ZIP Code 36607
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Mobile · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 6,852
- Median income
- $42,772
- Median home value
- $169,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.2%
- Land area
- 8.3 sq mi
828/sq mi
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 51.2
Chicago
ZIP code 36607 in Mobile, Alabama has a population of 6,852. The median household income is $42,772, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $169,000, 39% below the US average. 33.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36607 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.3 square miles in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 6,852 residents, producing a population density of 828 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 36607 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36607 sits at $42,772 (30% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,131. The poverty rate stands at 20.2% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $169,000 (5% below the state average) with median rent at $969 per month, and 56.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36607 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36607 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 36607
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36607.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
68 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
67 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 27
Accommodation and food services
27 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 36607, 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
6,852
Population
8.3
Area (sq mi)
828
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36607?
51.2
Median Age
54.0%
Male
46.0%
Female
1.0%
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?
$42,772
Median Household Income
-30% vs state
$37,131
Per Capita Income
20.2%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 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?
3,266
Total Housing Units
2,444
Occupied Units
822
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,000
Median Home Value
-5% vs state
$969
Median Rent
1956
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)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36607 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 183 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 198 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 234 |
| 2023 | +8.8% | 254 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 260 |
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 354 business establishments in ZIP 36607, employing approximately 10,160 people with a combined annual payroll of $669,981,000.
354
Businesses
10,160
Employees
$670.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 68 | 19.2% |
| Retail trade | 67 | 18.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 31 | 8.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 7.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 22 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 19 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 18 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.8% |
| Information | 6 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.1% |
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 36607 vs 36617 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36617 | Mobile, AL | 13,967 | 1.4 mi |
| 36606 | Mobile, AL | 18,733 | 1.9 mi |
| 36616 | Mobile, AL | 27 | 2.3 mi |
| 36604 | Mobile, AL | 10,456 | 2.5 mi |
| 36612 | Mobile, AL | 4,541 | 3.8 mi |
| 36602 | Mobile, AL | 1,057 | 3.6 mi |
| 36603 | Mobile, AL | 7,922 | 3.7 mi |
| 36610 | Mobile, AL | 13,209 | 3.3 mi |
| 36688 | Mobile, AL | 659 | 4.5 mi |
| 36609 | Mobile, AL | 25,846 | 4.3 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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