Theodore Alabama Map

About Theodore, Alabama

Theodore is a locality in Mobile County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 4,964. The population density is 239.4 people per km². Theodore is located at 30.5477°N, 88.1753°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36582.

Theodore, Alabama, lies low and green, a place where the air itself seems to hum with the damp exhalations of the Gulf Coast. It lies 12.8 miles south-west of Mobile, AL (from Mobile, AL: bearing 218°T), and is situated 2.9 miles south of Tillmans Corner. Magnolia trees, their waxy leaves catching the diffused sunlight, stand sentinel over yards where Spanish moss, like forgotten lace, drapes from ancient oaks. The terrain rolls gently, a prelude to the broader coastal plain, and shallow, slow-moving waterways, fringed with cypress and tupelo, whisper secrets of the nearby bay. The scent of pine needles, warm and resinous, mingles with the fainter, salt-tinged breath of the distant sea, creating an atmosphere both tranquil and alive. The history of Theodore is etched into its very landscape, a narrative of fertile soil and resilient spirit. Originally settled by those drawn to its agricultural promise, the land here has long sustained families through the cultivation of timber and crops, a legacy that still breathes in the quiet fields and groves. The local economy, while diversified, retains a connection to these roots, with small businesses and agricultural ventures forming the backbone of Theodore's character. It is a place that understands the slow, steady work of the land, a place where the passage of time is measured not by ticking clocks, but by the turning of seasons and the patient growth of the trees.

About This Theodore Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Theodore, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Theodore and Mobile County.

Detailed location data for Theodore includes the ZIP code (36582), telephone area code (386), county seat of Mobile County (Mobile), and school district assignment (Mobile County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Theodore is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.