City

Creola, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mobile County  ·  Alabama

👥2,209Population
💰$64,779Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$197,600Median Home Value▼ 29% below avg
🎓33.6%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊9.4%Unemployment▲ 92% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 76.3%Hispanic: 1.5%Black: 13.9%Asian: 0.4%Other: 7.2%Race
White76.3%
Hispanic1.5%
Black13.9%
Asian0.4%
Other7.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
18–24
3%
25–44
26%
45–64
23%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.06
Below Poverty23.4% ▲ 134% above avg
College Grads33.6% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment9.4% ▲ 92% above avg
HS Graduate501 (40.2%)
Some College120 (9.6%)
Associates206 (16.5%)
Bachelors224 (18%)
Graduate Degree195 (15.7%)

Education

HS Grad: 40.2%Some College: 9.6%Associates: 16.5%Bachelors: 18%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
HS Grad40.2%
Some College9.6%
Associates16.5%
Bachelors18.0%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
16%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,779 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$197,600 ▼ 29% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,065/mo
Total Housing Units743
Vacant Units22

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
97%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
19%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
53%
About Creola, AL

Creola is a city in Alabama, located in Mobile County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,209 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Creola is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,779 is below the national average. Approximately 23.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 9.4%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Creola is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $197,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,065 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Creola is moderately educated. 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (76.28%).

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

ZIP Codes in Creola
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36525 2,209 $64,779 $197,600 $1,065 9.4% 33.6% 84.2%