36528 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 36528, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

36528 is a zip code in Mobile County, Alabama, which covers Bayou La Batre, with a total population of 1,771 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 36528 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 36528.

The estimated population of people living in 36528 is 1,771, with a median age of 61.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 36528 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,771
+10%
+40.33%
2020
1,610
+21.6%
-
2019
1,324
+7.73%
-
2018
1,229
 -2.61% -
2017
1,262
 - -

Population of 36528 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 36528 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.1%
94.8%
 -0.74%
Black/African American
1.7%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.8%
3.5%
 -20.00%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.4%
1.5%
 -6.67%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 36528 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 36528 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 36528 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 36528 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 61 +0.99% 60 +1.52% 62.6 +0.48%
2020 60.4 +2.72% 59.1 -1.5% 62.3 +6.86%
2019 58.8 +1.38% 60 +2.74% 58.3 +0.69%
2018 58 +0.87% 58.4 +3.36% 57.9 -0.34%
2017 57.5 - 56.5 - 58.1 -

The median age of the 36528 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 36528 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 50 -14.8% 33 -74.29% 35 13
10 to 19 76 -9.99% 47 2.69% 64 46
20 to 29 45 +58% 35 +86.08% 71 76
30 to 39 45 +286.14% 50 -47.67% 123 26
40 to 49 54 +34.17% 37 +50.56% 56 59
50 to 59 111 +1.81% 130 +19.57% 112 157
60 to 69 149 +80.89% 164 +74.24% 299 310
70+ 141 +24.64% 95 +67.38% 164 160

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 36528 zip code is $62,560.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 36528.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $73,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $107,917.00
  • 65 and over
    $51,113.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 36528 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 36528, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 36528 is currently $97,742.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.57% of households in 36528 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 36528 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    5.30%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.52%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    26.13%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.95%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    18.37%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.15%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.57%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 36528 is $46,600.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 36528 by the total population of 36528.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 36528 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 36528 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    16.22%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.48%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.28%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.38%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.65%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 36528 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 36528 zip over the age of 16 is 1,663.

Of those people, a total of 44.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 36528 is 38.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 36528 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 50 32.00% 31.30%
20 to 24 years 74 77.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 73 68.50% 8.00%
30 to 34 years 30 80.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 192 91.10% 52.00%
45 to 54 years 161 75.80% 2.50%
55 to 59 years 150 82.70% 3.20%
60 to 64 years 287 30.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 437 19.00% 9.60%
75 years and over 209 4.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 36528. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,578 45.00% 15.80%
Black or African American 30 46.70% 21.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 7 100.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 48 33.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 39 51.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,569 44.70% 16.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 36528 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 36528 is 632, with median earnings of $52,083.00.

Women in 36528 are earning approximately 55.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 632 $52,083.00
Male 316 $65,221.00
Female 316 $36,316.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 36528 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 90 $120,000.00
Business and Financial 22 $89,167.00
Computer and Mathematical 15 $78,250.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $123,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 7 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00
Legal 6 $0.00
Educational and Library 58 $57,500.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 34 $56,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $82,500.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 12 $26,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 28 $51,250.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00
Sales 76 $30,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 117 $32,014.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 8 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 28 $51,719.00
Production 21 $69,107.00
Transportation and Material Moving 25 $66,125.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 36528 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 36528.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 49 $107,321.00 41 $122,917.00
Business and Financial 10 $119,167.00 12 $27,143.00
Computer and Mathematical 10 $54,375.00 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 19 $123,750.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 3 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 2 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 15 $85,938.00 43 $54,063.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 12 $0.00 22 $48,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 14 $82,500.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 12 $26,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 15 $0.00 13 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Sales 43 $33,750.00 33 $26,607.00
Office and Administrative Support 16 $39,722.00 101 $30,903.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 10 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 8 $0.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 28 $51,719.00 0 $0.00
Production 21 $69,107.00 0 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 22 $66,500.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 773 households in 36528, with an average household size of 2.25 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 549 families living in the 36528 zip code with an average family size of 2.66 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 36528:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 496 14 39 224
Average Household Size 2.63 3.29 3.05 1.22
Total Families 496 14 39 0
Average Household Size 2.62 3.29 2.92 0

Poverty

Of the 549 families living in 36528, 1.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 36528:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,157 housing units in 36528.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 773 35.84%
Vacant 1,384 64.16%

1.44% of the total 2,157 housing units in 36528 are rental units. This is approximately 31 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 736 are occupied by the owner - or 34.12% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 36528 is $1,094.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 36528 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    6
  • Less than $500
    8
  • $500 to $999
    6
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    10
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    7
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 36528 is $310,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 36528 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    11
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    9
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    44
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    82
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    200
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    265
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    125
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 36528. The chart below shows the number of properties in 36528 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    9
  • 1940 to 1949
    9
  • 1950 to 1959
    92
  • 1960 to 1969
    156
  • 1970 to 1979
    373
  • 1980 to 1989
    353
  • 1990 to 1999
    555
  • 2000 to 2009
    447
  • 2010 to 2013
    163
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 36528 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    5
  • 1 vehicle available
    247
  • 2 vehicles available
    295
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    226

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 36528 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 36528 that commute to work in a particular way.

30.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 36528.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    57
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    134
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    21
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    10
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    12
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    27
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    72
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    12
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    35
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    118
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    44
  • 90 or more minutes
    17

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 36528 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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