ZIP Code 36571
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Saraland · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 14,423
- Median income
- $62,047
- Median home value
- $217,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 25.1%
- Land area
- 118.2 sq mi
122/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.1
Chicago
ZIP code 36571 in Saraland, Alabama has a population of 14,423. The median household income is $62,047, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $217,900, 22% below the US average. 25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36571 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 118.2 square miles in Saraland, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 14,423 residents, producing a population density of 122 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 36571 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36571 sits at $62,047 (2% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $41,032. The poverty rate stands at 10.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $217,900 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $1,060 per month, and 79.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36571 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36571 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 36571
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36571.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
62 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
45 establishments
- Construction
Construction
33 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 36571, Saraland, 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
14,423
Population
118.2
Area (sq mi)
122
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36571?
43.1
Median Age
50.0%
Male
50.0%
Female
1.0%
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?
$62,047
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$41,032
Per Capita Income
10.6%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
25.8 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?
7,667
Total Housing Units
7,057
Occupied Units
610
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,900
Median Home Value
+23% vs state
$1,060
Median Rent
1981
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
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36571 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 155 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 175 |
| 2022 | +16.3% | 203 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 222 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 231 |
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 416 business establishments in ZIP 36571, employing approximately 6,268 people with a combined annual payroll of $219,564,000.
416
Businesses
6,268
Employees
$219.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 71 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 62 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 13.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 45 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 33 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 7.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 5.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.4% |
| Information | 9 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.0% |
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 36571 vs 36572 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36572 | Satsuma, AL | 6,340 | 2.3 mi |
| 36611 | Mobile, AL | 6,106 | 5.1 mi |
| 36612 | Mobile, AL | 4,541 | 6.2 mi |
| 36613 | Eight Mile, AL | 12,749 | 5.5 mi |
| 36525 | Creola, AL | 1,935 | 5.6 mi |
| 36617 | Mobile, AL | 13,967 | 8.7 mi |
| 36610 | Mobile, AL | 13,209 | 7.5 mi |
| 36616 | Mobile, AL | 27 | 8.2 mi |
| 36607 | Mobile, AL | 6,852 | 10.0 mi |
| 36505 | Axis, AL | 1,481 | 8.3 mi |
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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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