City

Chunchula, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mobile County  ·  Alabama

👥6,060Population
💰$69,360Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$168,700Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓22.7%College Grads▼ 41% below avg
📊3.4%Unemployment▼ 30% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 86.9%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 3%Asian: 1.6%Other: 3.8%Race
White86.9%
Hispanic2.3%
Black3.0%
Asian1.6%
Other3.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
16%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.90
Below Poverty10.0% ≈ Avg
College Grads22.7% ▼ 41% below avg
Unemployment3.4% ▼ 30% below avg
No HS Diploma57 (1.6%)
HS Graduate1,539 (43.5%)
Some College715 (20.2%)
Associates421 (11.9%)
Bachelors306 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree498 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 1.6%HS Grad: 43.5%Some College: 20.2%Associates: 11.9%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS1.6%
HS Grad43.5%
Some College20.2%
Associates11.9%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 93.2%Renter: 6.8%Tenure
Owner93.2%
Renter6.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,360 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$168,700 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$959/mo
Total Housing Units2,392
Vacant Units302

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
24%
30–45 min
43%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
56%
About Chunchula, AL

Chunchula is a city in Alabama, located in Mobile County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,060 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Chunchula is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,360 is near the national average. Approximately 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.4%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Chunchula is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $168,700, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $959 per month. Homeownership is high at 93.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Chunchula is less-educated. 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (86.91%).

Chunchula, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Chunchula
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36521 6,060 $69,360 $168,700 $959 3.4% 22.7% 93.2%