City

Wilmer, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Mobile County  ·  Alabama

👥12,039Population
💰$69,352Median HH Income▼ 9% below avg
🎂35.5Median Age
🏠$142,200Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓23.6%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊4.7%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.8% Female 51.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.1%Hispanic: 1.9%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.1%Other: 2.2%Race
White93.1%
Hispanic1.9%
Black2.4%
Asian0.1%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
19%
18–24
11%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age35.5 yrs
Avg HH Size3.07
Below Poverty16.2% ▲ 62% above avg
College Grads23.6% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment4.7% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma65 (1%)
HS Graduate2,791 (44.1%)
Some College1,137 (18%)
Associates840 (13.3%)
Bachelors562 (8.9%)
Graduate Degree932 (14.7%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 44.1%Some College: 18%Associates: 13.3%Bachelors: 8.9%Graduate: 14.7%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad44.1%
Some College18.0%
Associates13.3%
Bachelors8.9%
Graduate14.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.8%Renter: 19.2%Tenure
Owner80.8%
Renter19.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$69,352 ▼ 9% below avg
Median Home Value$142,200 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$976/mo
Total Housing Units4,616
Vacant Units704

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
9%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
4%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
42%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
24%
2000+
57%
About Wilmer, AL

Wilmer is a city in Alabama, located in Mobile County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,039 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 35.5 years.

Economically, Wilmer is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $69,352 is near the national average. Approximately 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.7%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Wilmer is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $142,200, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $976 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Wilmer is less-educated. 23.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.08%).

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

ZIP Codes in Wilmer
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36587 12,039 $69,352 $142,200 $976 4.7% 23.6% 80.8%