City

Dauphin Island, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mobile County  ·  Alabama

👥1,944Population
💰$64,615Median HH Income▼ 15% below avg
🎂60.9Median Age
🏠$387,400Median Home Value▲ 39% above avg
🎓55.5%College Grads▲ 43% above avg
📊12.7%Unemployment▲ 160% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.8% Female 49.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.3%Hispanic: 4.9%Black: 2.3%Other: 1.1%Race
White91.3%
Hispanic4.9%
Black2.3%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
5%
18–24
5%
25–44
16%
45–64
37%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age60.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.20
Below Poverty3.1% ▼ 69% below avg
College Grads55.5% ▲ 43% above avg
Unemployment12.7% ▲ 160% above avg
No HS Diploma9 (0.5%)
HS Graduate318 (19.2%)
Some College157 (9.5%)
Associates251 (15.2%)
Bachelors260 (15.7%)
Graduate Degree657 (39.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 19.2%Some College: 9.5%Associates: 15.2%Bachelors: 15.7%Graduate: 39.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad19.2%
Some College9.5%
Associates15.2%
Bachelors15.7%
Graduate39.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 98%Renter: 2.1%Tenure
Owner98.0%
Renter2.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
46%
Over $500k
26%

Financials

Median HH Income$64,615 ▼ 15% below avg
Median Home Value$387,400 ▲ 39% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,750/mo
Total Housing Units2,283
Vacant Units1,407

Income Distribution

Under $25k
4%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
30%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
13%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
9%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
43%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
25%
2000+
56%
About Dauphin Island, AL

Dauphin Island is a city in Alabama, located in Mobile County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,944 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 60.9 years.

Economically, Dauphin Island is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $64,615 is below the national average. Approximately 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 12.7%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Dauphin Island is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $387,400, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,750 per month. Homeownership is high at 98.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dauphin Island is well-educated. 55.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (91.26%).

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

ZIP Codes in Dauphin Island
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36528 1,944 $64,615 $387,400 $1,750 12.7% 55.5% 98.0%