ZIP Code 36560

standard

Source:

Mount Vernon · Mobile County · Alabama

Population
3,690

20/sq mi

Median income
$43,426

▼ 43% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$116,000

▼ 58% vs US

higher than 15% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.2%

Median age 43.4

Land area
181.8 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 36560 in Mount Vernon, Alabama has a population of 3,690. The median household income is $43,426, which is 43% below the national average. Median home value is $116,000, 58% below the US average. 19.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36560 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 181.8 square miles in Mount Vernon, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 3,690 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 36560 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36560 sits at $43,426 (29% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $27,922. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.2%. On housing, the median home value is $116,000 (35% below the state average) with median rent at $787 per month, and 82.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36560 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36560 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 36560

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36560.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36560, Mount Vernon, 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

3,690

Population

181.8

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
Get an A-F grade across income, safety, housing, rent, education, commute, and childcare for this ZIP code.
View Scorecard →

Who lives in ZIP 36560?

43.4

Median Age

43.4%

Male

56.6%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 25.2%
African American 42.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 9.9%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 21.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$43,426

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$27,922

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

3.2%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.2%

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

What does housing look like?

1,250

Total Housing Units

1,030

Occupied Units

220

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.6%
Renter 17.4%

$116,000

Median Home Value

-35% vs state

$787

Median Rent

1980

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 36 business establishments in ZIP 36560, employing approximately 255 people with a combined annual payroll of $10,485,000.

36

Businesses

255

Employees

$10.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 8 22.2%
Construction 6 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 13.9%
Other services (except public administration) 5 13.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 8.3%

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 36560 vs 36513 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36513 Calvert, AL 555 5.6 mi
36512 Bucks, AL 46 7.0 mi
36553 Mc Intosh, AL 3,575 10.1 mi
36556 Malcolm, AL 308 8.6 mi
36521 Chunchula, AL 5,431 12.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mobile County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36560 in?
ZIP code 36560 (Mount Vernon) 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 36560?
ZIP code 36560 in Mount Vernon, AL has a population of 3,690 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36560?
The median household income in ZIP 36560 is $43,426, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36560?
The median home value in ZIP 36560 is $116,000, which is 58% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36560?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36560 is African American at 42.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36560?
ZIP code 36560 has 36 business establishments employing approximately 255 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36560?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36560 are: Retail trade (8), Construction (6), Health care and social assistance (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36560?
In ZIP code 36560, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36560?
In ZIP code 36560, approximately 82.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36560?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36560 is 12.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

ZIP Code Research Guides

Official Data Resources for Mount Vernon, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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.

PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.