ZIP Code 36602
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Mobile · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 1,057
- Median income
- $41,420
- Median home value
- $316,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.1%
- Land area
- 2.4 sq mi
448/sq mi
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▲ 14% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 57.2
Chicago
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.
- 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 + 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
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
$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?
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
$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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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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