36522 ZIP Code — Citronelle, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36522 is located in Citronelle, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 233.09 square miles and serves a population of 7,101 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36522

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $155,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $46,888. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 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 smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36522 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

7,101

population

233.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36522 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36522

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36522. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Citronelle	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36521 Chunchula (6.8 mi) 36529 Deer Park (11.6 mi) 36560 Mount Vernon (13.8 mi) 36571 Saraland (15 mi) 36587 Wilmer (15.1 mi) 36505 Axis (15.7 mi) 36613 Eight Mile (16.4 mi) 36575 Semmes (17.3 mi) 36525 Creola (17.3 mi) 36584 Vinegar Bend (18 mi) 36553 Mc Intosh (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	7,101
Population density	30 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	233.09 sq mi
Water area	1.48 sq mi
Latitude	31.0341
Longitude	-88.2656
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	56.0%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

7,101

Population

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$46,888

Median household income

$24,893

Per capita income

$155,400

Median home value

$740

Median monthly rent

69.8%

Home ownership

25.9%

Poverty rate

7.1%

Unemployment

2,220

Housing units

9.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

224

Under 5

218

252

5–9

246

356

10–14

348

262

15–19

256

200

20–24

195

464

25–34

452

349

35–44

341

379

45–54

370

265

55–59

259

217

60–64

211

419

65–74

408

190

75–84

185

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,061	29.0%
18 and over	5,040	71.0%
65 and over	1,237	17.4%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.7%

Black or African American 13.4%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 2.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Asian 0.8%

Group	Count	%
White	5,333	72.7%
Black or African American	983	13.4%
Two or more races	426	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	230	3.1%
Other race	209	2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	92	1.3%
Asian	58	0.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.0%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.0%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 14.6%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 14.2%

$50k–$75k 15.4%

$75k–$100k 10.3%

$100k–$150k 11.5%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 4.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.0%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	14.6%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	14.2%
$50k–$75k	15.4%
$75k–$100k	10.3%
$100k–$150k	11.5%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	4.0%
Median income	$46,888

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.5%

$50k–$100k 14.1%

$100k–$150k 19.3%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k–$300k 21.5%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$155,400
Median rent / month	$740
Owner occupied	69.8%
Renter occupied	30.2%
Vacant	15.8%
Single-family detached	73.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.0%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.76

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	8.9%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	24.0%
1980–1989	18.6%
1970–1979	13.7%
1960–1969	8.3%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	4.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	2.1%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	58.8%
4 bedrooms	15.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.0%
1 vehicle	31.0%
2 vehicles	46.5%
3 or more	20.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.6%
Electricity	78.8%
Propane / LP gas	2.6%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,257	50.2%
Cohabiting couple	267	10.7%
Male householder, no spouse	370	14.8%
Female householder, no spouse	612	24.4%
Households with children under 18	899	35.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	832	33.2%
Average household size	2.80

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.2%	16.5%
Married	50.6%	52.1%
Separated	3.4%	3.3%
Widowed	7.7%	16.3%
Divorced	11.1%	11.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.5%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 17.0%

Associate's degree 14.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	9.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	57	3.0%
Kindergarten	104	5.5%
Elementary school	1,013	53.9%
High school	528	28.1%
College / grad school	177	9.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.0%

Education & healthcare 16.3%

Transportation & utilities 11.0%

Retail trade 10.0%

Professional & management 9.5%

Construction 8.4%

Other services 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.4%

Public administration 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.9%

Information 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.3%
Service	15.6%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.4%
Production & transportation	23.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.8%
Government	14.1%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	6.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.2

Poverty

All people 25.9%

Under 18 years 26.9%

18 and over 25.5%

Married-couple families 14.6%

Female-led households 36.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	40.6%
Retirement income	26.6%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.0%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	37.5%
Diabetes	14.6%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.7%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.3%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	31.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.9%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	14.8%
No health insurance	19.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.4%
Visited dentist	54.1%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	22.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	410	8.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.8%
Under 18	7.1%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	42.4%
Public insurance	52.9%
No insurance	15.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,659	93.8%
Spanish	19	0.3%
Other Indo-European	10	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	9	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	7,061	99.4%
Born in same state	6,995	98.5%
Born in different state	4,763	67.1%
Foreign born	66	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	40	0.6%
Not a US citizen	31	77.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,265	17.8%
French	702	9.9%
Italian	520	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	123	1.7%
German	7	0.1%
Polish	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	94.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36522

What city is ZIP code 36522 in?

ZIP code 36522 is primarily assigned to Citronelle, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36522 in?

ZIP code 36522 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36522?

26% of residents in ZIP code 36522 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36522?

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 36522 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 36522 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36522?

The median home value in ZIP code 36522 is $155,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 36522 in?

ZIP code 36522 observes the CST timezone.