County

Escambia County, AL

7 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Alabama

👥36,624Population
💰$45,313Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂40.1Median Age
🏠$126,248Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓25.2%College Grads▼ 35% below avg
📊8.8%Unemployment▲ 79% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.2% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 60.1%Hispanic: 2.3%Black: 30.6%Asian: 0.3%Other: 3.4%Race
White60.1%
Hispanic2.3%
Black30.6%
Asian0.3%
Other3.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.1 yrs
Avg HH Size-0.45
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads25.2% ▼ 35% below avg
Unemployment8.8% ▲ 79% above avg
No HS Diploma595 (2.7%)
HS Graduate9,548 (43.3%)
Some College3,281 (14.9%)
Associates3,224 (14.6%)
Bachelors2,301 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree3,127 (14.2%)

Education

No HS: 2.7%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 14.6%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 14.2%Edu
No HS2.7%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College14.9%
Associates14.6%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate14.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.8%Renter: 31.2%Tenure
Owner68.8%
Renter31.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
22%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$45,313 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$126,248 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$708/mo
Total Housing Units16,575
Vacant Units3,892

Income Distribution

Under $25k
30%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
32%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
55%
About Escambia County, AL

Escambia County is located in Alabama and encompasses 7 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 36,624 residents. With a median age of 40.13, it is a middle-aged county.

Escambia County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $45,313 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 8.8%, significantly above the national average. The poverty rate of 19.3% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Escambia County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $126,248 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $707. Homeownership rates are high at 68.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Escambia County are majority White (60.09%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Escambia County, AL is a working-class area in Alabama. The 7 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Escambia County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
36502 Atmore 16,008 $41,136 $129,400 $707 9.4% 18.7%
36426 Brewton 16,049 $50,065 $124,700 $696 9.8% 30.7%
36441 Flomaton 3,438 $42,583 $118,800 $767 3.5% 34.6%