Mobile, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36603
Mobile County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 7,922
- 476/sq mi High-density area
- $26,879
- Median income Below-median income area
- $109,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mobile pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 1st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 476
- people per sq mi
- 30%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36603 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36603 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, home to 7,922 residents across 16.6 square miles, a density of 476 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36603 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $26,879 (56% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,237. Economic pressure is pronounced: 33.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.3%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $109,100 (38% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $736; owner occupancy is 30.4%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mobile County, so 36603 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 36603
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mobile, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36603.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
23 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
17 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 36603, 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
7,922
Population
16.6
Area (sq mi)
476
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36603?
39.8
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
0.7%
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?
$26,879
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$19,237
Per Capita Income
33.2%
Poverty Rate
13.3%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36603 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)
$26,879 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
3,833housing units
3,833
Total Housing Units
2,968
Occupied Units
865
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$109,100
Median Home Value
-38% vs state ZIP avg
$736
Median Rent
1963
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 162 business establishments in ZIP 36603, employing approximately 2,547 people with a combined annual payroll of $152,596,000.
162
Businesses
2,547
Employees
$152.6M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 16.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 20 | 12.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 19 | 11.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 10.5% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 9.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 5.6% |
| Construction | 6 | 3.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.9% |
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 36603 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36605
Mobile (36605)
30,111 residents
- 36606
Mobile (36606)
18,733 residents
- 36617
Mobile (36617)
13,967 residents
- 36610
Mobile (36610)
13,209 residents
- 36604 10,456
Mobile (36604)
10,456 residents
- 36603 7,922
Mobile (36603)
7,922 residents
- 36607 6,852
Mobile (36607)
6,852 residents
- 36611 6,106
Mobile (36611)
6,106 residents
- 36602 1,057
Mobile (36602)
1,057 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36603 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36603 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
- 36605
Mobile (36605)
$43,538 median income
- 36607
Mobile (36607)
$42,772 median income
- 36602
Mobile (36602)
$41,420 median income
- 36617
Mobile (36617)
$40,900 median income
- 36610
Mobile (36610)
$30,529 median income
- 36603
Mobile (36603)
$26,879 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36603 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36602 | Mobile, AL | 1,057 | 0.2 mi |
| 36604 | Mobile, AL | 10,456 | 1.6 mi |
| 36607 | Mobile, AL | 6,852 | 3.7 mi |
| 36616 | Mobile, AL | 27 | 3.2 mi |
| 36610 | Mobile, AL | 13,209 | 3.6 mi |
| 36617 | Mobile, AL | 13,967 | 3.6 mi |
| 36615 | Mobile, AL | 391 | 4.2 mi |
| 36606 | Mobile, AL | 18,733 | 4.0 mi |
| 36611 | Mobile, AL | 6,106 | 5.9 mi |
| 36605 | Mobile, AL | 30,111 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36603, 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 (7,922 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
More ZIP Codes in Mobile County
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36603 in?
ZIP code 36603 (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 36603?
ZIP code 36603 in Mobile, AL has a population of 7,922 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36603?
The median household income in ZIP 36603 is $26,879, which is 65% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36603?
The median home value in ZIP 36603 is $109,100, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36603?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36603 is African American at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36603?
ZIP code 36603 has 162 business establishments employing approximately 2,547 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36603?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36603 are: Other services (except public administration) (27), Wholesale trade (23), Health care and social assistance (20). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36603?
In ZIP code 36603, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.4% 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 36603?
In ZIP code 36603, approximately 30.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36603?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36603 is 33.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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