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 High-density area
- $41,420
- Median income Below-median income area
- $316,400
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
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 →
Top industries in ZIP 36602
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mobile, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36602.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
156 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
64 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 52
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Finance and insurance 50
Finance and insurance
50 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 40
Transportation and warehousing
40 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36602?
57.2
Median Age
53.6%
Male
46.4%
Female
10.2%
Foreign-Born
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
How ZIP 36602 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Mobile, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$41,420 16th percentile higher than 16% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
892housing units
892
Total Housing Units
683
Occupied Units
209
Vacant Units
1.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
- 36606
Mobile (36606)
18,733 residents
- 36617
Mobile (36617)
13,967 residents
- 36610
Mobile (36610)
13,209 residents
- 36604
Mobile (36604)
10,456 residents
- 36603
Mobile (36603)
7,922 residents
- 36607 6,852
Mobile (36607)
6,852 residents
- 36611 6,106
Mobile (36611)
6,106 residents
- 36612 4,541
Mobile (36612)
4,541 residents
- 36602 1,057
Mobile (36602)
1,057 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36602 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36602 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36604
Mobile (36604)
$66,357 median income
- 36606
Mobile (36606)
$51,303 median income
- 36611
Mobile (36611)
$46,559 median income
- 36607
Mobile (36607)
$42,772 median income
- 36602
Mobile (36602)
$41,420 median income
- 36617
Mobile (36617)
$40,900 median income
- 36612
Mobile (36612)
$38,056 median income
- 36610
Mobile (36610)
$30,529 median income
- 36603
Mobile (36603)
$26,879 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36602, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (1,057 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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