ZIP Code 36613

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Eight Mile · Mobile County · Alabama

Population
12,749

96/sq mi

Median income
$52,080

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$144,200

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
16.9%

Median age 39.5

Land area
132.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 36613 in Eight Mile, Alabama has a population of 12,749. The median household income is $52,080, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $144,200, 48% below the US average. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36613 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.7 square miles in Eight Mile, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 12,749 residents, producing a population density of 96 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 36613 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36613 sits at $52,080 (15% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $23,297. The poverty rate stands at 12.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $144,200 (19% below the state average) with median rent at $1,257 per month, and 73.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36613 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36613 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 36613

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36613.

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 36613, Eight Mile, 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

12,749

Population

132.7

Area (sq mi)

96

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36613?

39.5

Median Age

47.5%

Male

52.5%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 42.4%
African American 52.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$52,080

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$23,297

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,945

Total Housing Units

4,169

Occupied Units

776

Vacant Units

2.73

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.1%
Renter 26.9%

$144,200

Median Home Value

-19% vs state

$1,257

Median Rent

1982

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-5.6%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36613 have decreased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.0% 146
2021 +20.2% 176
2022 +14.6% 201
2023 +14.8% 231
2024 -5.6% 218

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 98 business establishments in ZIP 36613, employing approximately 1,557 people with a combined annual payroll of $71,036,000.

98

Businesses

1,557

Employees

$71.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 22 22.4%
Other services (except public administration) 15 15.3%
Construction 14 14.3%
Transportation and warehousing 7 7.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 7.1%
Health care and social assistance 7 7.1%
Manufacturing 6 6.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.1%
Wholesale trade 4 4.1%
Finance and insurance 3 3.1%

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 36613 vs 36618 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36618 Mobile, AL 16,737 5.3 mi
36571 Saraland, AL 14,423 5.5 mi
36688 Mobile, AL 659 8.0 mi
36612 Mobile, AL 4,541 5.7 mi
36575 Semmes, AL 18,345 6.2 mi
36611 Mobile, AL 6,106 6.7 mi
36572 Satsuma, AL 6,340 7.8 mi
36617 Mobile, AL 13,967 8.3 mi
36610 Mobile, AL 13,209 8.3 mi
36616 Mobile, AL 27 8.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36613 in?
ZIP code 36613 (Eight Mile) 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 36613?
ZIP code 36613 in Eight Mile, AL has a population of 12,749 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36613?
The median household income in ZIP 36613 is $52,080, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36613?
The median home value in ZIP 36613 is $144,200, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36613?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36613 is African American at 52.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36613?
ZIP code 36613 has 98 business establishments employing approximately 1,557 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36613?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36613 are: Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (15), Construction (14). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36613?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36613 decreased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36613?
In ZIP code 36613, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.9% 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 36613?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36613 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36613?
In ZIP code 36613, approximately 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36613?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36613 is 12.4% 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 Eight Mile, 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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