ZIP Code 36612

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Source:

Mobile · Mobile County · Alabama

Population
4,541

625/sq mi

Median income
$38,056

▼ 50% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$90,900

▼ 67% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.7%

Median age 40

Land area
7.3 sq mi

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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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36612?

40.0

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 5.8%
African American 93.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

Owner 60.6%
Renter 39.4%

$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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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36612 in?
ZIP code 36612 (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 36612?
ZIP code 36612 in Mobile, AL has a population of 4,541 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36612?
The median household income in ZIP 36612 is $38,056, which is 50% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36612?
The median home value in ZIP 36612 is $90,900, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36612?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36612 is African American at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36612?
ZIP code 36612 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 1,589 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36612?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36612 are: Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (14), Accommodation and food services (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36612?
In ZIP code 36612, 54.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36612?
In ZIP code 36612, approximately 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36612?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36612 is 40.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Mobile, AL

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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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