What to know about ZIP 36536
ZIP code 36536 covers ZIP 36536 with a population of about 7,951.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 43.1 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MOBILE - PENSACOLA (FT WALT) media market.
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ZIP Code 36536 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
7,951
Density
N/A
Median income
$58,542
-22% vs US avg
Home value
$249,800
-28% vs US avg
Median rent
$916
-21% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 36536
Income and economy in ZIP 36536
Median household income in ZIP 36536 is about $58,542 — about 22% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 13.9%; unemployment rate near 1.7%; 32.8% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (roughly in line with the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Retail trade, Healthcare, and Food services; about 6.9% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 8.3 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 36536
Median home value is about $249,800 — about 28% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $916 (about 21% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 67.4% (about 2.0 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 36536, a household would need roughly $69,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $1,605. That is about 18% above the local median household income ($58,542), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.