36502 ZIP Code — Atmore, AL

Escambia County, Alabama

ZIP code 36502 is located in Atmore, Alabama, within Escambia County. It covers approximately 330.81 square miles and serves a population of 16,132 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36502

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $131,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $35,808. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (17%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36502 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,132

population

330.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36502 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36502

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Atmore	Acceptable
Atmore	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36480 Uriah (13.2 mi) 36562 Perdido (13.6 mi) 36441 Flomaton (16 mi) 36550 Little River (17.9 mi) 32535 Century (18 mi) 36445 Frisco City (18.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,132
Population density	49 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	053

Geography
Land area	330.81 sq mi
Water area	1.59 sq mi
Latitude	31.1743
Longitude	-87.4950
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.2%	64.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	24.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	9.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.3%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

16,132

Population

People per sq mi

41.1

Median age

$35,808

Median household income

$20,407

Per capita income

$131,400

Median home value

$643

Median monthly rent

63.8%

Home ownership

23.2%

Poverty rate

8.7%

Unemployment

5,285

Housing units

9.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

560

Under 5

549

560

5–9

549

392

10–14

384

504

15–19

495

479

20–24

470

1,114

25–34

1,092

973

35–44

953

913

45–54

895

455

55–59

447

573

60–64

561

889

65–74

871

596

75–84

585

138

85+

135

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,670	22.7%
18 and over	12,462	77.3%
65 and over	3,214	19.9%
Median age	41.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 48.9%

Black or African American 40.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 6.3%

Two or more races 2.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

Asian 0.5%

Other race 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	7,933	48.9%
Black or African American	6,609	40.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	1,026	6.3%
Two or more races	426	2.6%
Hispanic or Latino	106	0.7%
Asian	78	0.5%
Other race	60	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.2%	64.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.2%	24.8%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	7.6%	9.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	1.3%	4.4%

Under $10k 11.9%

$10k–$15k 6.6%

$15k–$25k 15.1%

$25k–$35k 15.8%

$35k–$50k 14.4%

$50k–$75k 13.8%

$75k–$100k 10.7%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.9%
$10k–$15k	6.6%
$15k–$25k	15.1%
$25k–$35k	15.8%
$35k–$50k	14.4%
$50k–$75k	13.8%
$75k–$100k	10.7%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$35,808

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 25.8%

$100k–$150k 12.8%

$150k–$200k 24.7%

$200k–$300k 16.2%

$300k–$500k 4.5%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$131,400
Median rent / month	$643
Owner occupied	63.8%
Renter occupied	36.2%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	67.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	19.8%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.41

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	25.2%
1980–1989	20.5%
1970–1979	12.7%
1960–1969	9.0%
1950–1959	10.0%
1940–1949	2.2%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	3.6%
2 bedrooms	17.8%
3 bedrooms	67.9%
4 bedrooms	7.9%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	43.5%
2 vehicles	31.7%
3 or more	17.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.7%
Electricity	87.1%
Propane / LP gas	3.6%
Wood	1.0%
No fuel used	1.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,274	36.5%
Cohabiting couple	135	2.2%
Male householder, no spouse	1,471	23.6%
Female householder, no spouse	2,350	37.7%
Households with children under 18	1,470	23.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,487	39.9%
Average household size	2.45

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.3%	31.0%
Married	41.4%	35.1%
Separated	0.3%	4.1%
Widowed	3.7%	14.4%
Divorced	14.2%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.5%

Some HS, no diploma 13.9%

HS graduate 49.0%

Some college, no degree 16.9%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 3.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.6%
Bachelor's or higher	9.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	174	5.7%
Kindergarten	51	1.7%
Elementary school	1,455	47.8%
High school	837	27.5%
College / grad school	526	17.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.9%

Manufacturing 15.4%

Education & healthcare 13.6%

Public administration 10.2%

Construction 6.5%

Other services 4.7%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Professional & management 3.4%

Agriculture & mining 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.0%
Service	21.9%
Sales & office	24.1%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	20.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.4%
Government	14.2%
Self-employed	4.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.5%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.8%
Carpool	7.6%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	0.6%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.0

Poverty

All people 23.2%

Under 18 years 26.2%

18 and over 22.3%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 33.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.3%
Retirement income	24.8%
Supplemental Security	7.1%
Cash public assistance	0.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.2%
High blood pressure	46.3%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	16.5%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	31.8%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.8%
Binge drinking	13.5%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.6%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	22.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	45.2%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	25.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,074	8.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.3%
Under 18	1.6%
18–64 years	21.1%
65 and over	39.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.9%
Public insurance	47.1%
No insurance	13.6%
Uninsured under 19	6.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,023	93.1%
Spanish	164	1.1%
Other Indo-European	131	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.0%
Other languages	26	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	15,960	98.9%
Born in same state	15,853	98.3%
Born in different state	12,651	78.4%
Foreign born	107	0.7%
Naturalized citizen	172	1.1%
Not a US citizen	162	94.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,210	7.5%
Italian	827	5.1%
French	771	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	372	2.3%
German	14	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	80.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36502

What city is ZIP code 36502 in?

ZIP code 36502 is primarily assigned to Atmore, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36502 in?

ZIP code 36502 falls within Escambia County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36502?

23% of residents in ZIP code 36502 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36502?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 36502 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 36502 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36502?

Health data for ZIP code 36502 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36502 in?

ZIP code 36502 observes the CST timezone.