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 Moderate-density area
- $44,360
- Median income Below-median income area
- $139,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36502 (Atmore, AL) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.7 in 2023 to 210.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,040. Unemployment is 12.2%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $139,000 (22% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $782; owner occupancy is 64.2%.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 3 more in Escambia County, so 36502 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$23,040
Per Capita Income
19.0%
Poverty Rate
12.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36502 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Atmore, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$44,360 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,284housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36502, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,355 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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