ZIP Code 36544
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Irvington · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 12,476
- Median income
- $54,169
- Median home value
- $140,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 8.3%
- Land area
- 103.8 sq mi
120/sq mi
▼ 29% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
▼ 50% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
Chicago
ZIP code 36544 in Irvington, Alabama has a population of 12,476. The median household income is $54,169, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $140,000, 50% below the US average. 8.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36544 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 103.8 square miles in Irvington, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 12,476 residents, producing a population density of 120 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 36544 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36544 sits at $54,169 (11% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,265. The poverty rate stands at 16.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $140,000 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $847 per month, and 77.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36544 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36544 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 36544
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$26,265
Per Capita Income
16.3%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 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?
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
$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.
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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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