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Mobile, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36602

Mobile County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,057
448/sq mi
$41,420
Median income
$316,400
Median home value
46.1%
Bachelor's or higher

National ZIP placement

Mobile pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
448
people per sq mi
25%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36602 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36602 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, home to just 1,057 residents across 2.4 square miles, a density of 448 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36602 reports a modest median household income of $41,420 (32% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $45,397. The poverty rate is 27.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $316,400 (79% above the average Alabama ZIP), with only 25.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $730.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mobile County, so 36602 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

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Top industries in ZIP 36602

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mobile, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36602.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36602, Mobile, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,057

Population

2.4

Area (sq mi)

448

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36602?

57.2

Median Age

53.6%

Male

46.4%

Female

10.2%

Foreign-Born

White 57.0%
African American 19.6%
Asian 11.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$41,420

Median Household Income

-32% vs state ZIP avg

$45,397

Per Capita Income

27.6%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 69.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

892

Total Housing Units

683

Occupied Units

209

Vacant Units

1.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 25.3%
Renter 74.7%

$316,400

Median Home Value

+79% vs state ZIP avg

$730

Median Rent

1974

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 532 business establishments in ZIP 36602, employing approximately 11,719 people with a combined annual payroll of $843,298,000.

532

Businesses

11,719

Employees

$843.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 156 29.3%
Accommodation and food services 64 12.0%
Other services (except public administration) 52 9.8%
Finance and insurance 50 9.4%
Transportation and warehousing 40 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 30 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 5.1%
Retail trade 22 4.1%
Information 15 2.8%
Manufacturing 13 2.4%
Health care and social assistance 13 2.4%
Construction 12 2.3%
Wholesale trade 12 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 9 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 1.1%
Educational services 4 0.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 36602 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36602 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36602 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36602 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36603 Mobile, AL 7,922 0.2 mi
36604 Mobile, AL 10,456 1.6 mi
36607 Mobile, AL 6,852 3.6 mi
36616 Mobile, AL 27 3.0 mi
36610 Mobile, AL 13,209 3.4 mi
36617 Mobile, AL 13,967 3.4 mi
36615 Mobile, AL 391 4.4 mi
36606 Mobile, AL 18,733 3.9 mi
36611 Mobile, AL 6,106 5.7 mi
36612 Mobile, AL 4,541 5.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mobile County

36695 standard
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Pop: 45,118
36608 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 36,864
36605 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 30,111
36609 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 25,846
36582 standard
Theodore, AL
Pop: 24,624
36606 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 18,733

Related Areas

Mobile County Mobile, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36602 in? ▼
ZIP code 36602 (Mobile) is located in Mobile County, Alabama. Mobile County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mobile-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36602? ▼
ZIP code 36602 in Mobile, AL has a population of 1,057 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36602? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36602 is $41,420, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36602? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36602 is $316,400, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36602? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36602 is White at 57.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36602? ▼
ZIP code 36602 has 532 business establishments employing approximately 11,719 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36602? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36602 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (156), Accommodation and food services (64), Other services (except public administration) (52). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36602? ▼
In ZIP code 36602, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36602? ▼
In ZIP code 36602, approximately 25.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 74.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36602? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36602 is 27.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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