City

Semmes, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mobile County  ·  Alabama

👥22,444Population
💰$69,381Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂36.8Median Age
🏠$193,600Median Home Value▼ 31% below avg
🎓31.9%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊1.9%Unemployment▼ 61% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.0% Female 52.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 73%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 18.8%Asian: 1%Other: 2.4%Race
White73.0%
Hispanic4.6%
Black18.8%
Asian1.0%
Other2.4%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
27%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.8 yrs
Avg HH Size2.85
Below Poverty8.4% ▼ 16% below avg
College Grads31.9% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment1.9% ▼ 61% below avg
No HS Diploma20 (0.1%)
HS Graduate5,684 (40.7%)
Some College1,466 (10.5%)
Associates2,334 (16.7%)
Bachelors1,373 (9.8%)
Graduate Degree3,075 (22%)

Education

No HS: 0.1%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 10.5%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 9.8%Graduate: 22%Edu
No HS0.1%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College10.5%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors9.8%
Graduate22.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84%Renter: 16%Tenure
Owner84.0%
Renter16.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
32%
$300k–$500k
14%
Over $500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,381 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$193,600 ▼ 31% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,063/mo
Total Housing Units8,488
Vacant Units627

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
92%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
14%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
31%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
61%
About Semmes, AL

Semmes is a city in Alabama, located in Mobile County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 22,444 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.8 years.

Economically, Semmes is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,381 is near the national average. Approximately 8.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.9%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Semmes is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $193,600, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,063 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Semmes is moderately educated. 31.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.96%).

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

ZIP Codes in Semmes
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36575 22,444 $69,381 $193,600 $1,063 1.9% 31.9% 84.0%