City

Theodore, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Mobile County  ·  Alabama

👥23,805Population
💰$61,498Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂41.0Median Age
🏠$170,400Median Home Value▼ 39% below avg
🎓31.7%College Grads▼ 18% below avg
📊4.2%Unemployment▼ 15% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.8% Female 52.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 72.9%Hispanic: 3.4%Black: 18.1%Asian: 2.4%Other: 2.8%Race
White72.9%
Hispanic3.4%
Black18.1%
Asian2.4%
Other2.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
16%
18–24
8%
25–44
25%
45–64
29%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age41.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.48
Below Poverty20.4% ▲ 104% above avg
College Grads31.7% ▼ 18% below avg
Unemployment4.2% ▼ 15% below avg
No HS Diploma154 (1%)
HS Graduate5,297 (36%)
Some College2,330 (15.8%)
Associates2,282 (15.5%)
Bachelors1,529 (10.4%)
Graduate Degree3,137 (21.3%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 36%Some College: 15.8%Associates: 15.5%Bachelors: 10.4%Graduate: 21.3%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad36.0%
Some College15.8%
Associates15.5%
Bachelors10.4%
Graduate21.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 79.1%Renter: 20.9%Tenure
Owner79.1%
Renter20.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
9%
$50k–$100k
10%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
21%
$200k–$300k
17%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
13%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,498 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$170,400 ▼ 39% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$916/mo
Total Housing Units10,409
Vacant Units816

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
6%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
57%
About Theodore, AL

Theodore is a city in Alabama, located in Mobile County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 23,805 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 41 years.

Economically, Theodore is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,498 is below the national average. Approximately 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Theodore is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $170,400, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $916 per month. Homeownership is high at 79.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Theodore is moderately educated. 31.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (72.94%).

Theodore, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Theodore
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36582 23,805 $61,498 $170,400 $916 4.2% 31.7% 79.1%