City

Grand Bay, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mobile County  ·  Alabama

👥16,353Population
💰$76,622Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂39.2Median Age
🏠$164,200Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓24.5%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊4.0%Unemployment▼ 19% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.7% Female 47.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73.9%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 16.9%Asian: 0.9%Other: 4.6%Race
White73.9%
Hispanic2.9%
Black16.9%
Asian0.9%
Other4.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
25%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.2 yrs
Avg HH Size2.86
Below Poverty9.7% ≈ Avg
College Grads24.5% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment4.0% ▼ 19% below avg
No HS Diploma139 (1.3%)
HS Graduate4,183 (40.3%)
Some College1,734 (16.7%)
Associates1,782 (17.2%)
Bachelors969 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree1,573 (15.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 16.7%Associates: 17.2%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 15.2%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College16.7%
Associates17.2%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate15.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 86.7%Renter: 13.3%Tenure
Owner86.7%
Renter13.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$76,622 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$164,200 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$919/mo
Total Housing Units6,432
Vacant Units739

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
12%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
35%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
22%
2000+
60%
About Grand Bay, AL

Grand Bay is a city in Alabama, located in Mobile County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 16,353 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.2 years.

Economically, Grand Bay is a middle-income community. The median household income of $76,622 is near the national average. Approximately 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.0%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Grand Bay is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $164,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $919 per month. Homeownership is high at 86.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Grand Bay is less-educated. 24.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (73.92%).

Grand Bay, AL offers residents above-average earning potential within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Grand Bay
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36541 16,353 $76,622 $164,200 $919 4.0% 24.5% 86.7%