in ZIP 36502, employing approximately 4,049 people with a combined annual payroll of $165,408,000.

333

Businesses

4,049

Employees

$165.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 76 22.8%
Construction 36 10.8%
Other services (except public administration) 36 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 33 9.9%
Health care and social assistance 29 8.7%
Finance and insurance 25 7.5%
Manufacturing 18 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 5.1%
Wholesale trade 13 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.0%
Information 8 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 7 2.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.9%
Utilities 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36502 vs 36543 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36543 Huxford, AL 66 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Escambia County

36426 standard
Brewton, AL
Pop: 16,202
36441 standard
Flomaton, AL
Pop: 3,576
36543 standard
Huxford, AL
Pop: 66

Related Areas

Escambia County Atmore, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36502 in? ▼
ZIP code 36502 (Atmore) is located in Escambia County, Alabama. Escambia County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/escambia-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36502? ▼
ZIP code 36502 in Atmore, AL has a population of 18,355 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36502? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36502 is $44,360, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36502? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36502 is $139,000, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36502? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36502 is White at 50.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36502? ▼
ZIP code 36502 has 333 business establishments employing approximately 4,049 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36502? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36502 are: Retail trade (76), Construction (36), Other services (except public administration) (36). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36502? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36502 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36502? ▼
In ZIP code 36502, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36502? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36502 is 26.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36502? ▼
In ZIP code 36502, approximately 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 35.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36502? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36502 is 19.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.