Mobile, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36608
Mobile County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,864
- 228/sq mi High-density area
- $61,146
- Median income Below-median income area
- $262,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mobile pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 31st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 228
- people per sq mi
- 54%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36608 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36608 (Mobile, AL) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.1 in 2023 to 216.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36608 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, with 36,864 residents across 162.0 square miles, a density of 228 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36608 reports a modest median household income of $61,146 (0% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,328. The poverty rate is 16.6%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $262,200 (48% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $1,047; 54.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mobile County, so 36608 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 36608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mobile, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36608.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
233 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
161 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
153 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
112 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
111 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36608, 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
36,864
Population
162.0
Area (sq mi)
228
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36608?
33.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
4.8%
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?
$61,146
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$41,328
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36608 ranks nationally
Mobile, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,146 31st percentile higher than 31% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,701housing units
17,701
Total Housing Units
16,005
Occupied Units
1,696
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$262,200
Median Home Value
+48% vs state ZIP avg
$1,047
Median Rent
1979
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
216
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+116%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36608 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +116% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 158 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 177 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 200 |
| 2023 | +0.6% | 201 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 216 |
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 1,188 business establishments in ZIP 36608, employing approximately 19,383 people with a combined annual payroll of $935,235,000.
1,188
Businesses
19,383
Employees
$935.2M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 233 | 19.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 161 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 153 | 12.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 112 | 9.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 111 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 100 | 8.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 76 | 6.4% |
| Construction | 47 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 40 | 3.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 2.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 33 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 23 | 1.9% |
| Information | 22 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 16 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.3% |
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 36608 vs 36695 →
ZIP 36608 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36695
Mobile (36695)
45,118 residents
- 36608
Mobile (36608)
36,864 residents
- 36609
Mobile (36609)
25,846 residents
- 36575
Semmes (36575)
18,345 residents
- 36693 17,847
Mobile (36693)
17,847 residents
- 36618 16,737
Mobile (36618)
16,737 residents
- 36619 14,269
Mobile (36619)
14,269 residents
- 36613 12,749
Eight Mile (36613)
12,749 residents
- 36688 659
Mobile (36688)
659 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36608 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36608 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36695
Mobile (36695)
$76,040 median income
- 36575
Semmes (36575)
$75,884 median income
- 36693
Mobile (36693)
$68,933 median income
- 36619
Mobile (36619)
$64,755 median income
- 36618
Mobile (36618)
$61,550 median income
- 36608
Mobile (36608)
$61,146 median income
- 36613
Eight Mile (36613)
$52,080 median income
- 36609
Mobile (36609)
$49,830 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36608 ranks #6 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36695 | Mobile, AL | 45,118 | 3.7 mi |
| 36575 | Semmes, AL | 18,345 | 6.2 mi |
| 36688 | Mobile, AL | 659 | 6.7 mi |
| 36609 | Mobile, AL | 25,846 | 7.9 mi |
| 36618 | Mobile, AL | 16,737 | 8.1 mi |
| 36619 | Mobile, AL | 14,269 | 8.2 mi |
| 36693 | Mobile, AL | 17,847 | 9.4 mi |
| 36613 | Eight Mile, AL | 12,749 | 11.2 mi |
| 36590 | Theodore, AL | 20 | 12.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36608, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (36,864 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36608 in?
ZIP code 36608 (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 36608?
ZIP code 36608 in Mobile, AL has a population of 36,864 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36608?
The median household income in ZIP 36608 is $61,146, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36608?
The median home value in ZIP 36608 is $262,200, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36608?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36608 is White at 57.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36608?
ZIP code 36608 has 1,188 business establishments employing approximately 19,383 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36608?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36608 are: Retail trade (233), Health care and social assistance (161), Accommodation and food services (153). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36608?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36608 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 116%. 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 36608?
In ZIP code 36608, 65.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.3% 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 36608?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36608 is 23.1 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 36608?
In ZIP code 36608, approximately 54.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36608?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36608 is 16.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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