ZIP Code 36502
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Atmore · Escambia County · Alabama
- Population
- 18,355
- Median income
- $44,360
- Median home value
- $139,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.5%
- Land area
- 849.8 sq mi
22/sq mi
▼ 42% vs US
higher than 9% of US ZIPs
▼ 50% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.9
Chicago
ZIP code 36502 in Atmore, Alabama has a population of 18,355. The median household income is $44,360, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $139,000, 50% below the US average. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36502 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 849.8 square miles in Atmore, Escambia County, Alabama. The area is home to 18,355 residents, producing a population density of 22 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36502 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36502 sits at $44,360 (27% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $23,040. The poverty rate stands at 19.0% and the unemployment rate at 12.2%. On housing, the median home value is $139,000 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $782 per month, and 64.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36502 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.9, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 additional ZIPs sharing Escambia County, so you can benchmark 36502 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 36502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36502.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
76 establishments
- Construction
Construction
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 29
Health care and social assistance
29 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 36502?
41.9
Median Age
51.2%
Male
48.8%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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