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Citronelle, AL
City in Mobile County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36522.
Population
3,913
Land area
25.9sq mi
People per sq mi
151
ZIP codes
1
Citronelle and its ZIP codes
Citronelle at a glance
- Citronelle is 51% denser than Alabama as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $43,870 a year, 31% less than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,500 (8% below Alabama) and median rent is $769 a month.
Local data for Citronelle, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Citronelle, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,870
Poverty rate
22.5%
Median home value
$193,500
Median rent
$769/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
50.1
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (297), Scottish Americans (202), German Americans (187).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mobile County. PPP loans are for Citronelle.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,774
175,010 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,901
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.3B
FY 2026, $10,348 per person
How people get to work
Citronelle, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled13.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home1.3%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Citronelle, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
890
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
5,422
3.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Citronelle, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
17.0%
U.S. 12.1% +4.9 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Citronelle
1 in or overlapping Citronelle. Population shown
Cities near Citronelle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GulfcrestCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 1.5 |
| Deer ParkCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.1 |
| FairfordCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| Sims ChapelCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 5.7 |
| ChunchulaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| MovicoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Mount VernonTown | 13 mi | 5.5 |
| CalvertCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Vinegar BendCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 9.5 |
| BucksCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| MalcolmCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| McIntoshTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| AxisCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.5 |
| SaralandCity | 18 mi | 34.2 |
| TibbieCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| CreolaTown | 19 mi | 15.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Citronelle, AL in?
- Citronelle is in Mobile County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Citronelle, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Citronelle include 36522.
- What is the population of Citronelle, AL?
- About 3,913 people live in Citronelle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Citronelle?
- Nearby places include Gulfcrest (7 mi), Deer Park (10 mi), Fairford (11 mi), Sims Chapel (12 mi), Chunchula (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023