ZIP Code 36568
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Saint Elmo · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 162
- Bachelor's or higher
- 0.0%
- Land area
- 2.3 sq mi
70/sq mi
Median age 18.7
Chicago
ZIP code 36568 in Saint Elmo, Alabama has a population of 162. 0
ZIP code 36568 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.3 square miles in Saint Elmo, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 162 residents, producing a population density of 70 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 36568 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36568 sits at —, while per-capita income is $8,464. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 69.6%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and 100.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36568 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 18.7, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36568 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 →
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 36568, Saint Elmo, 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
162
Population
2.3
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36568?
18.7
Median Age
67.1%
Male
32.9%
Female
0.0%
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?
$8,464
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
69.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
34
Total Housing Units
34
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
6.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 10 business establishments in ZIP 36568, employing approximately 44 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,739,000.
10
Businesses
44
Employees
$1.7M
Annual Payroll
2
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 3 | 30.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 30.0% |
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 36568 vs 36544 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36544 | Irvington, AL | 12,476 | 3.6 mi |
| 36541 | Grand Bay, AL | 15,647 | 4.3 mi |
| 36582 | Theodore, AL | 24,624 | 5.9 mi |
| 36590 | Theodore, AL | 20 | 6.0 mi |
| 36509 | Bayou La Batre, AL | 1,983 | 7.7 mi |
| 36695 | Mobile, AL | 45,118 | 8.1 mi |
| 36619 | Mobile, AL | 14,269 | 7.3 mi |
| 36693 | Mobile, AL | 17,847 | 10.7 mi |
| 36523 | Coden, AL | 2,818 | 11.3 mi |
| 36609 | Mobile, AL | 25,846 | 12.1 mi |
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Official Data Resources for Saint Elmo, AL
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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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