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Prichard, AL
City in Mobile County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36610, 36612, 36613, 36663.
Population
18,961
Land area
25.4sq mi
People per sq mi
746
ZIP codes
4
Prichard and its ZIP codes
Prichard at a glance
- Prichard is about 7.4 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 34th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $36,588, 43% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $85,700 (59% below Alabama) and median rent is $922 a month.
Local data for Prichard, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Prichard, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$36,588
Poverty rate
30.6%
Median home value
$85,700
Median rent
$922/mo
Homeownership
55.0%
Bachelor's or higher
10.8%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (168), Irish Americans (143), Italian Americans (109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mobile County. PPP loans are for Prichard.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 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
PPP loans
$35.1M
1,162 loans, 3,550 jobs reported
How people get to work
Prichard, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.1%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit1.3%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Prichard, 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
91° / 41°F
67.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Prichard, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
50.7%
U.S. 33.3% +17.4 pts
Diabetes
27.6%
U.S. 12.1% +15.5 pts
Smoking
23.2%
U.S. 12.8% +10.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Prichard
4 in or overlapping Prichard. Population shown
Cities near Prichard
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChickasawCity | 3 mi | 4.2 |
| SemmesCity | 5.4 mi | 15.2 |
| SaralandCity | 5.8 mi | 34.2 |
| MobileCity | 5.9 mi | 150.8 |
| SatsumaCity | 7.4 mi | 7.3 |
| CreolaTown | 11 mi | 15.7 |
| ChunchulaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| AxisCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.5 |
| Tillmans CornerCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 13 |
| TheodoreCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8 |
| GulfcrestCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| DaphneCity | 18 mi | 20.3 |
| BucksCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| Spanish FortCity | 18 mi | 31.6 |
| Belle FontaineCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.6 |
| Bay MinetteCity | 20 mi | 17.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Prichard, AL in?
- Prichard is in Mobile County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Prichard, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Prichard include 36610, 36612, 36613, 36663.
- What is the population of Prichard, AL?
- About 18,961 people live in Prichard, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Prichard?
- Nearby places include Chickasaw (3 mi), Semmes (5.4 mi), Saraland (5.8 mi), Mobile (5.9 mi), Satsuma (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023