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Mobile, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36618

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

16,737
401/sq mi
$61,550
Median income
$164,600
Median home value
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mobile pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th pct
home value, US ZIPs
401
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36618 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36618 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, home to 16,737 residents across 41.8 square miles, a density of 401 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36618 reports a modest median household income of $61,550 (1% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,239. Poverty here runs at 17.8%, with unemployment measured at 10.1%. The typical home here is valued at $164,600 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,191 monthly, and 75.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36618, plus 6 more within Mobile County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 36618

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mobile, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36618.

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 36618, Mobile, 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

16,737

Population

41.8

Area (sq mi)

401

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36618?

38.9

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 29.0%
African American 62.6%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
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?

$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

How ZIP 36618 ranks nationally

Mobile, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,550 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%

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

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$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 36618 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 36618 ranks #3 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 36618 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 36618 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Mobile County

36695 standard
Mobile, AL
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 Mobile, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36618 in? ▼
ZIP code 36618 (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 36618? ▼
ZIP code 36618 in Mobile, AL has a population of 16,737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36618? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36618 is $61,550, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36618? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36618 is $164,600, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36618? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36618 is African American at 62.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36618? ▼
ZIP code 36618 has 219 business establishments employing approximately 2,775 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36618? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36618 are: Retail trade (39), Other services (except public administration) (32), Accommodation and food services (29). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36618? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36618 increased by 6.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 159%. 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 36618? ▼
In ZIP code 36618, 58.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.4% 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 36618? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36618 is 24.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36618? ▼
In ZIP code 36618, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36618? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36618 is 17.8% 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.