36544 ZIP Code — Irvington, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36544 is located in Irvington, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 40.61 square miles and serves a population of 11,726 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36544

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 $129,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.

Median household income is $52,268. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 35% 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 24 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 smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks. 15% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 36544 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.

11,726

population

40.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36544 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36544

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36544. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Irvington	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36582 Theodore (2.2 mi) 36509 Bayou La Batre (5.4 mi) 36541 Grand Bay (6.1 mi) 36523 Coden (7.1 mi) 36619 Mobile (8.3 mi) 36693 Mobile (11.3 mi) 36695 Mobile (11.4 mi) 36605 Mobile (11.7 mi) 36609 Mobile (13.2 mi) 36608 Mobile (13.3 mi) 36615 Mobile (14.3 mi) 36606 Mobile (14.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	11,726
Population density	289 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	40.61 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	30.4776
Longitude	-88.2282
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	53.1%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

11,726

Population

289

People per sq mi

42.7

Median age

$52,268

Median household income

$23,829

Per capita income

$129,800

Median home value

$781

Median monthly rent

73.9%

Home ownership

21.0%

Poverty rate

5.5%

Unemployment

3,677

Housing units

8.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

371

Under 5

386

275

5–9

286

337

10–14

350

412

15–19

429

288

20–24

300

729

25–34

757

677

35–44

703

745

45–54

775

454

55–59

472

440

60–64

457

610

65–74

634

324

75–84

337

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,432	20.7%
18 and over	9,294	79.3%
65 and over	2,083	17.8%
Median age	42.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.8%

Black or African American 11.8%

Asian 10.6%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Other race 3%

Two or more races 1.6%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,446	69.8%
Black or African American	1,429	11.8%
Asian	1,282	10.6%
Hispanic or Latino	366	3%
Other race	366	3%
Two or more races	196	1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.1%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.6%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.7%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 9.9%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 9.0%

$25k–$35k 6.4%

$35k–$50k 13.1%

$50k–$75k 17.7%

$75k–$100k 16.5%

$100k–$150k 11.1%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 1.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.9%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	9.0%
$25k–$35k	6.4%
$35k–$50k	13.1%
$50k–$75k	17.7%
$75k–$100k	16.5%
$100k–$150k	11.1%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	1.3%
Median income	$52,268

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.8%

$50k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 20.8%

$150k–$200k 14.3%

$200k–$300k 19.2%

$300k–$500k 5.8%

$1M+ 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$129,800
Median rent / month	$781
Owner occupied	73.9%
Renter occupied	26.1%
Vacant	10.2%
Single-family detached	73.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	23.0%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.79

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.9%
2000–2009	26.4%
1990–1999	25.0%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	15.2%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	3.0%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	2.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	2.4%
2 bedrooms	18.1%
3 bedrooms	61.8%
4 bedrooms	14.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.9%
1 vehicle	24.4%
2 vehicles	39.0%
3 or more	26.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.5%
Electricity	86.0%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
Fuel oil	0.3%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,491	57.7%
Cohabiting couple	123	2.9%
Male householder, no spouse	463	10.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,237	28.7%
Households with children under 18	1,272	29.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,380	32.0%
Average household size	2.71

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	25.9%	18.4%
Married	58.7%	54.0%
Separated	1.7%	1.9%
Widowed	2.7%	9.6%
Divorced	11.0%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 12.3%

Some HS, no diploma 16.6%

HS graduate 38.6%

Some college, no degree 19.0%

Associate's degree 5.4%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 1.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	71.2%
Bachelor's or higher	8.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	86	3.7%
Kindergarten	244	10.5%
Elementary school	993	42.9%
High school	554	23.9%
College / grad school	440	19.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.8%

Education & healthcare 14.9%

Retail trade 10.6%

Construction 9.7%

Other services 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.7%

Professional & management 6.7%

Wholesale trade 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 3.2%

Finance & real estate 2.5%

Public administration 2.1%

Information 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	18.9%
Service	23.4%
Sales & office	17.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.7%
Production & transportation	26.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.3%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	9.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	16.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	4.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.2

Poverty

All people 21.0%

Under 18 years 29.1%

18 and over 19.0%

Married-couple families 13.5%

Female-led households 28.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.2%
Retirement income	19.2%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.3%
High blood pressure	38.8%
High cholesterol	36.4%
Diabetes	13.3%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.3%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.7%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	31.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.4%
Depression	26.3%
Fair or poor health	22.8%
Poor mental health	18.3%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	20.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.2%
Visited dentist	53.0%
Cholesterol screening	86.9%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	688	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	8.1%
18–64 years	15.9%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.8%
Public insurance	38.9%
No insurance	15.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,969	93.5%
Spanish	948	8.6%
Other Indo-European	158	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	7	0.1%
Other languages	783	7.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,630	90.7%
Born in same state	10,569	90.1%
Born in different state	8,516	72.6%
Foreign born	61	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	1,096	9.3%
Not a US citizen	616	56.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,489	12.7%
Arab	1,343	11.5%
French	605	5.2%
German	136	1.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	0.2%
Dutch	13	0.1%
English	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.8%
Internet access	92.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36544

What city is ZIP code 36544 in?

ZIP code 36544 is primarily assigned to Irvington, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36544 in?

ZIP code 36544 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36544?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36544?

21% of residents in ZIP code 36544 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36544?

The median home value in ZIP code 36544 is $129,800.

Does ZIP code 36544 have a large retiree population?

35% of households in ZIP code 36544 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36544 in?

ZIP code 36544 observes the CST timezone.