PlainZIP

Irvington, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36544

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

12,476
120/sq mi
$54,169
Median income
$140,000
Median home value
8.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Irvington pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
22th pct
home value, US ZIPs
120
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36544 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36544 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Irvington, Mobile County, Alabama, home to 12,476 residents across 103.8 square miles, a density of 120 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36544 reports a modest median household income of $54,169 (11% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,265. Poverty here runs at 16.3%, with unemployment measured at 6.7%. Median home value sits at $140,000 (21% below the state average), median rent at $847 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.0%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mobile County, letting you compare 36544 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 36544

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Irvington, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36544.

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 36544, Irvington, 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

12,476

Population

103.8

Area (sq mi)

120

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36544?

43.2

Median Age

50.0%

Male

50.0%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 76.3%
African American 7.5%
Asian 9.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$54,169

Median Household Income

-11% vs state

$26,265

Per Capita Income

16.3%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36544 ranks nationally

Irvington, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,169 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 49.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,512

Total Housing Units

3,999

Occupied Units

513

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$140,000

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$847

Median Rent

1989

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

-1.8%

YoY Change (2024)

227

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+127%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36544 have decreased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +127% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 155
2021 +14.1% 176
2022 +13.7% 201
2023 +15.1% 231
2024 -1.8% 227

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 116 business establishments in ZIP 36544, employing approximately 6,403 people with a combined annual payroll of $266,637,000.

116

Businesses

6,403

Employees

$266.6M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 16.4%
Retail trade 19 16.4%
Other services (except public administration) 14 12.1%
Transportation and warehousing 12 10.3%
Manufacturing 11 9.5%
Wholesale trade 10 8.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 5.2%
Accommodation and food services 5 4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 3.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 3.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 3.5%
Health care and social assistance 4 3.5%

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 36544 vs 36568 →

ZIP 36544 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 36544 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 36544 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 36544 ranks #5 of 7 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
36568 Saint Elmo, AL 162 3.6 mi
36582 Theodore, AL 24,624 4.3 mi
36509 Bayou La Batre, AL 1,983 5.3 mi
36590 Theodore, AL 20 5.3 mi
36541 Grand Bay, AL 15,647 6.5 mi
36619 Mobile, AL 14,269 8.7 mi
36523 Coden, AL 2,818 7.8 mi
36605 Mobile, AL 30,111 12.6 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 Irvington, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36544 in? ▼
ZIP code 36544 (Irvington) 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 36544? ▼
ZIP code 36544 in Irvington, AL has a population of 12,476 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36544? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36544 is $54,169, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36544? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36544 is $140,000, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36544? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36544 is White at 76.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36544? ▼
ZIP code 36544 has 116 business establishments employing approximately 6,403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36544? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36544 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36544? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36544 decreased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 127%. 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 36544? ▼
In ZIP code 36544, 49.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.3% 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 36544? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36544 is 25.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36544? ▼
In ZIP code 36544, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36544? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36544 is 16.3% 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.