ZIP Code 36604
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Mobile · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 10,456
- Median income
- $66,357
- Median home value
- $249,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.5%
- Land area
- 6.8 sq mi
1,528/sq mi
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 41% of US ZIPs
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.7
Chicago
ZIP code 36604 in Mobile, Alabama has a population of 10,456. The median household income is $66,357, which is 13% below the national average. Median home value is $249,300, 10% below the US average. 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36604 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.8 square miles in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 10,456 residents, producing a population density of 1,528 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 36604 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36604 sits at $66,357 (9% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $43,936. The poverty rate stands at 14.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $249,300 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $915 per month, and 59.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36604 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.7, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36604 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 36604
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36604.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
52 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 20
Accommodation and food services
20 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 36604, 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
10,456
Population
6.8
Area (sq mi)
1,528
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36604?
41.7
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
2.7%
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?
$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
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?
5,012
Total Housing Units
3,778
Occupied Units
1,234
Vacant Units
2.31
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 36604 vs 36603 →
| 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 |
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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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