Creola, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36525
Mobile County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,935
- 45/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $66,719
- Median income Near-median income area
- $209,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Creola pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 45
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36525 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36525 covers 43.4 square miles in Creola, Mobile County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,935 residents on file, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36525 reports a modest median household income of $66,719 (10% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,209. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 2.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $209,100 (18% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 83.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $965.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.3, and the average commute is 27 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mobile County, so 36525 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 36525
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Creola, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36525.
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 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 36525, Creola, 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
1,935
Population
43.4
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36525?
41.3
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
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?
$66,719
Median Household Income
+10% vs state ZIP avg
$32,209
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
2.2%
Unemployment Rate
26.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36525 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Creola, 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)
$66,719 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
745housing units
745
Total Housing Units
721
Occupied Units
24
Vacant Units
2.70
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$209,100
Median Home Value
+18% vs state ZIP avg
$965
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 46 business establishments in ZIP 36525, employing approximately 2,185 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,630,000.
46
Businesses
2,185
Employees
$153.6M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 8 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 15.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 15.2% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 13.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 10.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 8.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 8.7% |
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 36525 vs 36505 →
ZIP 36525 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36571
Saraland (36571)
14,423 residents
- 36572
Satsuma (36572)
6,340 residents
- 36611
Mobile (36611)
6,106 residents
- 36612 4,541
Mobile (36612)
4,541 residents
- 36525 1,935
Creola (36525)
1,935 residents
- 36505 1,481
Axis (36505)
1,481 residents
- 36512 46
Bucks (36512)
46 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36525 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36525 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36572
Satsuma (36572)
$99,773 median income
- 36505
Axis (36505)
$97,344 median income
- 36525
Creola (36525)
$66,719 median income
- 36571
Saraland (36571)
$62,047 median income
- 36611
Mobile (36611)
$46,559 median income
- 36612 $38,056
Mobile (36612)
$38,056 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36525 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36525, 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 (1,935 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Mobile County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36525 in?
ZIP code 36525 (Creola) 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 36525?
ZIP code 36525 in Creola, AL has a population of 1,935 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36525?
The median household income in ZIP 36525 is $66,719, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36525?
The median home value in ZIP 36525 is $209,100, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36525?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36525 is White at 81.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36525?
ZIP code 36525 has 46 business establishments employing approximately 2,185 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36525?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36525 are: Construction (8), Retail trade (7), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36525?
In ZIP code 36525, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.6% 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 36525?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36525 is 26.7 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 36525?
In ZIP code 36525, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36525?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36525 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
Related
Take this with you
What to do with ZIP 36525's numbers, next.
- See how ZIP 36525 compares to a neighboring ZIP code on the same Census fields Compare this ZIP
- Check where Creola, AL ranks among every U.S. ZIP code on income, education, or homeownership View national rankings
- Save this ZIP to your shortlist to track alongside others you're considering View your shortlist
ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census Bureau approximations of USPS ZIP codes; figures describe the ZCTA area, not any single address within it.