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Mobile, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36607

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

6,852
828/sq mi
$42,772
Median income
$169,000
Median home value
33.2%
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.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
828
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36607 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36607 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, home to 6,852 residents across 8.3 square miles, a density of 828 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36607 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $169,000 for a typical home value (5% below the state average), with rent averaging $969 a month; 56.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.2, and the average commute is 18 minutes. To put 36607 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mobile County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 36607

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mobile, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36607.

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 36607, 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

6,852

Population

8.3

Area (sq mi)

828

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36607?

51.2

Median Age

54.0%

Male

46.0%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 39.3%
African American 57.4%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$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

How ZIP 36607 ranks nationally

Mobile, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,772 7th percentile higher than 7% 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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%

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

Owner 56.7%
Renter 43.3%

$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 36607 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 36607 ranks #7 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 36607 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 36607 ranks #4 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
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

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
36606 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 18,733

Related Areas

Mobile County Mobile, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36607 in? ▼
ZIP code 36607 (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 36607? ▼
ZIP code 36607 in Mobile, AL has a population of 6,852 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36607? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36607 is $42,772, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36607? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36607 is $169,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36607? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36607 is African American at 57.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36607? ▼
ZIP code 36607 has 354 business establishments employing approximately 10,160 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36607? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36607 are: Health care and social assistance (68), Retail trade (67), Wholesale trade (36). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36607? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36607 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 36607? ▼
In ZIP code 36607, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.2% 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 36607? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36607 is 18.1 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 36607? ▼
In ZIP code 36607, approximately 56.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36607? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36607 is 20.2% 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.