36571 ZIP Code — Saraland, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36571 is located in Saraland, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 39.27 square miles and serves a population of 16,497 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36571

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 75%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($63,513) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (20%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36571 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,497

population

39.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36571 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36571

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36571. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Saraland	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36572 Satsuma (5.4 mi) 36613 Eight Mile (6.6 mi) 36611 Mobile (6.8 mi) 36505 Axis (7.2 mi) 36525 Creola (7.3 mi) 36521 Chunchula (8.2 mi) 36612 Mobile (8.5 mi) 36610 Mobile (9.6 mi) 36618 Mobile (10.3 mi) 36617 Mobile (10.8 mi) 36607 Mobile (11.9 mi) 36575 Semmes (12.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	16,497
Population density	420 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	39.27 sq mi
Water area	0.36 sq mi
Latitude	30.8736
Longitude	-88.0953
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

16,497

Population

420

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$63,513

Median household income

$37,929

Per capita income

$187,600

Median home value

$974

Median monthly rent

75.4%

Home ownership

9.6%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

5,692

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

521

Under 5

507

555

5–9

540

660

10–14

643

433

15–19

423

290

20–24

283

855

25–34

834

1,084

35–44

1,057

1,143

45–54

1,115

686

55–59

669

438

60–64

427

842

65–74

820

714

75–84

695

133

85+

130

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,996	24.2%
18 and over	12,501	75.8%
65 and over	3,334	20.2%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 80.1%

Black or African American 14.6%

Two or more races 3.3%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	13,273	80.1%
Black or African American	2,424	14.6%
Two or more races	545	3.3%
Asian	113	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	90	0.5%
Hispanic or Latino	83	0.5%
Other race	43	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	42.3%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.5%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	24.2%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.1%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.0%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 8.0%

$25k–$35k 13.0%

$35k–$50k 13.2%

$50k–$75k 13.7%

$75k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.0%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	8.0%
$25k–$35k	13.0%
$35k–$50k	13.2%
$50k–$75k	13.7%
$75k–$100k	11.9%
$100k–$150k	17.4%
$150k–$200k	8.0%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$63,513

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.1%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 16.1%

$150k–$200k 32.0%

$200k–$300k 26.5%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$187,600
Median rent / month	$974
Owner occupied	75.4%
Renter occupied	24.6%
Vacant	10.1%
Single-family detached	79.8%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	3.5%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.61

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	12.6%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	21.8%
1960–1969	22.1%
1950–1959	6.1%
1940–1949	0.7%
1939 or earlier	0.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	9.2%
2 bedrooms	16.4%
3 bedrooms	46.4%
4 bedrooms	24.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.6%
1 vehicle	32.4%
2 vehicles	37.7%
3 or more	26.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	32.3%
Electricity	66.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.8%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,443	52.5%
Cohabiting couple	180	2.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,265	19.3%
Female householder, no spouse	1,676	25.5%
Households with children under 18	1,965	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,302	35.1%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.0%	20.2%
Married	58.2%	53.3%
Separated	2.5%	1.3%
Widowed	3.4%	15.0%
Divorced	9.9%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 41.4%

Some college, no degree 18.5%

Associate's degree 7.0%

Bachelor's degree 16.4%

Graduate / professional 6.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	220	6.1%
Kindergarten	354	9.8%
Elementary school	1,575	43.5%
High school	984	27.2%
College / grad school	484	13.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Manufacturing 19.1%

Retail trade 10.0%

Construction 8.8%

Professional & management 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.5%

Transportation & utilities 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.1%

Other services 4.9%

Public administration 4.8%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.9%
Service	13.6%
Sales & office	19.1%
Natural resources & construction	11.4%
Production & transportation	20.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.9%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.5%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	5.0%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.3

Poverty

All people 9.6%

Under 18 years 13.7%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 15.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.7%
Retirement income	35.1%
Supplemental Security	6.7%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	39.1%
High cholesterol	37.9%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.6%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	31.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.4%
Binge drinking	16.5%
No physical activity	26.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	25.0%
Fair or poor health	18.5%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	16.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.9%
Visited dentist	61.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.2%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,209	9.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.5%
Under 18	3.4%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	71.5%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,469	93.8%
Spanish	99	0.6%
Other Indo-European	11	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	39	0.3%
Other languages	49	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,253	98.5%
Born in same state	16,203	98.2%
Born in different state	12,609	76.4%
Foreign born	50	0.3%
Naturalized citizen	244	1.5%
Not a US citizen	174	71.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,551	21.5%
French	1,679	10.2%
Italian	972	5.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	102	0.6%
Polish	68	0.4%
German	35	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	91.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36571

What city is ZIP code 36571 in?

ZIP code 36571 is primarily assigned to Saraland, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36571 in?

ZIP code 36571 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36571 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 36571 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36571 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 36571 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36571?

The median home value in ZIP code 36571 is $187,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 36571?

ZIP code 36571 has an estimated population of 16,497 residents, with a density of 420 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36571 in?

ZIP code 36571 observes the CST timezone.