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Wilmer, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36587

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

12,053
38/sq mi
$72,657
Median income
$161,800
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 49%
household income, US ZIPs
30th pct
home value, US ZIPs
38
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36587 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36587 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wilmer, Mobile County, Alabama, home to 12,053 residents across 315.5 square miles, a density of 38 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36587 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,657 (19% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,134. Local economic indicators show a 13.9% poverty rate alongside 4.1% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $161,800 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $1,131 per month, and 86.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.3, and the average commute is 37 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 1 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36587, 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 36587

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wilmer, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36587.

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 36587, Wilmer, 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

12,053

Population

315.5

Area (sq mi)

38

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36587?

37.3

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 89.9%
African American 6.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$72,657

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$28,134

Per Capita Income

13.9%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

36.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36587 ranks nationally

Wilmer, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$72,657 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

4,682

Total Housing Units

4,070

Occupied Units

612

Vacant Units

2.95

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.8%
Renter 13.2%

$161,800

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$1,131

Median Rent

1992

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

-7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

210

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+110%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36587 have decreased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 139
2021 +14.7% 160
2022 +5.1% 168
2023 +34.6% 226
2024 -7.2% 210

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 105 business establishments in ZIP 36587, employing approximately 696 people with a combined annual payroll of $31,314,000.

105

Businesses

696

Employees

$31.3M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 28 26.7%
Retail trade 18 17.1%
Transportation and warehousing 14 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 13 12.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 11.4%
Health care and social assistance 5 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 3.8%
Manufacturing 3 2.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.9%

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

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36587 in? ▼
ZIP code 36587 (Wilmer) 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 36587? ▼
ZIP code 36587 in Wilmer, AL has a population of 12,053 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36587? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36587 is $72,657, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36587? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36587 is $161,800, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36587? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36587 is White at 89.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36587? ▼
ZIP code 36587 has 105 business establishments employing approximately 696 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36587? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36587 are: Construction (28), Retail trade (18), Transportation and warehousing (14). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36587? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36587 decreased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 110%. 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 36587? ▼
In ZIP code 36587, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 36587? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36587 is 36.9 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 36587? ▼
In ZIP code 36587, approximately 86.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36587? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36587 is 13.9% 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.