Mobile, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36610
Mobile County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,209
- 637/sq mi High-density area
- $30,529
- Median income Below-median income area
- $57,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mobile pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 637
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36610 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36610 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, home to 13,209 residents across 20.7 square miles, a density of 637 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36610 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $30,529 (50% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $18,131. The poverty rate is 35.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $57,600 (67% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $766; owner occupancy is 43.7%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mobile County, so 36610 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 36610
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mobile, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36610.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
31 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
16 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 12
Health care and social assistance
12 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 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 36610, 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
13,209
Population
20.7
Area (sq mi)
637
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36610?
41.2
Median Age
44.4%
Male
55.6%
Female
0.2%
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?
$30,529
Median Household Income
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$18,131
Per Capita Income
35.0%
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36610 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Mobile, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$30,529 4th percentile higher than 4% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama 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
5,331housing units
5,331
Total Housing Units
3,928
Occupied Units
1,403
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$57,600
Median Home Value
-67% vs state ZIP avg
$766
Median Rent
1959
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 123 business establishments in ZIP 36610, employing approximately 2,527 people with a combined annual payroll of $178,865,000.
123
Businesses
2,527
Employees
$178.9M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Transportation and warehousing | 31 | 25.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 18.7% |
| Retail trade | 16 | 13.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 8.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 4 | 3.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 2.4% |
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 36610 vs 36616 →
ZIP 36610 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36606
Mobile (36606)
18,733 residents
- 36618
Mobile (36618)
16,737 residents
- 36617
Mobile (36617)
13,967 residents
- 36610
Mobile (36610)
13,209 residents
- 36604
Mobile (36604)
10,456 residents
- 36603
Mobile (36603)
7,922 residents
- 36607 6,852
Mobile (36607)
6,852 residents
- 36611 6,106
Mobile (36611)
6,106 residents
- 36612 4,541
Mobile (36612)
4,541 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36610 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36610 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36604
Mobile (36604)
$66,357 median income
- 36618
Mobile (36618)
$61,550 median income
- 36606
Mobile (36606)
$51,303 median income
- 36611
Mobile (36611)
$46,559 median income
- 36607
Mobile (36607)
$42,772 median income
- 36602
Mobile (36602)
$41,420 median income
- 36617
Mobile (36617)
$40,900 median income
- 36612
Mobile (36612)
$38,056 median income
- 36610
Mobile (36610)
$30,529 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36610 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36616 | Mobile, AL | 27 | 1.0 mi |
| 36611 | Mobile, AL | 6,106 | 2.4 mi |
| 36617 | Mobile, AL | 13,967 | 1.9 mi |
| 36612 | Mobile, AL | 4,541 | 2.6 mi |
| 36604 | Mobile, AL | 10,456 | 3.7 mi |
| 36602 | Mobile, AL | 1,057 | 3.4 mi |
| 36607 | Mobile, AL | 6,852 | 3.3 mi |
| 36603 | Mobile, AL | 7,922 | 3.6 mi |
| 36606 | Mobile, AL | 18,733 | 4.9 mi |
| 36618 | Mobile, AL | 16,737 | 6.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36610, 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 (13,209 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 36610 in?
ZIP code 36610 (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 36610?
ZIP code 36610 in Mobile, AL has a population of 13,209 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36610?
The median household income in ZIP 36610 is $30,529, which is 60% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36610?
The median home value in ZIP 36610 is $57,600, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36610?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36610 is African American at 98.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36610?
ZIP code 36610 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 2,527 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36610?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36610 are: Transportation and warehousing (31), Other services (except public administration) (23), Retail trade (16). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36610?
In ZIP code 36610, 53.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.9% 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 36610?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36610 is 22.9 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 36610?
In ZIP code 36610, approximately 43.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 56.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36610?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36610 is 35.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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