City

Atmore, AL

3 ZIP codes  ·  Escambia County  ·  Alabama

👥17,129Population
💰$41,136Median HH Income▼ 46% below avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$129,400Median Home Value▼ 54% below avg
🎓18.1%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.1% Female 45.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.1%Hispanic: 1.7%Black: 40.9%Asian: 0.6%Other: 1.8%Race
White49.1%
Hispanic1.7%
Black40.9%
Asian0.6%
Other1.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size-4.19
Below Poverty19.8% ▲ 98% above avg
College Grads18.1% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 79% above avg
No HS Diploma432 (4%)
HS Graduate4,983 (46.4%)
Some College1,792 (16.7%)
Associates1,651 (15.4%)
Bachelors913 (8.5%)
Graduate Degree962 (9%)

Education

No HS: 4%HS Grad: 46.4%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 15.4%Bachelors: 8.5%Graduate: 9%Edu
No HS4.0%
HS Grad46.4%
Some College16.7%
Associates15.4%
Bachelors8.5%
Graduate9.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.4%Renter: 34.6%Tenure
Owner65.4%
Renter34.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$41,136 ▼ 46% below avg
Median Home Value$129,400 ▼ 54% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$707/mo
Total Housing Units7,404
Vacant Units1,452

Income Distribution

Under $25k
32%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
39%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
56%
About Atmore, AL

Atmore is a city in Alabama, located in Escambia County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 17,129 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.09 years.

Economically, Atmore is a working-class community. The median household income of $41,136 is below the national average. Approximately 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Atmore is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $129,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $707 per month. Homeownership is high at 65.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Atmore is less-educated. 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.1%.

Atmore, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Atmore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36502 16,008 $41,136 $129,400 $707 9.4% 18.7% 65.4%