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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
$26,879
Median income
$109,100
Median home value
12.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

1th 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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $19,237. 33.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 13.3%. The typical home here is valued at $109,100 (38% below the state average); renters pay a median of $736 monthly, and 30.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mobile County, letting you compare 36603 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36603?

39.8

Median Age

52.1%

Male

47.9%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 10.9%
African American 86.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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

$19,237

Per Capita Income

33.2%

Poverty Rate

13.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36603 ranks nationally

Mobile, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$26,879 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.4%

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

What does housing look like?

3,833

Total Housing Units

2,968

Occupied Units

865

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.4%
Renter 69.6%

$109,100

Median Home Value

-38% vs state

$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

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

ZIP 36603 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 36603 ranks #6 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 36603 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 36603 ranks #9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Mobile County

36695 standard
Mobile, AL
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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.