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 High-density area
- $54,169
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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
- 22nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36544 (Irvington, AL) fell -1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 230.9 in 2023 to 226.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,265. The poverty rate is 16.3%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,000 (21% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $847; owner occupancy is 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mobile County, so 36544 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 36544
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Irvington, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36544.
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 + 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
Who lives in ZIP 36544?
43.2
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
8.9%
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?
$54,169
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$26,265
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36544 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Irvington, 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)
$54,169 45th percentile higher than 45% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,512housing units
4,512
Total Housing Units
3,999
Occupied Units
513
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,000
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 36544 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36605
Mobile (36605)
30,111 residents
- 36582
Theodore (36582)
24,624 residents
- 36541
Grand Bay (36541)
15,647 residents
- 36619
Mobile (36619)
14,269 residents
- 36544
Irvington (36544)
12,476 residents
- 36523 2,818
Coden (36523)
2,818 residents
- 36509 1,983
Bayou La Batre (36509)
1,983 residents
- 36568 162
Saint Elmo (36568)
162 residents
- 36590 20
Theodore (36590)
20 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36544 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36544 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36541
Grand Bay (36541)
$66,236 median income
- 36582
Theodore (36582)
$64,763 median income
- 36619
Mobile (36619)
$64,755 median income
- 36523
Coden (36523)
$61,607 median income
- 36544
Irvington (36544)
$54,169 median income
- 36605
Mobile (36605)
$43,538 median income
- 36509
Bayou La Batre (36509)
$33,488 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36544, 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 (12,476 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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