36572 ZIP Code — Satsuma, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36572 is located in Satsuma, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 8.06 square miles and serves a population of 6,770 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36572

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 $178,600. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,438. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 37% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36572 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,770

population

8.06

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36572 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36572

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36572. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Satsuma	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36611 Mobile (5.3 mi) 36571 Saraland (5.4 mi) 36610 Mobile (6.9 mi) 36525 Creola (7.3 mi) 36612 Mobile (7.9 mi) 36505 Axis (8.5 mi) 36617 Mobile (9.1 mi) 36527 Daphne (9.4 mi) 36644 Mobile (9.6 mi) 36628 Mobile (9.6 mi) 36675 Mobile (9.6 mi) 36613 Eight Mile (9.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,770
Population density	840 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	8.06 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	30.8316
Longitude	-88.0178
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	33.5%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	10.3%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,770

Population

840

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$88,438

Median household income

$38,262

Per capita income

$178,600

Median home value

$1,233

Median monthly rent

81.9%

Home ownership

4.6%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

2,147

Housing units

27.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

155

Under 5

121

192

5–9

149

304

10–14

237

215

15–19

168

173

20–24

135

541

25–34

422

466

35–44

363

559

45–54

435

357

55–59

278

163

60–64

127

408

65–74

318

219

75–84

170

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,452	21.4%
18 and over	5,318	78.6%
65 and over	1,210	17.9%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 79%

Black or African American 9%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Two or more races 3.9%

Other race 2.4%

Asian 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,582	79%
Black or African American	638	9%
Hispanic or Latino	294	4.2%
Two or more races	279	3.9%
Other race	169	2.4%
Asian	85	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.5%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	24.9%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	10.3%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 1.7%

$15k–$25k 5.2%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 10.7%

$50k–$75k 19.9%

$75k–$100k 14.3%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 11.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	1.7%
$15k–$25k	5.2%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	10.7%
$50k–$75k	19.9%
$75k–$100k	14.3%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	11.8%
Median income	$88,438

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 0.5%

$50k–$100k 7.5%

$100k–$150k 16.8%

$150k–$200k 35.5%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 11.4%

$500k–$1M 1.9%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$178,600
Median rent / month	$1,233
Owner occupied	81.9%
Renter occupied	18.1%
Vacant	6.6%
Single-family detached	91.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.6%
Mobile homes	1.9%
Median rooms	6.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	19.7%
1990–1999	19.4%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	28.2%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	0.3%
1939 or earlier	2.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.9%
2 bedrooms	5.8%
3 bedrooms	66.5%
4 bedrooms	22.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	19.1%
2 vehicles	47.5%
3 or more	32.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	37.2%
Electricity	61.8%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,669	69.1%
Cohabiting couple	38	1.6%
Male householder, no spouse	412	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	295	12.2%
Households with children under 18	853	35.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	745	30.9%
Average household size	2.78

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	23.0%	15.4%
Married	59.7%	71.2%
Separated	1.4%	0.0%
Widowed	1.7%	7.2%
Divorced	14.2%	6.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.0%

HS graduate 37.3%

Some college, no degree 16.1%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.5%
Bachelor's or higher	27.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	74	4.8%
Kindergarten	116	7.6%
Elementary school	614	40.2%
High school	355	23.2%
College / grad school	370	24.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.0%

Manufacturing 18.5%

Transportation & utilities 13.1%

Retail trade 7.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Professional & management 6.8%

Information 5.5%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Construction 4.1%

Public administration 3.4%

Other services 3.0%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	42.0%
Service	8.6%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	8.2%
Production & transportation	18.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.1%
Government	15.8%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.6%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	5.5%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 4.6%

Under 18 years 6.5%

18 and over 4.1%

Married-couple families 0.6%

Female-led households 13.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.2%
Retirement income	24.7%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.6%
High blood pressure	40.0%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	12.8%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	32.6%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.5%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.7%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.1%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	19.8%
Poor mental health	16.7%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	16.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	60.2%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	446	8.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.8%
65 and over	37.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.4%
Public insurance	24.2%
No insurance	4.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,494	95.9%
Spanish	79	1.2%
Other Indo-European	39	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	40	0.6%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,481	95.7%
Born in same state	6,470	95.6%
Born in different state	5,729	84.6%
Foreign born	11	0.2%
Naturalized citizen	289	4.3%
Not a US citizen	249	86.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	952	14.1%
French	886	13.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	708	10.5%
German	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.7%
Internet access	96.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36572

What city is ZIP code 36572 in?

ZIP code 36572 is primarily assigned to Satsuma, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36572 in?

ZIP code 36572 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36572 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 36572 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36572 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 36572 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36572?

The median home value in ZIP code 36572 is $178,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 36572?

ZIP code 36572 has an estimated population of 6,770 residents, with a density of 840 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36572 in?

ZIP code 36572 observes the CST timezone.