PlainZIP

Citronelle, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36522

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

7,183
13/sq mi
$52,984
Median income
$163,200
Median home value
10.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Citronelle pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

18th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th pct
home value, US ZIPs
13
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36522 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36522 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Citronelle, Mobile County, Alabama, home to 7,183 residents across 570.1 square miles, a density of 13 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36522 reports a modest median household income of $52,984 (13% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,168. Local economic indicators show a 25.4% poverty rate alongside 8.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $163,200 (8% below the state average) with median rent at $996 per month, and 70.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. Beyond these figures, 2 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mobile County, letting you compare 36522 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 36522

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Citronelle, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36522.

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 36522, Citronelle, 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

7,183

Population

570.1

Area (sq mi)

13

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 36522?

40.6

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.5%

Foreign-Born

White 74.1%
African American 13.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$52,984

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$28,168

Per Capita Income

25.4%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

35.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36522 ranks nationally

Citronelle, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,984 18th percentile higher than 18% 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 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.3%

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

What does housing look like?

3,331

Total Housing Units

2,638

Occupied Units

693

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.0%
Renter 30.0%

$163,200

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$996

Median Rent

1986

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

+16.9%

YoY Change (2022)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36522 have increased 16.9% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 +13.0% 151
2019 -11.1% 135
2020 +10.6% 149
2021 +9.1% 163
2022 +16.9% 190

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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 95 business establishments in ZIP 36522, employing approximately 911 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,187,000.

95

Businesses

911

Employees

$30.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 19 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 16 16.8%
Health care and social assistance 13 13.7%
Accommodation and food services 11 11.6%
Construction 7 7.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 3.2%
Information 3 3.2%
Finance and insurance 3 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 3.2%

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 36522 vs 36584 →

ZIP 36522 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36522 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 36522 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36522 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36584 Vinegar Bend, AL 772 9.8 mi
36521 Chunchula, AL 5,431 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mobile County

36695 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 45,118
36608 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 36,864
36605 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 30,111
36609 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 25,846
36582 standard
Theodore, AL
Pop: 24,624
36606 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 18,733

Related Areas

Mobile County Citronelle, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36522 in? ▼
ZIP code 36522 (Citronelle) is located in Mobile County, Alabama. Mobile County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mobile-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36522? ▼
ZIP code 36522 in Citronelle, AL has a population of 7,183 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36522? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36522 is $52,984, which is 31% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36522? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36522 is $163,200, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36522? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36522 is White at 74.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36522? ▼
ZIP code 36522 has 95 business establishments employing approximately 911 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36522? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36522 are: Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (16), Health care and social assistance (13). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36522? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36522 increased by 16.9% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 36522? ▼
In ZIP code 36522, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.3% 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 36522? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36522 is 35.6 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 36522? ▼
In ZIP code 36522, approximately 70.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36522? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36522 is 25.4% 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.