Escambia County, AL ZIP Codes
Alabama (AL) · 7 ZIP codes · 4 cities
7
ZIP codes
36,699
population (2021)
-4.2%
pop change since 2010
01053
FIPS code
Escambia County ZIP code map
About Escambia County
Escambia County is located in Alabama and contains 7 ZIP codes across 4 cities and communities.
The county's population was 36,699 as of 2021,
a decrease of
4.2% from 38,319 in 2010.
The timezone is Mountain Time (observes DST).
The Federal Information Processing System (FIPS) code for Escambia County is 01053.
| Population | |
|---|---|
| 2021 population | 36,699 |
| 2010 population | 38,319 |
| Change | -4.2% |
| County details | |
|---|---|
| State | Alabama |
| FIPS code | 01053 |
| Timezone | Mountain |
| Daylight saving | Yes |
Cities in Escambia County
ZIP codes for Escambia County, AL (7)
| ZIP code | City | County | Map |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36426 | Brewton | Escambia | View map |
| 36427 | Brewton | Escambia | View map |
| 36441 | Flomaton | Escambia | View map |
| 36502 | Atmore | Escambia | View map |
| 36503 | Atmore | Escambia | View map |
| 36504 | Atmore | Escambia | View map |
| 36543 | Huxford | Escambia | View map |
Demographics & statistics
35,569
Population
39.9
Median age
$42,069
Median household income
$22,484
Per capita income
$126,067
Median home value
$669
Median monthly rent
68.0%
Home ownership
21.7%
Poverty rate
7.8%
Unemployment
12,420
Housing units
14.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,018
Under 5
1,087
1,106
5–9
1,181
1,267
10–14
1,354
1,220
15–19
1,302
882
20–24
942
2,153
25–34
2,299
2,026
35–44
2,163
2,047
45–54
2,186
1,118
55–59
1,194
1,149
60–64
1,227
1,842
65–74
1,967
1,010
75–84
1,078
363
85+
388
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8,442 | 24.8% |
| 18 and over | 27,127 | 75.2% |
| 65 and over | 6,648 | 18.0% |
| Median age | 39.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
62%
Black or African American
29%
Two or more races
3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Other race
0.6%
Asian
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,302 | 62% |
| Black or African American | 10,426 | 29% |
| Two or more races | 1,416 | 3.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,132 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 374 | 1% |
| Other race | 208 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.2% |
Household income
Under $10k
9.6%
$10k–$15k
6.7%
$15k–$25k
12.5%
$25k–$35k
13.9%
$35k–$50k
13.7%
$50k–$75k
18.3%
$75k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
7.9%
$150k–$200k
4.3%
$200k+
2.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 13.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 7.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.3% |
| $200k+ | 2.2% |
| Median income | $42,069 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
13.1%
$50k–$100k
24.9%
$100k–$150k
19.4%
$150k–$200k
19.2%
$200k–$300k
15.7%
$300k–$500k
5.8%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
0.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $126,067 |
| Median rent / month | $669 |
| Owner occupied | 68.0% |
| Renter occupied | 32.0% |
| Vacant | 24.7% |
| Single-family detached | 68.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.3% |
| Mobile homes | 21.4% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.67 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 26.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 23.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 18.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 66.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.5% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.5% |
| 3 or more | 19.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 9.9% |
| Electricity | 82.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 5.7% |
| Wood | 0.6% |
| No fuel used | 0.9% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,576 | 44.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 480 | 3.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,403 | 16.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,524 | 34.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,363 | 26.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,822 | 34.7% |
| Average household size | 2.67 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.6% | 26.5% |
| Married | 48.4% | 41.4% |
| Separated | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Widowed | 2.8% | 12.1% |
| Divorced | 12.3% | 16.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.5%
Some HS, no diploma
11.5%
HS graduate
43.8%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
9.3%
Graduate / professional
4.9%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 14.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 326 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 206 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 3,743 | 54.2% |
| High school | 2,086 | 25.7% |
| College / grad school | 915 | 12.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
19.0%
Manufacturing
14.9%
Retail trade
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.0%
Construction
8.2%
Public administration
8.1%
Other services
7.4%
Transportation & utilities
4.3%
Professional & management
4.1%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.7%
Information
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 24.8% |
| Service | 21.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 12.8% |
| Production & transportation | 20.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.4% |
| Government | 15.7% |
| Self-employed | 5.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 90.4% |
| Carpool | 7.1% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.5 |
Poverty
All people
21.7%
Under 18 years
30.5%
18 and over
18.5%
Married-couple families
6.7%
Female-led households
42.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 40.6% |
| Retirement income | 22.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 7.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| High blood pressure | 44.8% |
| High cholesterol | 35.3% |
| Heart disease | 8.5% |
| Stroke | 4.6% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 33.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.7% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 13.4% |
| No physical activity | 33.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 24.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.6% |
| Poor physical health | 14.6% |
| No health insurance | 19.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.4% |
| Visited dentist | 49.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.1% |
| Teeth loss | 22.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,069 | 6.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.2% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 18.6% |
| 65 and over | 44.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 60.9% |
| Public insurance | 39.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 33,464 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 212 | 0.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 160 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 26 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 35,305 | 99.4% |
| Born in same state | 35,106 | 99.0% |
| Born in different state | 27,352 | 74.8% |
| Foreign born | 199 | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizen | 264 | 0.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 239 | 61.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 2,717 | 7.6% |
| Italian | 2,149 | 6% |
| French | 1,884 | 5.3% |
| English | 439 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 72 | 0.2% |
| German | 39 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 18 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.6% |
| Internet access | 81.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
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