ZIP Code 36618
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Mobile · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 16,737
- Median income
- $61,550
- Median home value
- $164,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.4%
- Land area
- 41.8 sq mi
401/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.9
Chicago
ZIP code 36618 in Mobile, Alabama has a population of 16,737. The median household income is $61,550, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $164,600, 41% below the US average. 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36618 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 41.8 square miles in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 16,737 residents, producing a population density of 401 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 36618 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36618 sits at $61,550 (1% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,239. The poverty rate stands at 17.8% and the unemployment rate at 10.1%. On housing, the median home value is $164,600 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $1,191 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36618 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36618 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 36618
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36618.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
39 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
32 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
22 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 36618, 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
16,737
Population
41.8
Area (sq mi)
401
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36618?
38.9
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
4.4%
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?
$61,550
Median Household Income
+1% vs state
$29,239
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
24.2 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
7,320
Total Housing Units
6,878
Occupied Units
442
Vacant Units
2.59
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,600
Median Home Value
-7% vs state
$1,191
Median Rent
1978
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
+6.7%
YoY Change (2024)
259
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+159%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36618 have increased 6.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +159% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -0.4% | 137 |
| 2021 | +23.7% | 169 |
| 2022 | +7.1% | 181 |
| 2023 | +33.8% | 243 |
| 2024 | +6.7% | 259 |
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 219 business establishments in ZIP 36618, employing approximately 2,775 people with a combined annual payroll of $108,189,000.
219
Businesses
2,775
Employees
$108.2M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 39 | 17.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 32 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 13.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 11.9% |
| Construction | 22 | 10.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 5.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 3.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.4% |
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 36618 vs 36688 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36688 | Mobile, AL | 659 | 2.8 mi |
| 36612 | Mobile, AL | 4,541 | 3.8 mi |
| 36613 | Eight Mile, AL | 12,749 | 5.3 mi |
| 36609 | Mobile, AL | 25,846 | 5.2 mi |
| 36617 | Mobile, AL | 13,967 | 4.8 mi |
| 36610 | Mobile, AL | 13,209 | 6.0 mi |
| 36616 | Mobile, AL | 27 | 5.5 mi |
| 36607 | Mobile, AL | 6,852 | 4.8 mi |
| 36611 | Mobile, AL | 6,106 | 6.1 mi |
| 36575 | Semmes, AL | 18,345 | 6.3 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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