| ZIP Code | 36521 |
|---|---|
| City | Chunchula |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Mobile County |
| Area Code | 251 |
| Elevation | 121 ft |
| Latitude | 30.967765 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.186809 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 37.1 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.90 |
| Below Poverty | 10.0% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 22.7% ▼ 41% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 30% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 57 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,539 (43.5%) |
| Some College | 715 (20.2%) |
| Associates | 421 (11.9%) |
| Bachelors | 306 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 498 (14.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $69,360 ▼ 9% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $168,700 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $959/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 2,392 |
| Vacant Units | 302 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 2,392 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 302 |
| Owner Occupied | 93.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 6.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.90 |
ZIP code 36521 is located in Chunchula, Alabama, within Mobile County. With a population of 6,060, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 37.1 years. Economically, 36521 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $69,360 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36521 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $168,700 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $959 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 93.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 36521 is primarily White (86.91%). Residents are less-educated — 22.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 10.0%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36521 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 88%.
Overall, ZIP code 36521 in Chunchula, AL is characterized as solidly middle-class, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 6,060 residents, a median household income of $69,360, and a median home value of $168,700, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.