36571 ZIP Code
Saraland, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36571 |
| City/Town: | Saraland |
| County: | Mobile |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 16,497 |
| Median Household Income: | $63,513 |
| Per Capita Income: | $45,322 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,305 |
| Median Home Value: | $187,600 |
| Land Area: | 39.2 sq miles
101.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.4 sq miles
0.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.8546, -88.1098 |
Population Information (36571 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 16,497 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,356 | 50.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 8,141 | 49.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 43.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,028 | 6.2% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,095 | 6.6% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,303 | 7.9% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 856 | 5.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 573 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,689 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,141 | 13.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,258 | 13.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,355 | 8.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 865 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,662 | 10.1% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,409 | 8.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 263 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36571 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $187,600 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $974 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,305 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 6,564 | 89.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 741 | 10.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,951 | 75.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,613 | 24.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36571 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 11,642 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 234 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 945 | 8.1% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,817 | 41.4% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,151 | 18.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 818 | 7.0% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,915 | 16.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 762 | 6.5% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 89.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36571 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $63,513 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $90,869 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $92,569 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $45,322 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36571 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 7,538 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 7,208 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 330 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,371 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,049 | 83.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 957 | 13.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 202 | 2.8% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36571 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,273 | 80.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,424 | 14.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 90 | 0.5% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 113 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 43 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 545 | 3.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 83 | 0.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 75 | 0.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 11 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 64 | 0.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36571 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 262 | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 239 | 3.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 527 | 8.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 851 | 13.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 867 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 896 | 13.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 780 | 11.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,141 | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 523 | 8.0% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 478 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36571 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,477 | 89.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 253 | 3.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 7 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 66 | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 355 | 4.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36571 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 60 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 637 | 8.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,376 | 19.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 116 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 718 | 10.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 456 | 6.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 91 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 371 | 5.1% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 561 | 7.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,653 | 22.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 472 | 6.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 354 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 343 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36571 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.6% | 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 (36571 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 15,494 | 93.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,778 | 71.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,967 | 36.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 989 | 6.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36571 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 4,596 | 70.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,671 | 40.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,302 | 35.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 438 | 6.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 16 | 0.2% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 511 | 7.8% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36571 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 5,829 | 79.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 77 | 1.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 65 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 142 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 279 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 155 | 2.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 439 | 6.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 256 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 63 | 0.9% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36571 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 38 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 921 | 12.6% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 718 | 9.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 853 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,035 | 14.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,593 | 21.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,617 | 22.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 449 | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 48 | 0.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 33 | 0.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36571 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 23 | 0.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 675 | 9.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,201 | 16.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,386 | 46.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,818 | 24.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 202 | 2.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36571 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,121 | 32.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 52 | 0.8% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,350 | 66.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 7 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 5 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 29 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36571 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 239 | 3.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,129 | 32.4% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,477 | 37.7% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,719 | 26.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36571 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 201 | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 427 | 8.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 795 | 16.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,584 | 32.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,311 | 26.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 577 | 11.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 51 | 1.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 5 | 0.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36571 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,453 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $388 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $974 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.21 | 2.38 |
Households (36571 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 6,564 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,443 | 52.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,254 | 19.1% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,265 | 19.3% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,676 | 25.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,965 | 29.9% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,302 | 35.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.51 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.14 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36571 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,442 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,675 | 26.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,750 | 58.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 216 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 638 | 9.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,339 | 20.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36571 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,617 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 220 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 354 | 9.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,575 | 43.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 984 | 27.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 484 | 13.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36571 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 12,501 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,209 | 9.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 16,483 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,550 | 15.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 134 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,015 | 39.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,401 | 54.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36571 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 14,638 | 88.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,661 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,019 | 61.3% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 587 | 35.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 534 | 32.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 55 | 3.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36571 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 16,253 | 98.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 50 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 244 | 488.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 244 | 488.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 244 | 488.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 58 | 116.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 18 | 36.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 11 | 22.0% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 11 | 22.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36571 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 15,469 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 15,257 | 98.6% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 212 | 1.4% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 11 | 0.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 84 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 74 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 43 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36571 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 6,564 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,034 | 91.9% | 89.4% |
Saraland, AL36571