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Mobile, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36604

Mobile County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,456
1,528/sq mi
$66,357
Median income
$249,300
Median home value
42.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mobile pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 43%
home value, US ZIPs
1,528
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36604 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36604 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, home to 10,456 residents across 6.8 square miles, a density of 1,528 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36604 reports a modest median household income of $66,357 (9% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $43,936. Poverty here runs at 14.8%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. Housing costs here run $249,300 for a typical home value (41% above the state average), with rent averaging $915 a month; 59.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 36604 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mobile County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 36604

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mobile, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36604.

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 36604, 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

10,456

Population

6.8

Area (sq mi)

1,528

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36604?

41.7

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

2.7%

Foreign-Born

White 55.7%
African American 38.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$66,357

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$43,936

Per Capita Income

14.8%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36604 ranks nationally

Mobile, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,357 41st percentile higher than 41% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.5%

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

What does housing look like?

5,012

Total Housing Units

3,778

Occupied Units

1,234

Vacant Units

2.31

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$249,300

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$915

Median Rent

1947

Median Year Built

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

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+2.1%

YoY Change (2024)

247

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+147%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36604 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +147% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.0% 173
2021 +11.0% 192
2022 +15.7% 222
2023 +8.8% 242
2024 +2.1% 247

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 244 business establishments in ZIP 36604, employing approximately 3,533 people with a combined annual payroll of $182,183,000.

244

Businesses

3,533

Employees

$182.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 52 21.3%
Health care and social assistance 38 15.6%
Retail trade 29 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 23 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 20 8.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 7.0%
Construction 14 5.7%
Finance and insurance 13 5.3%
Information 8 3.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 3.3%
Wholesale trade 7 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.5%
Manufacturing 3 1.2%

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 36604 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 36604 ranks #5 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 36604 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 36604 ranks the highest 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
36603 Mobile, AL 7,922 1.6 mi
36602 Mobile, AL 1,057 1.6 mi
36615 Mobile, AL 391 3.4 mi
36606 Mobile, AL 18,733 2.4 mi
36607 Mobile, AL 6,852 2.5 mi
36616 Mobile, AL 27 3.0 mi
36610 Mobile, AL 13,209 3.7 mi
36617 Mobile, AL 13,967 2.9 mi
36605 Mobile, AL 30,111 5.3 mi
36611 Mobile, AL 6,106 6.1 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 36604 in? ▼
ZIP code 36604 (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 36604? ▼
ZIP code 36604 in Mobile, AL has a population of 10,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36604? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36604 is $66,357, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36604? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36604 is $249,300, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36604? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36604 is White at 55.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36604? ▼
ZIP code 36604 has 244 business establishments employing approximately 3,533 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36604? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36604 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (52), Health care and social assistance (38), Retail trade (29). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36604? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36604 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 147%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36604? ▼
In ZIP code 36604, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36604? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36604 is 20.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36604? ▼
In ZIP code 36604, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36604? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36604 is 14.8% 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.