City

Bayou La Batre, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mobile County  ·  Alabama

👥1,462Population
💰$34,963Median HH Income▼ 54% below avg
🎂47.1Median Age
🏠$84,400Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓32.5%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 43.6% Female 56.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 49.6%Hispanic: 1.2%Black: 5.3%Asian: 33.1%Other: 7.7%Race
White49.6%
Hispanic1.2%
Black5.3%
Asian33.1%
Other7.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.88
Below Poverty27.1% ▲ 171% above avg
College Grads32.5% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma95 (12.7%)
HS Graduate232 (31%)
Some College72 (9.6%)
Associates106 (14.2%)
Bachelors131 (17.5%)
Graduate Degree112 (15%)

Education

No HS: 12.7%HS Grad: 31%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 14.2%Bachelors: 17.5%Graduate: 15%Edu
No HS12.7%
HS Grad31.0%
Some College9.6%
Associates14.2%
Bachelors17.5%
Graduate15.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.7%Renter: 35.3%Tenure
Owner64.7%
Renter35.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
22%
$50k–$100k
48%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
5%
$300k–$500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$34,963 ▼ 54% below avg
Median Home Value$84,400 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$722/mo
Total Housing Units631
Vacant Units124

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
3%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
13%
30–45 min
38%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
55%
About Bayou La Batre, AL

Bayou La Batre is a city in Alabama, located in Mobile County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,462 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.1 years.

Economically, Bayou La Batre is a lower-income community. The median household income of $34,963 is well below the national average. Approximately 27.1% of residents live below the poverty line.

The real estate market in Bayou La Batre is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $84,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $722 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bayou La Batre is moderately educated. 32.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 49.6%.

Bayou La Batre, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Bayou La Batre
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36509 1,462 $34,963 $84,400 $722 0.0% 32.5% 64.7%