| City: | Atmore, Alabama |
| County: | Escambia County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 11:10:26 PM |
| Population: | 1,255 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 251 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 31.0239, -87.4938 |
| Land Area: | 0.034 sq mi |
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ZIP code 36503 serves three Alabama correctional facilities in Atmore: Fountain Correctional Facility, Holman Prison, and J O Davis Correctional Facility. All 1,255 residents counted in this ZIP are incarcerated individuals. There are zero households, businesses, or traditional residential structures.
The three facilities share this PO Box-classified ZIP code, operating within the boundaries of Atmore's standard ZIP 36502. Mail processing for inmates follows strict institutional protocols, with all correspondence screened before distribution. The facilities use building names rather than street addresses for internal mail routing.
Demographics reflect the incarcerated population: 783 inmates are Black (62.4%), 471 are White (37.5%), and the median age is 39.4 years. Educational attainment data shows just 1.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Per capita income of $5,252 reflects institutional work programs rather than standard employment.
Mail sent to inmates must include the inmate's full legal name, Alabama Department of Corrections number, facility name, and the 36503 ZIP code. The USPS classifies this as a PO Box ZIP because it contains no residential carrier routes. All three facilities appear in the ZIP+4 directory as named buildings with city carrier route designations.
Street names correspond directly to the three correctional facility names, with no traditional residential street infrastructure.
ZIP Code 36503 has 1,255 residents and 0 households. The median age is 39.4 years, about the same as the state (39.7) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 100.0% male and 0.0% female, which is much higher than the state male share (48.3%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (62.4%, much higher than the state average of 25.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (37.5%, much lower than the state average of 64.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (25.8%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 1,255Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 1,121Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 36,911.8 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 0Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 0.00Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 0.00Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1,371 | 1,294 | 1,121 |
| Decennial Census | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1,255 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 39.4
Male Median Age: 39.4
Female Median Age: 0
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 158 | 219 | 222 | 204 | 142 | 82 | 69 | 54 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| Female | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61 | 158 | 219 | 222 | 204 | 142 | 82 | 69 | 54 | 23 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 3 |
| White: | 471 | 37.53% |
| Black: | 783 | 62.39% |
| Hispanic:* | 1 | 0.08% |
| Asian: | 0 | 0% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 1,255 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,255 | 100.00% | 39.4 years |
| Females: | 0 | 0% | 0.0 years |
| Total: | 1,255 | 100% | 39.4 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 1,102 | 98.31% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 13 | 1.16% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 6 | 0.54% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.54% |
| Total Population: | 1,121 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 1,115 | 99.46% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 6 | 0.54% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $0, which is far less than the state median ($62,027), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $43,438 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($44,141), with a current gap of $43,438 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 0.0%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $42,727 | $43,438 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 1,121 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 1,121 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0% |
| Service: | 0 | 0% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 0 | 100% |
In 2023, 1.20% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 67.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). Insufficient data for health insurance coverage. Insufficient data for poverty. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is on par with the state rate (26.10%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 91 | 8.43% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 261 | 24.17% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 522 | 48.33% |
| Some college, no degree: | 137 | 12.69% |
| Associate's degree: | 56 | 5.19% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 13 | 1.20% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 1,080 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 728 | 67.41% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 13 | 1.20% |
| Private Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Public Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 0 | 0% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 6 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 6 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 36503 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 378Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 0Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $0Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 0Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 36503 is located in Escambia County, Alabama, within the Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA ) and Alabama's 1st Congressional District. This area has a population of 0 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 36503. It covers 0.034 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Number: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 0Source: Census |
| MSA: | Source: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.034 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 01Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 6066.83 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 0103004Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Atmore city; AlabamaSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 36503 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.