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Satsuma, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36572

Mobile County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,340
264/sq mi
$99,773
Median income
$220,700
Median home value
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Satsuma pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 19%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
264
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36572 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36572 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Satsuma, Mobile County, Alabama, home to 6,340 residents across 24.0 square miles, a density of 264 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36572 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $99,773 (64% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $42,341. 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.9%. Housing costs here run $220,700 for a typical home value (25% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,300 a month; 86.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mobile County, letting you compare 36572 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 36572

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Satsuma, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36572.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36572, Satsuma, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,340

Population

24.0

Area (sq mi)

264

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36572?

48.1

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 80.2%
African American 9.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$99,773

Median Household Income

+64% vs state

$42,341

Per Capita Income

5.1%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36572 ranks nationally

Satsuma, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$99,773 Top 19% higher than 81% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%

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

What does housing look like?

2,675

Total Housing Units

2,544

Occupied Units

131

Vacant Units

2.70

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.2%
Renter 13.8%

$220,700

Median Home Value

+25% vs state

$1,300

Median Rent

1983

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

+7.8%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36572 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.0% 158
2021 +8.5% 171
2022 +17.6% 201
2023 +3.4% 208
2024 +7.8% 224

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 75 business establishments in ZIP 36572, employing approximately 1,044 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,574,000.

75

Businesses

1,044

Employees

$47.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 12 16.0%
Retail trade 11 14.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 10.7%
Other services (except public administration) 8 10.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 9.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 6.7%
Accommodation and food services 4 5.3%
Manufacturing 3 4.0%
Finance and insurance 3 4.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 36572 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36572 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36572 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36572 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36571 Saraland, AL 14,423 2.3 mi
36525 Creola, AL 1,935 3.3 mi
36611 Mobile, AL 6,106 6.2 mi
36505 Axis, AL 1,481 6.4 mi
36610 Mobile, AL 13,209 8.5 mi
36616 Mobile, AL 27 9.3 mi
36612 Mobile, AL 4,541 7.9 mi
36613 Eight Mile, AL 12,749 7.8 mi
36617 Mobile, AL 13,967 10.0 mi
36512 Bucks, AL 46 10.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mobile County

36695 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 45,118
36608 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 36,864
36605 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 30,111
36609 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 25,846
36582 standard
Theodore, AL
Pop: 24,624
36606 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 18,733

Related Areas

Mobile County Satsuma, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36572 in? ▼
ZIP code 36572 (Satsuma) 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 36572? ▼
ZIP code 36572 in Satsuma, AL has a population of 6,340 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36572? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36572 is $99,773, which is 31% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36572? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36572 is $220,700, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36572? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36572 is White at 80.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36572? ▼
ZIP code 36572 has 75 business establishments employing approximately 1,044 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36572? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36572 are: Construction (12), Retail trade (11), Professional, scientific, and technical services (8). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36572? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36572 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36572? ▼
In ZIP code 36572, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36572? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36572 is 23.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36572? ▼
In ZIP code 36572, approximately 86.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36572? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36572 is 5.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.