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Eight Mile, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36613

Mobile County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

12,749
96/sq mi
$52,080
Median income
$144,200
Median home value
16.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Eight Mile pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
96
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36613 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36613 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eight Mile, Mobile County, Alabama, home to 12,749 residents across 132.7 square miles, a density of 96 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36613 reports a modest median household income of $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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mobile County, letting you compare 36613 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 36613

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eight Mile, AL

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

12,749

Population

132.7

Area (sq mi)

96

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 36613 ranks nationally

Eight Mile, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$52,080 17th percentile higher than 17% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 36613 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36613 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36613 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36613 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Mobile County

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Pop: 45,118
36608 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 36,864
36605 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 30,111
36609 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 25,846
36582 standard
Theodore, AL
Pop: 24,624
36606 standard
Mobile, AL
Pop: 18,733

Related Areas

Mobile County Eight Mile, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.