What to know about ZIP 36601
ZIP code 36601 covers ZIP 36601 with a population of about 2,318.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 39.1 (near the U.S. median).
It sits in the MOBILE - PENSACOLA (FT WALT) media market.
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ZIP Code 36601 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
2,318
Density
N/A
Median income
$31,136
-59% vs US avg
Home value
$73,100
-79% vs US avg
Median rent
$416
-64% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 36601
Income and economy in ZIP 36601
Median household income in ZIP 36601 is about $31,136 — about 59% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 34.7%; unemployment rate near 9.8%; 7.0% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 26.7 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Food services, and Retail trade; about 5.4% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 9.8 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 36601
Median home value is about $73,100 — about 79% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $416 (about 64% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 35.5% (about 29.9 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 36601, a household would need roughly $20,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $470. That sits below the local median household income ($31,136), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.