ZIP Code 36608
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Mobile · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 36,864
- Median income
- $61,146
- Median home value
- $262,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.3%
- Land area
- 162.0 sq mi
228/sq mi
▼ 20% vs US
higher than 31% of US ZIPs
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.3
Chicago
ZIP code 36608 in Mobile, Alabama has a population of 36,864. The median household income is $61,146, which is 20% below the national average. Median home value is $262,200, 6% below the US average. 42.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36608 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 162.0 square miles in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 36,864 residents, producing a population density of 228 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 36608 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36608 sits at $61,146 (0% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $41,328. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $262,200 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $1,047 per month, and 54.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36608 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.3% 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 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36608 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 36608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$41,328
Per Capita Income
16.6%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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