ZIP Code 36612
standardSource:
Mobile · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 4,541
- Median income
- $38,056
- Median home value
- $90,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 13.7%
- Land area
- 7.3 sq mi
625/sq mi
▼ 50% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
▼ 67% vs US
higher than 7% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
Chicago
ZIP code 36612 in Mobile, Alabama has a population of 4,541. The median household income is $38,056, which is 50% below the national average. Median home value is $90,900, 67% below the US average. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36612 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.3 square miles in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 4,541 residents, producing a population density of 625 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 36612 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36612 sits at $38,056 (38% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $19,441. The poverty rate stands at 40.5% and the unemployment rate at 16.6%. On housing, the median home value is $90,900 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $793 per month, and 60.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36612 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36612 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 36612
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36612.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Construction
Construction
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 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 36612, 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
4,541
Population
7.3
Area (sq mi)
625
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36612?
40.0
Median Age
47.8%
Male
52.2%
Female
0.0%
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?
$38,056
Median Household Income
-38% vs state
$19,441
Per Capita Income
40.5%
Poverty Rate
16.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,744
Total Housing Units
1,242
Occupied Units
502
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$90,900
Median Home Value
-49% vs state
$793
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 83 business establishments in ZIP 36612, employing approximately 1,589 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,158,000.
83
Businesses
1,589
Employees
$78.2M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 17 | 20.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 16.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 10.8% |
| Construction | 8 | 9.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 8.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 7.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 7.2% |
| Information | 4 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 3.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 3.6% |
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 36612 vs 36611 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36611 | Mobile, AL | 6,106 | 2.3 mi |
| 36617 | Mobile, AL | 13,967 | 2.8 mi |
| 36610 | Mobile, AL | 13,209 | 2.6 mi |
| 36616 | Mobile, AL | 27 | 2.7 mi |
| 36607 | Mobile, AL | 6,852 | 3.8 mi |
| 36618 | Mobile, AL | 16,737 | 3.8 mi |
| 36606 | Mobile, AL | 18,733 | 5.7 mi |
| 36571 | Saraland, AL | 14,423 | 6.2 mi |
| 36604 | Mobile, AL | 10,456 | 5.6 mi |
| 36613 | Eight Mile, AL | 12,749 | 5.7 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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