ZIP Code 36522
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Citronelle · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 7,183
- Median income
- $52,984
- Median home value
- $163,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 10.3%
- Land area
- 570.1 sq mi
13/sq mi
▼ 31% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.6
Chicago
ZIP code 36522 in Citronelle, Alabama has a population of 7,183. The median household income is $52,984, which is 31% below the national average. Median home value is $163,200, 41% below the US average. 10.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36522 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 570.1 square miles in Citronelle, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 7,183 residents, producing a population density of 13 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 36522 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36522 sits at $52,984 (13% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,168. The poverty rate stands at 25.4% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. 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, a direct signal of whether 36522 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 36 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36522 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 36522
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36522.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Construction 7
Construction
7 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 36522, Citronelle, 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
7,183
Population
570.1
Area (sq mi)
13
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36522?
40.6
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
0.5%
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?
$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
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?
3,331
Total Housing Units
2,638
Occupied Units
693
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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