| City: | Saint Elmo, Alabama |
| County: | Mobile County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:54:01 PM |
| Population: | 126 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 251 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 30.5036, -88.2528 |
| Land Area: | 0.756 sq mi |
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Saint Elmo is a small community along Highway 90 West in Mobile County, Alabama. With just 126 residents in 49 households, this PO Box Only Zone maintains 134 PO Boxes at the local post office. That's 2.73 boxes per household, meaning the post office serves a much wider area than the immediate neighborhood.
This ZIP was classified as PO Box only, and street delivery isn't available within the zone. The post office sits along Highway 90 W, the main corridor through this part of Mobile County. All 37 street delivery records in the ZIP+4 database point to addresses along this highway, with some locations using secondary units.
The community has an unusually diverse population for rural Alabama. Of the 126 residents, 40 are Asian (32%), 26 are Hispanic (21%), 45 are White (36%), and 22 are Black (17%). This demographic mix is uncommon in such a small community. The median age of 48.3 years suggests an established, middle-aged population.
Saint Elmo has 11 business establishments employing 47 people. Five residents work from home. All residents over 25 were born in the United States. The area has 55 total housing units, with 49 occupied and 6 vacant. Among occupied homes, 36 are owner-occupied and 13 are renter-occupied.
The Grove Hill neighborhood overlaps with this ZIP. Nearby communities include Irvington (0.6 miles), Fowl River in Theodore (0.6 miles), and Winfield in Tillmans Corner (1.5 miles). These surrounding neighborhoods likely include residents who use Saint Elmo's post office for mail service.
Because this is a PO Box Only Zone, all mail must be addressed to a PO Box number in Saint Elmo, AL 36568. Street delivery is not available.
All addresses are along Highway 90 W, the main corridor through western Mobile County.
ZIP Code 36568 has 126 residents and 49 households (average 2.57 persons per household). The median age is 48.3 years, significantly older than the state (39.7) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 42.1% male and 57.9% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (35.7%, much lower than the state average of 64.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (31.7%, much higher than the state average of 1.5% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (1.5%) and national averages (6.0%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 126Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 213Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 166.7 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 49Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.57Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.36Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 230 | 68 | 143 | 134 | 124 | 175 | 189 | 67 | 92 | 108 | 99 | 85 | 13 | 213 |
| Decennial Census | 162 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 126 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 48.3
Male Median Age: 50.1
Female Median Age: 48.2
| 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 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Female | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 12 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 8 | 2 |
| White: | 45 | 37.82% |
| Black: | 22 | 18.49% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 5.04% |
| Asian: | 40 | 33.61% |
| American Indian: | 1 | 0.84% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.84% |
| Other: | 4 | 3.36% |
| Total: | 119 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 53 | 42.06% | 50.1 years |
| Females: | 73 | 57.94% | 48.2 years |
| Total: | 126 | 100% | 48.3 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 213 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 213 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 213 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $69,115 (100.0%) since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,750. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 41.8%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 69.6%, which is considerably above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Natural resources (100.0%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,115 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,750 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $69,115 | $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 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 24 | 12.70% |
| Unemployed: | 55 | 29.10% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 110 | 58.20% |
| Total: | 189 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 24 | 100.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 24 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $0, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is down $133,900 (100.00%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. The median gross rent is $0, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Insufficient data for owner/renter mix. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $133,900 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $163,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 10 | 29.41% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 24 | 70.59% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 34 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 34 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 34 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 34 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 24.40%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 29.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 100.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 40.90 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is high school (79.49%). College enrollment is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 69 | 71.88% |
| Some college, no degree: | 27 | 28.13% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 96 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 96 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 161 | 75.59% |
| Public Insurance: | 52 | 24.41% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 213 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 213 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 59.1% | 31.3% | 55.3% | 55.6% | 100.0% | 29.4% |
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): | 24 | 20.51% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 93 | 79.49% |
| College or graduate school: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 117 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 117 | 100.00% |
ZIP Code 36568 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 44 people with an annual payroll of $1,739,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 696Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 10Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $400,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $1,739,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 44Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 36568 is located in Mobile County, Alabama, within the Mobile, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33660) and Alabama's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 412,992 people, about 0.03% of whom live in ZIP Code 36568. It covers 0.756 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.001 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Mobile, ALSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 33660Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 412,992Source: Census |
| MSA: | Mobile, AL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.756 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.001 sq miSource: 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: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 36568 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 February 1, 2026.