The community was named for Admiral Raphael Semmes (1809-1877), an officer in the United States Navy from 1826 to 1860 and the Confederate States Navy from 1860 to 1865.

Semmes ('semz') is an unincorporated community in western Mobile County, Alabama, in the Mobile metropolitan area. The 2000 census records show a population of 15,389 in the 36575 zip code which includes the community. It is part of the Mobile metropolitan statistical area.

Semmes is a part of the Mobile County Public Schools system, with a total enrollment of over 65,000 students.

The first-ever Community Park in Semmes opened on February 3rd, 2007. The 10,400 sq. ft park was built adjacent to the Semmes Community Center at a cost of $600,000.

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Demographics:

Zip Code:  36575

Area Code:  251

Time Zone:  Central

Latitude/Longitude: 30.75441/-88.26671