City

Coden, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mobile County  ·  Alabama

👥2,650Population
💰$57,988Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂44.3Median Age
🏠$191,300Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓27.7%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.9% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 81%Hispanic: 11.6%Black: 3.7%Asian: 0.3%Other: 2.4%Race
White81.0%
Hispanic11.6%
Black3.7%
Asian0.3%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
19%
18–24
8%
25–44
19%
45–64
29%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads27.7% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma7 (0.5%)
HS Graduate636 (42.2%)
Some College198 (13.1%)
Associates248 (16.5%)
Bachelors73 (4.8%)
Graduate Degree344 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 42.2%Some College: 13.1%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 4.8%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad42.2%
Some College13.1%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors4.8%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.3%Renter: 15.7%Tenure
Owner84.3%
Renter15.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
14%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
27%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,988 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$191,300 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$863/mo
Total Housing Units1,201
Vacant Units271

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
28%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
32%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
54%
About Coden, AL

Coden is a city in Alabama, located in Mobile County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,650 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.3 years.

Economically, Coden is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,988 is below the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Coden is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $191,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $863 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Coden is moderately educated. 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (81.02%).

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

ZIP Codes in Coden
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36523 2,650 $57,988 $191,300 $863 4.9% 27.7% 84.3%