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Mobile, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36606

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

18,733
1,103/sq mi
$51,303
Median income
$172,100
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mobile pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,103
people per sq mi
49%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36606 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36606 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, home to 18,733 residents across 17.0 square miles, a density of 1,103 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36606 reports a modest median household income of $51,303 (16% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $32,339. Poverty here runs at 18.0%, with unemployment measured 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 36606

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mobile, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36606.

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 36606, 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

18,733

Population

17.0

Area (sq mi)

1,103

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36606?

33.3

Median Age

43.1%

Male

56.9%

Female

3.9%

Foreign-Born

White 39.5%
African American 51.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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

How ZIP 36606 ranks nationally

Mobile, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,303 16th percentile higher than 16% 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

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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 61.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

Owner 48.7%
Renter 51.3%

$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

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ZIP 36606 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 36606 ranks #3 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 36606 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 36606 ranks #3 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
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

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
36575 standard
Semmes, AL
Pop: 18,345

Related Areas

Mobile County Mobile, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36606 in? ▼
ZIP code 36606 (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 36606? ▼
ZIP code 36606 in Mobile, AL has a population of 18,733 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36606? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36606 is $51,303, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36606? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36606 is $172,100, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36606? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36606 is African American at 51.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36606? ▼
ZIP code 36606 has 813 business establishments employing approximately 13,593 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36606? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36606 are: Retail trade (209), Professional, scientific, and technical services (93), Health care and social assistance (77). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36606? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36606 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 123%. 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 36606? ▼
In ZIP code 36606, 61.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 36606? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36606 is 22.8 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 36606? ▼
In ZIP code 36606, approximately 48.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36606? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36606 is 18.0% 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.