36502 ZIP Code
Atmore, Alabama
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36502 |
| City/Town: | Atmore |
| County: | Escambia |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,132 |
| Median Household Income: | $35,808 |
| Per Capita Income: | $32,495 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,540 |
| Median Home Value: | $131,400 |
| Land Area: | 330.8 sq miles
856.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.6 sq miles
4.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 31.1477, -87.4948 |
Population Information (36502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,132 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,147 | 50.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,985 | 49.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,109 | 6.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,109 | 6.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 776 | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 999 | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 949 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,206 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,926 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,808 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 902 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,134 | 7.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,760 | 10.9% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,181 | 7.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 273 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $131,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $643 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,540 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,230 | 82.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,310 | 17.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,975 | 63.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,255 | 36.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,190 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 394 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,558 | 13.9% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,480 | 49.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 1,892 | 16.9% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 790 | 7.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 682 | 6.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 394 | 3.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 9.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $35,808 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $49,599 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $50,525 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $32,495 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,234 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,694 | 91.3% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 540 | 8.7% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,743 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 4,578 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 808 | 14.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 281 | 4.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 27 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,933 | 49.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,609 | 41.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 1,026 | 6.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 78 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 60 | 0.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 426 | 2.6% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 106 | 0.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 184 | 1.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 71 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 57 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 56 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36502 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 739 | 11.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 412 | 6.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 938 | 15.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 984 | 15.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 895 | 14.4% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 861 | 13.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 668 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 451 | 7.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 187 | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 95 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36502 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,045 | 88.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 425 | 7.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 43 | 0.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 3 | 0.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 35 | 0.6% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36502 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 140 | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 372 | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 879 | 15.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 78 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,111 | 19.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 132 | 2.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 60 | 1.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 198 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 195 | 3.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 776 | 13.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 905 | 15.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 267 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 581 | 10.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 23.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (36502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 13,176 | 81.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 7,913 | 49.1% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,185 | 44.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,080 | 12.9% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36502 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,545 | 56.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,822 | 45.3% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,547 | 24.8% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 443 | 7.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 28 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 815 | 13.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36502 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,111 | 67.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 73 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 113 | 1.5% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 260 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 384 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 63 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 46 | 0.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,490 | 19.8% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36502 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 569 | 7.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 709 | 9.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,901 | 25.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,543 | 20.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 959 | 12.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 676 | 9.0% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 754 | 10.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 165 | 2.2% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 255 | 3.4% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36502 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 64 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 275 | 3.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,339 | 17.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,118 | 67.9% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 593 | 7.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 151 | 2.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36502 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 419 | 6.7% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 225 | 3.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 5,424 | 87.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 61 | 1.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 101 | 1.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36502 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 485 | 7.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,712 | 43.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,976 | 31.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,057 | 17.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36502 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 597 | 15.0% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,025 | 25.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 507 | 12.8% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 982 | 24.7% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 644 | 16.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 177 | 4.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 11 | 0.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 32 | 0.8% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36502 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,040 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $404 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $643 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.41 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (36502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,230 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,274 | 36.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 697 | 11.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,471 | 23.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,350 | 37.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,470 | 23.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,487 | 39.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.45 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.49 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36502 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,439 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,596 | 40.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,667 | 41.4% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 239 | 3.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 915 | 14.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,076 | 32.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36502 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,043 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 174 | 5.7% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 51 | 1.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,455 | 47.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 837 | 27.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 526 | 17.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,462 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,074 | 8.6% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,256 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,091 | 20.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 59 | 1.9% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,792 | 58.0% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,240 | 40.1% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36502 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,848 | 92.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,192 | 7.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 595 | 49.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 578 | 48.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 397 | 33.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 19 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36502 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,960 | 98.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 107 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 172 | 160.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 172 | 160.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 172 | 160.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 66 | 61.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 71 | 66.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 4 | 3.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36502 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,023 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,768 | 98.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 255 | 1.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 158 | 1.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 7 | 0.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 71 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 19 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36502 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,230 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 5,020 | 80.6% | 89.4% |
Atmore, AL36502