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Semmes, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36575

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

18,345
169/sq mi
$75,884
Median income
$205,500
Median home value
21.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Semmes pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
169
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36575 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36575 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Semmes, Mobile County, Alabama, home to 18,345 residents across 108.8 square miles, a density of 169 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36575 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,884 (25% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $35,157. Local economic indicators show a 10.5% poverty rate alongside 3.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $205,500 (16% above the state average), median rent at $1,101 a month, and owner-occupancy at 83.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.6, and the average commute is 31 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36575, plus 6 more within Mobile County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 36575

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Semmes, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36575.

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 36575, Semmes, 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

18,345

Population

108.8

Area (sq mi)

169

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36575?

36.6

Median Age

45.6%

Male

54.4%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 73.8%
African American 19.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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

How ZIP 36575 ranks nationally

Semmes, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$75,884 Top 44% higher than 56% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.5%

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

Owner 83.5%
Renter 16.5%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36575 vs 36608 →

ZIP 36575 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 36575 ranks #4 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 36575 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 36575 ranks #2 of 8 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
36608 Mobile, AL 36,864 6.2 mi
36618 Mobile, AL 16,737 6.3 mi
36613 Eight Mile, AL 12,749 6.2 mi
36695 Mobile, AL 45,118 9.6 mi
36587 Wilmer, AL 12,053 7.0 mi
36688 Mobile, AL 659 7.4 mi
36609 Mobile, AL 25,846 9.9 mi
36693 Mobile, AL 17,847 12.3 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 Semmes, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36575 in? ▼
ZIP code 36575 (Semmes) 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 36575? ▼
ZIP code 36575 in Semmes, AL has a population of 18,345 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36575? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36575 is $75,884, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36575? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36575 is $205,500, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36575? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36575 is White at 73.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36575? ▼
ZIP code 36575 has 291 business establishments employing approximately 3,048 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36575? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36575 are: Construction (54), Retail trade (41), Other services (except public administration) (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36575? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36575 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 36575? ▼
In ZIP code 36575, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.5% 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 36575? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36575 is 31.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36575? ▼
In ZIP code 36575, approximately 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36575? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36575 is 10.5% 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.