ZIP Code 36568

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Saint Elmo · Mobile County · Alabama

Population
162

70/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 18.7

Land area
2.3 sq mi

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36568?

18.7

Median Age

67.1%

Male

32.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

Owner 100.0%
Renter 0.0%

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36568 in?
ZIP code 36568 (Saint Elmo) 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 36568?
ZIP code 36568 in Saint Elmo, AL has a population of 162 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36568?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36568 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36568?
ZIP code 36568 has 10 business establishments employing approximately 44 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36568?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36568 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Saint Elmo, 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.

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