ZIP Code 36575
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Semmes · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 18,345
- Median income
- $75,884
- Median home value
- $205,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.5%
- Land area
- 108.8 sq mi
169/sq mi
▼ 1% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.6
Chicago
ZIP code 36575 in Semmes, Alabama has a population of 18,345. The median household income is $75,884, which is 1% below the national average. Median home value is $205,500, 26% below the US average. 21.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36575 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 108.8 square miles in Semmes, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 18,345 residents, producing a population density of 169 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 36575 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36575 sits at $75,884 (25% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $35,157. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. On housing, the median home value is $205,500 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,101 per month, and 83.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36575 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36575 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 36575
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36575.
- Construction
Construction
54 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 21
Accommodation and food services
21 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 36575, Semmes, 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
18,345
Population
108.8
Area (sq mi)
169
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36575?
36.6
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
2.2%
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?
$75,884
Median Household Income
+25% vs state
$35,157
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
31.3 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?
8,494
Total Housing Units
8,019
Occupied Units
475
Vacant Units
2.93
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,500
Median Home Value
+16% vs state
$1,101
Median Rent
1996
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36575 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 146 |
| 2021 | +13.7% | 165 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 184 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 200 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 209 |
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 291 business establishments in ZIP 36575, employing approximately 3,048 people with a combined annual payroll of $128,387,000.
291
Businesses
3,048
Employees
$128.4M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 54 | 18.6% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 14.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 11.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 8.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 7.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 5.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 5.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 16 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 5.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 4.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 3.1% |
| Information | 5 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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