36509 ZIP Code — Bayou La Batre, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36509 is located in Bayou La Batre, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 9.91 square miles and serves a population of 1,575 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36509

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 $83,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $39,375. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 45% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 19% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 23%.

Overall, ZIP code 36509 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,575

population

9.91

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36509 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36509

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36509. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bayou La Batre	Acceptable
Bayou La Batre	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36523 Coden (4.6 mi) 36544 Irvington (5.4 mi) 36541 Grand Bay (7.1 mi) 36582 Theodore (7.5 mi) 36528 Dauphin Island (10.9 mi) 36619 Mobile (13.8 mi) 39581 Pascagoula (14.1 mi) 36695 Mobile (15.8 mi) 39563 Moss Point (16.2 mi) 36693 Mobile (16.7 mi) 36605 Mobile (16.8 mi) 39595 Pascagoula (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,575
Population density	159 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	9.91 sq mi
Water area	1.06 sq mi
Latitude	30.4041
Longitude	-88.2603
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	59.1%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,575

Population

159

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$39,375

Median household income

$19,305

Per capita income

$83,500

Median home value

$716

Median monthly rent

70.4%

Home ownership

26.9%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

526

Housing units

7.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

121

45–54

148

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	306	19.4%
18 and over	1,269	80.6%
65 and over	317	20.1%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 49.9%

Asian 33.8%

Black or African American 6.6%

Two or more races 5.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.6%

Other race 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	790	49.9%
Asian	535	33.8%
Black or African American	105	6.6%
Two or more races	93	5.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	2.7%
Hispanic or Latino	9	0.6%
Other race	9	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.1%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.3%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 14.7%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$15k–$25k 15.3%

$25k–$35k 11.1%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 19.1%

$75k–$100k 8.7%

$100k–$150k 8.7%

$150k–$200k 1.5%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.7%
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$15k–$25k	15.3%
$25k–$35k	11.1%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	19.1%
$75k–$100k	8.7%
$100k–$150k	8.7%
$150k–$200k	1.5%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$39,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.2%

$50k–$100k 49.4%

$100k–$150k 11.9%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 6.7%

$300k–$500k 3.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,500
Median rent / month	$716
Owner occupied	70.4%
Renter occupied	29.6%
Vacant	20.2%
Single-family detached	78.2%
Large apartment buildings	1.0%
Mobile homes	10.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	3.13

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.2%
2000–2009	23.5%
1990–1999	11.3%
1980–1989	5.4%
1970–1979	12.3%
1960–1969	8.0%
1950–1959	18.1%
1940–1949	5.5%
1939 or earlier	14.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	33.1%
3 bedrooms	54.0%
4 bedrooms	6.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.7%
1 vehicle	41.6%
2 vehicles	30.9%
3 or more	14.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	25.8%
Electricity	74.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	221	40.2%
Cohabiting couple	16	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	170	30.9%
Female householder, no spouse	143	26.0%
Households with children under 18	112	20.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	243	44.2%
Average household size	2.86

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.4%	28.6%
Married	39.7%	40.2%
Separated	4.0%	1.2%
Widowed	13.3%	20.0%
Divorced	14.6%	9.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 15.9%

Some HS, no diploma 26.3%

HS graduate 27.5%

Some college, no degree 11.2%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 7.4%

Graduate / professional 0.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	57.8%
Bachelor's or higher	7.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	34	9.7%
Kindergarten	8	2.3%
Elementary school	196	56.2%
High school	37	10.6%
College / grad school	74	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 20.7%

Retail trade 17.2%

Construction 15.4%

Education & healthcare 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.3%

Other services 6.7%

Professional & management 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 4.0%

Wholesale trade 4.0%

Finance & real estate 2.3%

Transportation & utilities 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.3%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	7.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.7%
Production & transportation	43.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.6%
Government	4.7%
Self-employed	9.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	64.1%
Carpool	28.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.5

Poverty

All people 26.9%

Under 18 years 22.2%

18 and over 28.0%

Married-couple families 19.5%

Female-led households 56.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.7%
Retirement income	20.4%
Supplemental Security	20.0%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	40.6%
High cholesterol	37.4%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	8.2%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.5%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.4%
Depression	24.3%
Fair or poor health	24.8%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	23.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	49.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	24.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	7	0.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.1%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	19.1%
65 and over	52.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.3%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	18.9%
Uninsured under 19	12.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,496	95.0%
Spanish	223	14.9%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	223	14.9%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,243	78.9%
Born in same state	1,243	78.9%
Born in different state	934	59.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	332	21.1%
Not a US citizen	280	84.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	54	3.4%
English	43	2.7%
Arab	40	2.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	11	0.7%
German	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.9%
Internet access	79.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36509

What city is ZIP code 36509 in?

ZIP code 36509 is primarily assigned to Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36509 in?

ZIP code 36509 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36509?

27% of residents in ZIP code 36509 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36509?

8% 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 36509 have a large retiree population?

45% of households in ZIP code 36509 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36509?

The median home value in ZIP code 36509 is $83,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 36509 in?

ZIP code 36509 observes the CST timezone.