ZIP Code 36572 in Satsuma, AL

Data Last Updated: February 1, 2026
City:Satsuma, Alabama
County:Mobile County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:54:05 PM
Population:6,867 [See All]
Area Code:251
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:30.8552, -88.0580
Land Area:8.065 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 36572 has 6,867 residents and 2,594 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 42.3 years, slightly older than the state (39.7) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.3% male and 51.7% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (84.9%, much higher than the state average of 64.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (8.3%, much lower than the state average of 25.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:6,867Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:6,922Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:7,140Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:851.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:$99,773Source: Census ACS
Households:2,594Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$220,700Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.63Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.69Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group201020112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Census ACS Population Estimate--6,2456,4196,4116,4346,4036,2766,1616,1656,1596,1836,7256,7706,8166,922
Decennial Census6,340------------------6,867--------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 42.3

Male Median Age: 41.2

Female Median Age: 43.1

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male1752202302101842001782061912501962302411951941097534
Female1742022432581691892162042162312042502352631981428768
Total349422473468353389394410407481400480476458392251162102
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:5,83187.92%
Black:5698.58%
Hispanic:*841.27%
Asian:290.44%
American Indian:931.40%
Hawaiian:30.05%
Other:230.35%
Total:6,632100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:3,31848.32%41.2 years
Females:3,54951.68%43.1 years
Total:6,867100%42.3 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:6,62495.69%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:100.14%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1912.76%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:974.16%
Total Population:6,922100%
Total Native Population:6,63495.84%
Total Foreign-born Population:2884.16%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2024, the Median household income is $99,773, which is much higher than the national median ($80,734), is up $42,366 (73.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $35,425. Family households earn a median of $115,802 versus $37,763 for nonfamily households (a difference of $78,039). By gender, male median income is $71,053 and female is $52,007, which is generally lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $19,046 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 59.9%, which is tends to be lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.9%, which is comparable to the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (40.0%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Household Income$57,407$60,286$61,652$59,043$59,471$62,268$60,609$63,287$64,348$79,955$88,241$88,438$93,810$99,773
Median Family Income$65,413$68,188$70,300$71,410$75,498$78,949$79,563$81,385$75,298$87,128$93,651$99,205$106,779$115,802
Median NonFamily Income$39,375$39,904$41,484$31,636$36,250$35,104$29,387$28,042$29,737$25,739$24,907$45,417$46,691$37,763
Median Male Income$46,158$51,146$51,944$52,702$57,805$61,720$67,627$64,718$63,097$66,374$67,317$63,652$65,167$71,053
Median Female Income$34,318$34,298$43,317$35,956$39,575$39,873$39,442$36,531$40,493$38,050$43,207$41,413$51,161$52,007
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,25156.97%
Unemployed:1692.96%
Not In Labor Force:2,28740.07%
Total:5,707100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,30140.02%
Service:2698.27%
Sales and Office:84225.90%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:37011.38%
Production, transportation, and material moving:46914.43%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,251100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2024, the median home value is $220,700, which is well under the national median ($332,700), is up $72,900 (49.32%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $64,900. The median gross rent is $1,300, which is generally lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $241 (22.76%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $415. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.20% (59.69% with a mortgage, 40.31% free-and-clear) and renters 13.80% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 4.90%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Home Value$147,800$148,100$152,900$147,700$145,900$150,800$152,900$150,000$155,800$158,400$161,500$178,600$201,100$220,700
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:00.00%
$500 to $999:7421.08%
$1,000 to $1,499:19254.70%
$1,500 to $1,999:4913.96%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:308.55%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:61.71%
Total:351100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median Rent$1,059$1,044$940$911$939$907$969$872$885$954$1,118$1,233$1,224$1,300
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,30951.45%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):88434.75%
Renter Occupied:35113.80%
Total Occupied Housing Units:2,544100%

Occupied Housing Units:2,54495.10%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1314.90%
Total Housing Units:2,675100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,55595.51%
Multi-Family Units:1074.00%
Other Units:130.49%
Total Housing Units:2,675100%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2024, 28.10% 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 93.20%, which is well above the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 3.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 2.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), down 0.10 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.70 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (45.42%). College enrollment is 23.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1082.06%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:2514.78%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):1,90836.37%
Some college, no degree:86516.49%
Associate's degree:63912.18%
Bachelor's degree:88116.79%
Graduate or professional degree:59411.32%
Total:5,246100%
High school or higher:4,88793.16%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,47528.12%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:5,20667.98%
Public Insurance:2,20428.78%
No Insurance:2483.24%
Total:7,658100%
Has Health Insurance:7,41096.76%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)


Group20112102201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024
% of People in Poverty3.0%4.4%5.5%5.1%9.4%9.5%6.7%7.3%7.6%4.3%1.2%1.3%2.9%2.8%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:292.09%
Kindergarten:1289.24%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):62945.42%
High school (grades 9-12):26819.35%
College or graduate school:33123.90%
Total:1,385100%
Early Childhood:15711.34%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,02574.01%
Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 36572 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 75 business establishments, employing about 1,044 people with an annual payroll of $47,574,000. USPS data shows 2,715 residential mailboxes and 68 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:2,715Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:68Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:3,329Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,618Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:75Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$11,191,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$47,574,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:1,044Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 36572 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 1.66% of whom live in ZIP Code 36572. It covers 8.065 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.124 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:8.065 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.124 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:0168352Source: Census
Place Name:Satsuma city; AlabamaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


36574 | | 36571

Schools in ZIP Code 36572


ZIP Code 36572 is in the Satsuma City School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 2 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Satsuma High School 1 Gator Circle
Satsuma, AL 36572
District: Satsuma City School District
Robert E Lee Elementary 251 Baker Rd
Satsuma, AL 36572
District: Satsuma City School District
North Mobile Christian School 1255 Industrial Pkwy
Saraland, AL 36571
District: Private SchoolNearby
Evangel Christian School 1277 Jubilee Dr
Saraland, AL 36571
District: Private SchoolNearby
Prichard Preparatory School 743 Mount Sinai Ave
Whistler, AL 36612
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 36572


Alabama School Of Nail Technology & Cosmetology - Saraland 205 US Highway 43 North
Saraland, AL 36571-0000
Type: Post Secondary
Alabama School Of Nail Technology & Cosmetology - Saraland 205 US Highway 43 North
Saraland, AL 36571-0000
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Mobile 5735 College Parkway
Mobile, AL 36613-2842
Type: Post Secondary
Bishop State Community College 351 North Broad Street
Mobile, AL 36603-5898
Type: Post Secondary
Spring Hill College 4000 Dauphin St
Mobile, AL 36608-1780
Type: Post Secondary
University Of South Alabama 307 N University Blvd
Mobile, AL 36688-0002
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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