36525 ZIP Code — Creola, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36525 is located in Creola, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 17.63 square miles and serves a population of 2,035 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36525

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $61,550. Poverty affects 26% of residents, above the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 36525 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,035

population

17.63

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36525 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36525

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36525. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Creola	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36505 Axis (1.8 mi) 36571 Saraland (7.3 mi) 36572 Satsuma (7.3 mi) 36560 Mount Vernon (10.9 mi) 36521 Chunchula (11.5 mi) 36611 Mobile (12.1 mi) 36613 Eight Mile (13.9 mi) 36579 Stockton (14.1 mi) 36610 Mobile (14.2 mi) 36612 Mobile (14.5 mi) 36507 Bay Minette (14.6 mi) 36527 Daphne (14.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,035
Population density	115 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	17.63 sq mi
Water area	0.96 sq mi
Latitude	30.9359
Longitude	-87.9968
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	49.9%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,035

Population

115

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$61,550

Median household income

$28,600

Per capita income

$168,400

Median home value

$942

Median monthly rent

78.8%

Home ownership

25.8%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

595

Housing units

15.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

100

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

143

25–34

149

101

35–44

105

111

45–54

116

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

111

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	534	26.2%
18 and over	1,501	73.8%
65 and over	337	16.6%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79.7%

Black or African American 12.2%

Two or more races 5.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%

Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,636	79.7%
Black or African American	250	12.2%
Two or more races	118	5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	1.3%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.9%
Asian	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.9%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	30.7%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.1%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.4%

$10k–$15k 4.7%

$15k–$25k 4.4%

$25k–$35k 12.2%

$35k–$50k 15.9%

$50k–$75k 15.2%

$75k–$100k 19.1%

$100k–$150k 12.2%

$150k–$200k 5.1%

$200k+ 4.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.4%
$10k–$15k	4.7%
$15k–$25k	4.4%
$25k–$35k	12.2%
$35k–$50k	15.9%
$50k–$75k	15.2%
$75k–$100k	19.1%
$100k–$150k	12.2%
$150k–$200k	5.1%
$200k+	4.7%
Median income	$61,550

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.0%

$50k–$100k 7.8%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 16.6%

$200k–$300k 23.5%

$300k–$500k 12.3%

$500k–$1M 5.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,400
Median rent / month	$942
Owner occupied	78.8%
Renter occupied	21.2%
Vacant	5.5%
Single-family detached	70.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.3%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.77

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.9%
2000–2009	16.0%
1990–1999	19.8%
1980–1989	11.7%
1970–1979	33.5%
1960–1969	12.5%
1950–1959	2.4%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	0.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	3.5%
2 bedrooms	18.0%
3 bedrooms	60.2%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.4%
1 vehicle	26.7%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	36.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	18.1%
Electricity	80.9%
Propane / LP gas	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	384	54.6%
Cohabiting couple	54	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	88	12.5%
Female householder, no spouse	177	25.2%
Households with children under 18	276	39.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	225	32.0%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.5%	17.0%
Married	58.9%	54.8%
Separated	1.5%	3.7%
Widowed	1.6%	5.9%
Divorced	15.5%	18.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 13.2%

HS graduate 35.7%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 15.9%

Bachelor's degree 11.9%

Graduate / professional 3.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	15.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	37	9.6%
Kindergarten	24	6.2%
Elementary school	229	59.2%
High school	66	17.1%
College / grad school	31	8.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Construction 11.6%

Manufacturing 10.1%

Retail trade 8.5%

Transportation & utilities 8.5%

Other services 8.4%

Professional & management 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.2%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Public administration 4.5%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.7%
Service	17.8%
Sales & office	17.4%
Natural resources & construction	19.0%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.9%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	3.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.1%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	2.0%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 25.8%

Under 18 years 41.6%

18 and over 20.2%

Married-couple families 1.0%

Female-led households 54.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.0%
Retirement income	32.0%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	37.4%
High cholesterol	35.6%
Diabetes	12.2%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.7%
Binge drinking	17.5%
No physical activity	27.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.8%
Depression	25.9%
Fair or poor health	20.2%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	12.9%
No health insurance	18.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.0%
Teeth loss	20.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	147	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	9.6%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	41.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	53.5%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	8.8%
Uninsured under 19	10.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,839	90.4%
Spanish	6	0.3%
Other Indo-European	6	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,031	99.8%
Born in same state	2,018	99.2%
Born in different state	1,536	75.5%
Foreign born	13	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	282	13.9%
French	138	6.8%
Italian	113	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	15	0.7%
German	11	0.5%
Polish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.5%
Internet access	91.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36525

What city is ZIP code 36525 in?

ZIP code 36525 is primarily assigned to Creola, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36525 in?

ZIP code 36525 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36525?

26% of residents in ZIP code 36525 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36525 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 36525 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36525 have a large veteran population?

10% of civilians in ZIP code 36525 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36525?

The median home value in ZIP code 36525 is $168,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 36525 in?

ZIP code 36525 observes the CST timezone.