PlainZIP

Theodore, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36582

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

24,624
118/sq mi
$64,763
Median income
$184,500
Median home value
20.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

38th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
118
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36582 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36582 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Theodore, Mobile County, Alabama, with 24,624 residents across 208.0 square miles, a density of 118 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36582 reports a modest median household income of $64,763 (6% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $35,781. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. The typical home here is valued at $184,500 (4% above the state average); renters pay a median of $889 monthly, and 79.9% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36582 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 36582

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Theodore, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36582.

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 36582, Theodore, 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

24,624

Population

208.0

Area (sq mi)

118

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36582?

42.9

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 70.7%
African American 17.7%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$64,763

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$35,781

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

27.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36582 ranks nationally

Theodore, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$64,763 38th percentile higher than 38% 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 58.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,645

Total Housing Units

9,908

Occupied Units

737

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$184,500

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$889

Median Rent

1989

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

-2.3%

YoY Change (2024)

213

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+113%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36582 have decreased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.6% 146
2021 +11.7% 163
2022 +17.8% 193
2023 +13.5% 219
2024 -2.3% 213

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 590 business establishments in ZIP 36582, employing approximately 12,403 people with a combined annual payroll of $692,280,000.

590

Businesses

12,403

Employees

$692.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 87 14.8%
Retail trade 83 14.1%
Wholesale trade 78 13.2%
Transportation and warehousing 52 8.8%
Other services (except public administration) 48 8.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 7.5%
Manufacturing 43 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 7.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 6.3%
Accommodation and food services 31 5.3%
Finance and insurance 15 2.5%
Health care and social assistance 10 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 7 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 0.7%
Information 3 0.5%
Educational services 3 0.5%

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 36582 vs 36590 →

ZIP 36582 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 36582 ranks #3 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 36582 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 36582 ranks #3 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
36590 Theodore, AL 20 1.5 mi
36544 Irvington, AL 12,476 4.3 mi
36568 Saint Elmo, AL 162 5.9 mi
36619 Mobile, AL 14,269 6.1 mi
36523 Coden, AL 2,818 9.2 mi
36693 Mobile, AL 17,847 8.1 mi
36605 Mobile, AL 30,111 8.4 mi
36509 Bayou La Batre, AL 1,983 9.1 mi
36695 Mobile, AL 45,118 10.4 mi
36615 Mobile, AL 391 10.5 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
36606 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 18,733
36575 standard
Semmes, AL
Pop: 18,345

Related Areas

Mobile County Theodore, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36582 in? ▼
ZIP code 36582 (Theodore) 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 36582? ▼
ZIP code 36582 in Theodore, AL has a population of 24,624 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36582? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36582 is $64,763, which is 15% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36582? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36582 is $184,500, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36582? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36582 is White at 70.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36582? ▼
ZIP code 36582 has 590 business establishments employing approximately 12,403 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36582? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36582 are: Construction (87), Retail trade (83), Wholesale trade (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36582? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36582 decreased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 36582? ▼
In ZIP code 36582, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.0% 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 36582? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36582 is 27.4 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 36582? ▼
In ZIP code 36582, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36582? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36582 is 17.0% 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.