36505 ZIP Code — Axis, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36505 is located in Axis, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 29.07 square miles and serves a population of 1,176 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36505

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $161,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $89,514. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

Overall, ZIP code 36505 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,176

population

29.07

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36505 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36505

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36505. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Axis	Acceptable
Axis	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36525 Creola (1.8 mi) 36571 Saraland (7.2 mi) 36572 Satsuma (8.5 mi) 36560 Mount Vernon (9.4 mi) 36521 Chunchula (10.1 mi) 36611 Mobile (12.9 mi) 36613 Eight Mile (13.8 mi) 36579 Stockton (14.2 mi) 36612 Mobile (15.1 mi) 36610 Mobile (15.2 mi) 36522 Citronelle (15.7 mi) 36507 Bay Minette (16.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,176
Population density	40 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	29.07 sq mi
Water area	1.32 sq mi
Latitude	30.9543
Longitude	-88.0182
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	40.8%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,176

Population

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$89,514

Median household income

$31,466

Per capita income

$161,500

Median home value

Median monthly rent

86.3%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

14.0%

Unemployment

334

Housing units

27.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

109

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	210	17.9%
18 and over	966	82.1%
65 and over	118	10.0%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%

Black or African American 2.2%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	1,092	92.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	3.7%
Black or African American	26	2.2%
Two or more races	15	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	40.8%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	26.2%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 13.7%

$15k–$25k 4.9%

$25k–$35k 2.8%

$35k–$50k 18.1%

$50k–$75k 3.6%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 30.2%

$150k–$200k 1.8%

$200k+ 10.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	13.7%
$15k–$25k	4.9%
$25k–$35k	2.8%
$35k–$50k	18.1%
$50k–$75k	3.6%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	30.2%
$150k–$200k	1.8%
$200k+	10.3%
Median income	$89,514

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.9%

$50k–$100k 24.0%

$100k–$150k 19.8%

$150k–$200k 17.4%

$200k–$300k 32.3%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$161,500
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	86.3%
Renter occupied	13.7%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	91.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	8.3%
Median rooms	7.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	26.4%
1990–1999	20.9%
1980–1989	16.3%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.7%
2 bedrooms	12.1%
3 bedrooms	39.8%
4 bedrooms	27.6%
5+ bedrooms	14.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	27.4%
2 vehicles	32.6%
3 or more	34.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.0%
Electricity	84.8%
Propane / LP gas	7.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	273	70.5%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	15	3.9%
Female householder, no spouse	99	25.6%
Households with children under 18	121	31.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	67	17.3%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.0%	33.5%
Married	66.6%	48.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	1.8%	0.0%
Divorced	1.6%	17.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 39.0%

Some college, no degree 13.8%

Associate's degree 2.3%

Bachelor's degree 13.4%

Graduate / professional 13.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	27.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	30	9.8%
Kindergarten	46	15.0%
Elementary school	71	23.1%
High school	67	21.8%
College / grad school	93	30.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.9%

Construction 22.2%

Other services 12.0%

Public administration 10.3%

Retail trade 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.3%

Professional & management 6.5%

Manufacturing 4.8%

Transportation & utilities 2.5%

Finance & real estate 2.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.8%
Service	24.7%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	21.4%
Production & transportation	14.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	18.9%
Self-employed	0.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.5

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 3.8%

18 and over 18.0%

Married-couple families 1.5%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	38.8%
Retirement income	20.7%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	6.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	37.8%
High cholesterol	35.4%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.1%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	24.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	17.4%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	62.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	16.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	33	3.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	6.6%
65 and over	66.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.8%
Public insurance	26.0%
No insurance	13.7%
Uninsured under 19	7.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,123	95.5%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,176	100.0%
Born in same state	1,165	99.1%
Born in different state	873	74.2%
Foreign born	11	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	334	28.4%
Arab	197	16.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	68	5.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36505

What city is ZIP code 36505 in?

ZIP code 36505 is primarily assigned to Axis, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36505 in?

ZIP code 36505 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36505 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 36505 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36505?

16% of residents in ZIP code 36505 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36505 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 36505 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36505?

The median home value in ZIP code 36505 is $161,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 36505 in?

ZIP code 36505 observes the CST timezone.