ZIP Code 36606
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Mobile · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 18,733
- Median income
- $51,303
- Median home value
- $172,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.0%
- Land area
- 17.0 sq mi
1,103/sq mi
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 16% of US ZIPs
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.3
Chicago
ZIP code 36606 in Mobile, Alabama has a population of 18,733. The median household income is $51,303, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $172,100, 38% below the US average. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36606 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.0 square miles in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 18,733 residents, producing a population density of 1,103 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 36606 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36606 sits at $51,303 (16% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $32,339. The poverty rate stands at 18.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $172,100 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $980 per month, and 48.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36606 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36606 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 36606
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36606.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
209 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
93 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 77
Health care and social assistance
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 77
Other services (except public administration)
77 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 67
Accommodation and food services
67 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 36606, 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
18,733
Population
17.0
Area (sq mi)
1,103
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36606?
33.3
Median Age
43.1%
Male
56.9%
Female
3.9%
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?
$51,303
Median Household Income
-16% vs state
$32,339
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.8 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?
9,148
Total Housing Units
8,163
Occupied Units
985
Vacant Units
2.28
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,100
Median Home Value
-3% vs state
$980
Median Rent
1963
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
223
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+123%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36606 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +123% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.2% | 153 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 176 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 193 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 209 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 223 |
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 813 business establishments in ZIP 36606, employing approximately 13,593 people with a combined annual payroll of $650,028,000.
813
Businesses
13,593
Employees
$650.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 209 | 25.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 93 | 11.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 77 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 77 | 9.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 48 | 5.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 35 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 4.1% |
| Information | 21 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 14 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 1.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.4% |
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 36606 vs 36607 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36607 | Mobile, AL | 6,852 | 1.9 mi |
| 36604 | Mobile, AL | 10,456 | 2.4 mi |
| 36617 | Mobile, AL | 13,967 | 3.2 mi |
| 36609 | Mobile, AL | 25,846 | 3.5 mi |
| 36615 | Mobile, AL | 391 | 3.4 mi |
| 36616 | Mobile, AL | 27 | 4.0 mi |
| 36605 | Mobile, AL | 30,111 | 4.5 mi |
| 36603 | Mobile, AL | 7,922 | 4.0 mi |
| 36602 | Mobile, AL | 1,057 | 3.9 mi |
| 36693 | Mobile, AL | 17,847 | 4.0 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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