ZIP Code 36541
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Grand Bay · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 15,647
- Median income
- $66,236
- Median home value
- $167,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.4%
- Land area
- 247.6 sq mi
63/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 40% of US ZIPs
▼ 40% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.8
Chicago
ZIP code 36541 in Grand Bay, Alabama has a population of 15,647. The median household income is $66,236, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $167,500, 40% below the US average. 14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36541 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 247.6 square miles in Grand Bay, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 15,647 residents, producing a population density of 63 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 36541 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36541 sits at $66,236 (9% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $32,779. The poverty rate stands at 12.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.5%. On housing, the median home value is $167,500 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $933 per month, and 85.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36541 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 35 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36541 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 36541
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36541.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Construction 12
Construction
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 12
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 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 36541, Grand Bay, 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
15,647
Population
247.6
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36541?
38.8
Median Age
52.8%
Male
47.2%
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?
$66,236
Median Household Income
+9% vs state
$32,779
Per Capita Income
12.0%
Poverty Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
35.1 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?
6,333
Total Housing Units
5,688
Occupied Units
645
Vacant Units
2.73
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,500
Median Home Value
-5% vs state
$933
Median Rent
1991
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
-4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36541 have decreased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 158 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 174 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 203 |
| 2023 | +12.2% | 227 |
| 2024 | -4.2% | 218 |
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 145 business establishments in ZIP 36541, employing approximately 1,188 people with a combined annual payroll of $45,539,000.
145
Businesses
1,188
Employees
$45.5M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 36 | 24.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 12 | 8.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 8.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 6.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 2.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.1% |
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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