36523 ZIP Code — Coden, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36523 is located in Coden, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 36.81 square miles and serves a population of 3,139 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36523

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 $168,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 77%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,815. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36523 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,139

population

36.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36523 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36523

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36523. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coden	Acceptable
Coden	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36509 Bayou La Batre (4.6 mi) 36544 Irvington (7.1 mi) 36582 Theodore (8.3 mi) 36528 Dauphin Island (8.6 mi) 36541 Grand Bay (11.2 mi) 36619 Mobile (14.7 mi) 36605 Mobile (16.1 mi) 36693 Mobile (17.1 mi) 39581 Pascagoula (18.1 mi) 36695 Mobile (18.5 mi) 36615 Mobile (18.7 mi) 36609 Mobile (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,139
Population density	85 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	36.81 sq mi
Water area	8.29 sq mi
Latitude	30.3815
Longitude	-88.1874
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	50.0%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,139

Population

People per sq mi

44.7

Median age

$55,815

Median household income

$22,483

Per capita income

$168,000

Median home value

$974

Median monthly rent

76.7%

Home ownership

16.6%

Poverty rate

0.9%

Unemployment

990

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

126

10–14

119

155

15–19

148

20–24

25–34

237

35–44

226

232

45–54

220

55–59

218

60–64

208

222

65–74

210

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	739	23.5%
18 and over	2,400	76.5%
65 and over	516	16.4%
Median age	44.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 84.4%

Black or African American 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 3.7%

Two or more races 2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,765	84.4%
Black or African American	189	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	136	4.2%
Other race	120	3.7%
Two or more races	65	2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	50.0%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	36.7%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.4%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.9%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.6%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 9.1%

$35k–$50k 12.2%

$50k–$75k 23.4%

$75k–$100k 16.3%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 3.5%

$200k+ 1.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.6%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	9.1%
$35k–$50k	12.2%
$50k–$75k	23.4%
$75k–$100k	16.3%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	3.5%
$200k+	1.0%
Median income	$55,815

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 14.7%

$50k–$100k 25.3%

$100k–$150k 3.1%

$150k–$200k 10.7%

$200k–$300k 15.4%

$300k–$500k 24.7%

$500k–$1M 5.4%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,000
Median rent / month	$974
Owner occupied	76.7%
Renter occupied	23.3%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	82.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	13.1%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.64

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.6%
2000–2009	18.2%
1990–1999	15.6%
1980–1989	16.4%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	9.4%
1940–1949	1.5%
1939 or earlier	8.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	6.4%
2 bedrooms	29.1%
3 bedrooms	48.1%
4 bedrooms	14.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.8%
1 vehicle	35.1%
2 vehicles	39.2%
3 or more	24.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	13.4%
Electricity	84.1%
Propane / LP gas	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	596	56.9%
Cohabiting couple	41	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	191	18.2%
Female householder, no spouse	219	20.9%
Households with children under 18	378	36.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	388	37.1%
Average household size	3.00

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.3%	25.7%
Married	57.2%	57.1%
Separated	0.9%	2.8%
Widowed	6.4%	5.6%
Divorced	7.2%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.5%

Some HS, no diploma 15.8%

HS graduate 40.6%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 4.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	79.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	5	0.8%
Elementary school	338	55.1%
High school	239	39.0%
College / grad school	31	5.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 19.1%

Education & healthcare 10.7%

Manufacturing 10.0%

Professional & management 10.0%

Construction 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Other services 8.1%

Agriculture & mining 7.4%

Information 5.3%

Wholesale trade 4.3%

Public administration 2.9%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	20.4%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.7%
Government	11.3%
Self-employed	7.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	4.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	3.4%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	4.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	33.5

Poverty

All people 16.6%

Under 18 years 22.7%

18 and over 14.8%

Married-couple families 5.0%

Female-led households 20.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.0%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	9.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	41.6%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	34.1%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.6%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.2%
Binge drinking	15.6%
No physical activity	29.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.0%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.7%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	19.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	290	12.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	46.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.5%
Public insurance	46.0%
No insurance	18.4%
Uninsured under 19	17.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,014	96.0%
Spanish	6	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	6	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,107	99.0%
Born in same state	3,021	96.2%
Born in different state	2,236	71.2%
Foreign born	86	2.7%
Naturalized citizen	32	1.0%
Not a US citizen	13	40.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	666	21.2%
French	313	10%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	206	6.6%
Polish	142	4.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	33.4%
Internet access	90.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36523

What city is ZIP code 36523 in?

ZIP code 36523 is primarily assigned to Coden, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36523 in?

ZIP code 36523 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36523?

17% of residents in ZIP code 36523 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36523 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 36523 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36523 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 36523 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36523?

The median home value in ZIP code 36523 is $168,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36523 in?

ZIP code 36523 observes the CST timezone.