ZIP Code 36602

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Source:

Mobile · Mobile County · Alabama

Population
1,057

448/sq mi

Median income
$41,420

▼ 46% vs US

higher than 6% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$316,400

▲ 14% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
46.1%

Median age 57.2

Land area
2.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 36602 in Mobile, Alabama has a population of 1,057. The median household income is $41,420, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $316,400, 14% above the US average. 46.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36602 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.4 square miles in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,057 residents, producing a population density of 448 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36602 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36602 sits at $41,420 (32% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $45,397. The poverty rate stands at 27.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $316,400 (79% above the state average) with median rent at $730 per month, and 25.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36602 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 46.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36602 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 36602

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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

$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

$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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36602 vs 36603 →

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

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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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Official Data Resources for Mobile, AL

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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