36568 ZIP Code — Saint Elmo, AL
Mobile County, Alabama
ZIP code 36568 is located in Saint Elmo, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 0.76 square miles and serves a population of 85 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.
85
population
0.76
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36568 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36568
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36568. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Saint Elmo | Acceptable |
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 85 |
| Population density | 112 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.76 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.5036 |
| Longitude | -88.2528 |
| 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 | 70.3% | 50.3% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 29.6% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 16.7% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 29.7% | 3.4% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
85
Population
112
People per sq mi
50.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$78,989
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
44.4%
Home ownership
58.8%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unemployment
16
Housing units
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
24
20–24
6
29
45–54
7
15
55–59
4
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 18 and over | 85 | 100.0% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 50.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
100%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 100% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 70.3% | 50.3% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 0.0% | 29.6% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 0.0% | 16.7% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 29.7% | 3.4% | 4.4% |
$10k–$15k
55.6%
$200k+
44.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| $10k–$15k | 55.6% |
| $200k+ | 44.4% |
| Median income | $0 |
Housing
Home values
$300k–$500k
100.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 44.4% |
| Renter occupied | 55.6% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 100.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.19 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 100.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 100.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 100.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Electricity | 100.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 16 | 44.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 20 | 55.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 43.5% | 0.0% |
| Married | 27.5% | 100.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 29.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
0.0%
Associate's degree
36.4%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
63.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 63.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 0 | 0.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Manufacturing
63.6%
Construction
36.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 70.9% |
| Service | 0.0% |
| Sales & office | 0.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 29.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 0.0% |
| Government | 63.6% |
| Self-employed | 36.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 63.6% |
| Carpool | 0.0% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.0% |
| Work from home | 36.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 0.0 |
Poverty
All people
58.8%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
58.8%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 44.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 44.1% |
| High cholesterol | 39.8% |
| Diabetes | 17.4% |
| Heart disease | 8.9% |
| Stroke | 4.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 33.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.8% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.5% |
| Binge drinking | 12.1% |
| No physical activity | 36.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 40.7% |
| Depression | 23.1% |
| Fair or poor health | 25.7% |
| Poor mental health | 16.6% |
| Poor physical health | 14.8% |
| No health insurance | 21.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.7% |
| Visited dentist | 49.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.2% |
| Teeth loss | 23.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 19 | 22.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 0.0% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 0.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 41.2% |
| Public insurance | 0.0% |
| No insurance | 58.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 85 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 85 | 100.0% |
| Born in same state | 85 | 100.0% |
| Born in different state | 0 | 0.0% |
| Foreign born | 0 | 0.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 50 | 58.8% |
| Italian | 19 | 22.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 19 | 22.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.4% |
| Internet access | 100.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36568
What city is ZIP code 36568 in?
ZIP code 36568 is primarily assigned to Saint Elmo, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36568 in?
ZIP code 36568 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36568?
59% of residents in ZIP code 36568 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 36568?
64% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Does ZIP code 36568 have a large veteran population?
22% of civilians in ZIP code 36568 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
Is ZIP code 36568 mostly rentals?
56% of occupied units in ZIP code 36568 are renter-occupied.
What timezone is ZIP code 36568 in?
ZIP code 36568 observes the CST timezone.