36541 ZIP Code
Grand Bay, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36541 |
| City/Town: | Grand Bay |
| County: | Mobile |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 15,601 |
| Median Household Income: | $77,577 |
| Per Capita Income: | $47,759 |
| Total Housing Units: | 6,357 |
| Median Home Value: | $145,400 |
| Land Area: | 93.1 sq miles
241.3 sq km |
| Water Area: | 13.6 sq miles
35.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.4783, -88.3460 |
Population Information (36541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 15,601 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,265 | 53.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,336 | 47.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 41.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,088 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,099 | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,069 | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 875 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 490 | 3.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,454 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,440 | 9.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,117 | 13.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,056 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 800 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,959 | 12.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 957 | 6.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 197 | 1.3% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $145,400 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $952 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 6,357 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,422 | 85.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 935 | 14.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,725 | 87.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 697 | 12.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 10,980 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 248 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 996 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,721 | 43.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,685 | 24.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,016 | 9.3% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 833 | 7.6% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 481 | 4.4% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 88.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 12.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36541 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $77,577 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $86,578 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $90,997 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $47,759 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,999 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 6,628 | 95.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 323 | 4.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,267 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,362 | 80.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 841 | 12.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 415 | 6.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 10 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 11,965 | 76.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,560 | 16.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 31 | 0.2% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 154 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 90 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 801 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 143 | 0.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 208 | 1.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 130 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 59 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 19 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36541 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 100 | 1.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 173 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 278 | 5.1% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 386 | 7.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 685 | 12.6% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,000 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 778 | 14.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,320 | 24.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 533 | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 169 | 3.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36541 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 5,844 | 88.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 253 | 3.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 59 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 322 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 34.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36541 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 43 | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 890 | 13.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,407 | 21.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 105 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 754 | 11.4% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 451 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 147 | 2.2% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 260 | 3.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 355 | 5.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,106 | 16.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 343 | 5.2% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 506 | 7.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 261 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.4% | 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 (36541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 14,345 | 91.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 10,438 | 66.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,535 | 35.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,118 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36541 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,197 | 77.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,202 | 40.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,278 | 23.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 297 | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 31 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 461 | 8.5% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36541 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,414 | 69.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 43 | 0.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 47 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,789 | 28.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 64 | 1.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36541 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 40 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 673 | 10.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,132 | 17.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,636 | 25.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 915 | 14.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 753 | 11.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 709 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 173 | 2.7% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 51 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 275 | 4.3% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36541 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 58 | 0.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 103 | 1.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 787 | 12.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,300 | 67.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,017 | 16.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 92 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36541 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 507 | 9.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 41 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,816 | 88.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 30 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 28 | 0.5% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36541 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 260 | 4.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,259 | 23.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,368 | 43.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,535 | 28.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36541 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 894 | 18.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 771 | 16.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 778 | 16.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 866 | 18.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 991 | 21.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 308 | 6.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 109 | 2.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 8 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36541 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,247 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $394 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $952 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.92 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (36541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,422 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,960 | 54.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,227 | 22.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,043 | 19.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,038 | 19.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,960 | 36.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,065 | 38.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.86 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.32 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36541 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,315 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,290 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,074 | 48.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 148 | 2.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 773 | 12.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 924 | 14.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36541 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,118 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 197 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 237 | 7.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,749 | 56.1% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 657 | 21.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 278 | 8.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 11,809 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,305 | 11.1% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 15,463 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,205 | 14.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 140 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 790 | 35.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,275 | 57.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36541 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 13,671 | 87.6% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,801 | 11.5% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,486 | 82.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 315 | 17.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 261 | 14.5% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36541 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 15,510 | 99.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 204 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 91 | 44.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 91 | 44.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 91 | 44.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 34 | 16.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 37 | 18.1% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36541 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,513 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,379 | 99.1% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 134 | 0.9% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 86 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 26 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 22 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36541 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,422 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,876 | 89.9% | 89.4% |
Grand Bay, AL36541