City

Saraland, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mobile County  ·  Alabama

👥17,037Population
💰$61,574Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂43.8Median Age
🏠$210,100Median Home Value▼ 25% below avg
🎓33.7%College Grads▼ 13% below avg
📊3.8%Unemployment▼ 23% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 78.7%Hispanic: 0.8%Black: 16%Asian: 0.6%Other: 3%Race
White78.7%
Hispanic0.8%
Black16.0%
Asian0.6%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.44
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads33.7% ▼ 13% below avg
Unemployment3.8% ▼ 23% below avg
No HS Diploma102 (0.9%)
HS Graduate4,503 (40%)
Some College1,342 (11.9%)
Associates1,517 (13.5%)
Bachelors929 (8.3%)
Graduate Degree2,864 (25.4%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 11.9%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 8.3%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College11.9%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors8.3%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.4%Renter: 23.6%Tenure
Owner76.4%
Renter23.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
15%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,574 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$210,100 ▼ 25% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,072/mo
Total Housing Units7,755
Vacant Units791

Income Distribution

Under $25k
18%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
49%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
56%
About Saraland, AL

Saraland is a city in Alabama, located in Mobile County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 17,037 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.8 years.

Economically, Saraland is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,574 is below the national average. Approximately 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Saraland is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $210,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,072 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.4%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Saraland is moderately educated. 33.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (78.72%).

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

ZIP Codes in Saraland
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36571 17,037 $61,574 $210,100 $1,072 3.8% 33.7% 76.4%