ZIP code 36521
Where is ZIP code 36521?
Chunchula, Alabama
Mobile County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 36521 belongs to Chunchula, Alabama in Mobile County. 36521 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 251. About 5,536 people live in the 36521 area, where the median household income is $76,688. The closest ZIP codes are 36512 (Bucks, 6.5 mi east), 36505 (Axis, 7.7 mi southeast) and 36522 (Citronelle, 8.1 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 36521 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Chunchula |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Mobile County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 251 |
| Coordinates | 30.9912, -88.1311 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 365 |
Population and income in 36521
| Population | 5,536 · higher than 58% of Alabama ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 42 · lower than 62% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median age | 36.2 years · lower than 81% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 50% / 50% |
| Median household income | $76,688 · higher than 82% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $32,781 |
| Below the poverty line | 12% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 14% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $183,500 · higher than 64% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,009 a month |
| Housing units | 2,396 |
| Households | 2,027 (2.73 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 95% / 4.9% |
| Land area | 132.17 sq mi (plus 0.45 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36521. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 36521
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36512 | Bucks, AL | 6.5 mi E | PO Box only |
| 36505 | Axis, AL | 7.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 36522 | Citronelle, AL | 8.1 mi NW | Standard |
| 36525 | Creola, AL | 9.2 mi SE | Standard |
| 36560 | Mount Vernon, AL | 9.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 36572 | Satsuma, AL | 10.7 mi SE | Standard |
| 36571 | Saraland, AL | 11.1 mi S | Standard |
| 36513 | Calvert, AL | 13.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 36613 | Eight Mile, AL | 13.9 mi S | Standard |
| 36611 | Mobile, AL | 15.6 mi S | Standard |
| 36556 | Malcolm, AL | 15.6 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 36579 | Stockton, AL | 15.9 mi E | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 36521 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 36521
123 MAIN ST
CHUNCHULA AL 36521
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Avoid Fellowship, Georgetown, Gulf Crest and Turnerville: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (36521-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 36521?
- 36521 is a Chunchula, Alabama ZIP code.
- What county is 36521 in?
- ZIP code 36521 is in Mobile County, Alabama.
- What time zone is ZIP code 36521 in?
- 36521 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 36521?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 36521 use area code 251.
- What is the population of ZIP code 36521?
- About 5,536 people live in ZIP code 36521, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 36521?
- The median household income in 36521 is $76,688 a year, higher than 82% of Alabama ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 36521?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 36521 are 36512 (Bucks, 6.5 miles), 36505 (Axis, 7.7 miles), 36522 (Citronelle, 8.1 miles) and 36525 (Creola, 9.2 miles).