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Mobile, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36605

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

30,111
637/sq mi
$43,538
Median income
$99,200
Median home value
16.1%
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, mixed-tenure area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
637
people per sq mi
54%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36605 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36605 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, with 30,111 residents across 47.3 square miles, a density of 637 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36605 reports a modest median household income of $43,538 (29% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $23,866. Local economic indicators show a 32.4% poverty rate alongside 8.5% unemployment. Housing costs here run $99,200 for a typical home value (44% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,068 a month; 53.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36605 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 36605

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mobile, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36605.

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 36605, 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

30,111

Population

47.3

Area (sq mi)

637

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 36605?

37.5

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 27.1%
African American 67.9%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.0%

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?

$43,538

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$23,866

Per Capita Income

32.4%

Poverty Rate

8.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36605 ranks nationally

Mobile, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,538 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.1%

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

What does housing look like?

12,197

Total Housing Units

9,538

Occupied Units

2,659

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 53.7%
Renter 46.3%

$99,200

Median Home Value

-44% vs state

$1,068

Median Rent

1965

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

-17.0%

YoY Change (2024)

168

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+68%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36605 have decreased 17.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 134
2021 +14.8% 154
2022 +5.9% 163
2023 +24.4% 202
2024 -17.0% 168

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 201 business establishments in ZIP 36605, employing approximately 2,274 people with a combined annual payroll of $118,219,000.

201

Businesses

2,274

Employees

$118.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 44 21.9%
Other services (except public administration) 30 14.9%
Construction 21 10.4%
Health care and social assistance 20 9.9%
Accommodation and food services 13 6.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 12 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 5.0%
Manufacturing 9 4.5%
Wholesale trade 8 4.0%
Finance and insurance 8 4.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.0%
Educational services 4 2.0%

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 36605 vs 36615 →

ZIP 36605 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 36605 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36605 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 36605 ranks #6 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
36615 Mobile, AL 391 2.2 mi
36693 Mobile, AL 17,847 3.8 mi
36606 Mobile, AL 18,733 4.5 mi
36604 Mobile, AL 10,456 5.3 mi
36607 Mobile, AL 6,852 6.3 mi
36617 Mobile, AL 13,967 7.5 mi
36619 Mobile, AL 14,269 6.5 mi
36616 Mobile, AL 27 8.1 mi
36609 Mobile, AL 25,846 5.7 mi
36603 Mobile, AL 7,922 6.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mobile County

36695 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 45,118
36608 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 36,864
36609 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 25,846
36582 standard
Theodore, AL
Pop: 24,624
36606 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 18,733
36575 standard
Semmes, AL
Pop: 18,345

Related Areas

Mobile County Mobile, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36605 in? ▼
ZIP code 36605 (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 36605? ▼
ZIP code 36605 in Mobile, AL has a population of 30,111 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36605? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36605 is $43,538, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36605? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36605 is $99,200, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36605? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36605 is African American at 67.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36605? ▼
ZIP code 36605 has 201 business establishments employing approximately 2,274 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36605? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36605 are: Retail trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (30), Construction (21). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36605? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36605 decreased by 17.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 36605? ▼
In ZIP code 36605, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.1% 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 36605? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36605 is 20.8 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 36605? ▼
In ZIP code 36605, approximately 53.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 46.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36605? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36605 is 32.4% 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.