City

Eight Mile, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mobile County  ·  Alabama

👥12,082Population
💰$49,317Median HH Income▼ 35% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$145,100Median Home Value▼ 48% below avg
🎓25.8%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊2.1%Unemployment▼ 57% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.2% Female 52.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 43.9%Hispanic: 2.4%Black: 52.2%Asian: 0.2%Other: 1.1%Race
White43.9%
Hispanic2.4%
Black52.2%
Asian0.2%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
19%
18–24
13%
25–44
24%
45–64
19%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.80
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads25.8% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment2.1% ▼ 57% below avg
No HS Diploma129 (2%)
HS Graduate2,538 (39.1%)
Some College1,044 (16.1%)
Associates1,110 (17.1%)
Bachelors544 (8.4%)
Graduate Degree1,129 (17.4%)

Education

No HS: 2%HS Grad: 39.1%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 17.1%Bachelors: 8.4%Graduate: 17.4%Edu
No HS2.0%
HS Grad39.1%
Some College16.1%
Associates17.1%
Bachelors8.4%
Graduate17.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70.8%Renter: 29.2%Tenure
Owner70.8%
Renter29.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,317 ▼ 35% below avg
Median Home Value$145,100 ▼ 48% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,233/mo
Total Housing Units4,890
Vacant Units905

Income Distribution

Under $25k
21%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
9%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
24%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
21%
1980s–1990s
17%
2000+
55%
About Eight Mile, AL

Eight Mile is a city in Alabama, located in Mobile County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,082 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Eight Mile is a working-class community. The median household income of $49,317 is below the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.1%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Eight Mile is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $145,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,233 per month. Homeownership is high at 70.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eight Mile is moderately educated. 25.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Black (52.19%).

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

ZIP Codes in Eight Mile
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36613 12,082 $49,317 $145,100 $1,233 2.1% 25.8% 70.8%