ZIP Code 36609
standardSource:
Mobile · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 25,846
- Median income
- $49,830
- Median home value
- $205,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.5%
- Land area
- 18.2 sq mi
1,417/sq mi
▼ 35% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.3
Chicago
ZIP code 36609 in Mobile, Alabama has a population of 25,846. The median household income is $49,830, which is 35% below the national average. Median home value is $205,300, 26% below the US average. 34.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36609 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 18.2 square miles in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 25,846 residents, producing a population density of 1,417 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 36609 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36609 sits at $49,830 (18% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $34,729. The poverty rate stands at 17.6% and the unemployment rate at 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $205,300 (16% above the state average) with median rent at $1,087 per month, and 46.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36609 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36609 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 36609
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36609.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
121 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
103 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
94 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
54 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 36609, 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
25,846
Population
18.2
Area (sq mi)
1,417
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36609?
35.3
Median Age
44.8%
Male
55.2%
Female
6.4%
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?
$49,830
Median Household Income
-18% vs state
$34,729
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 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?
12,734
Total Housing Units
11,115
Occupied Units
1,619
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$205,300
Median Home Value
+16% vs state
$1,087
Median Rent
1981
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
+9.6%
YoY Change (2024)
210
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+110%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36609 have increased 9.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +110% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.4% | 145 |
| 2021 | +16.4% | 168 |
| 2022 | +14.0% | 192 |
| 2023 | -0.4% | 191 |
| 2024 | +9.6% | 210 |
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 706 business establishments in ZIP 36609, employing approximately 9,506 people with a combined annual payroll of $444,091,000.
706
Businesses
9,506
Employees
$444.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 121 | 17.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 103 | 14.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 94 | 13.3% |
| Retail trade | 81 | 11.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 54 | 7.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 7.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 48 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 41 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 4.1% |
| Construction | 27 | 3.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.8% |
| Information | 12 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 10 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 10 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.7% |
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 36609 vs 36693 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36693 | Mobile, AL | 17,847 | 2.5 mi |
| 36688 | Mobile, AL | 659 | 2.7 mi |
| 36606 | Mobile, AL | 18,733 | 3.5 mi |
| 36618 | Mobile, AL | 16,737 | 5.2 mi |
| 36607 | Mobile, AL | 6,852 | 4.3 mi |
| 36619 | Mobile, AL | 14,269 | 4.9 mi |
| 36604 | Mobile, AL | 10,456 | 5.8 mi |
| 36615 | Mobile, AL | 391 | 6.0 mi |
| 36617 | Mobile, AL | 13,967 | 5.5 mi |
| 36605 | Mobile, AL | 30,111 | 5.7 mi |
More ZIP Codes in Mobile County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36609 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 36609? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 36609? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 36609? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36609? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36609? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36609? ▼
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36609? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 36609? ▼
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36609? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36609? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36609? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Mobile, AL
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
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.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.