ZIP Code 36688

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Mobile · Mobile County · Alabama

Population
659

475/sq mi

Bachelor's or higher
0.0%

Median age 20.1

Land area
1.4 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 36688 in Mobile, Alabama has a population of 659. 0

ZIP code 36688 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.4 square miles in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 659 residents, producing a population density of 475 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 36688 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36688 sits at , while per-capita income is $4,229. The poverty rate stands at 100.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 0.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36688 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 20.1, 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 36688 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 →

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 36688, 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

659

Population

1.4

Area (sq mi)

475

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36688?

20.1

Median Age

42.4%

Male

57.6%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 56.5%
African American 34.8%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$4,229

Per Capita Income

100.0%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 0.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 0.0%

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

What does housing look like?

73

Total Housing Units

26

Occupied Units

47

Vacant Units

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

2004

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 36688, employing approximately 219 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,347,000.

6

Businesses

219

Employees

$25.3M

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 36688 vs 36618 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36618 Mobile, AL 16,737 2.8 mi
36609 Mobile, AL 25,846 2.7 mi
36607 Mobile, AL 6,852 4.5 mi
36606 Mobile, AL 18,733 4.8 mi
36693 Mobile, AL 17,847 5.2 mi
36617 Mobile, AL 13,967 5.3 mi
36619 Mobile, AL 14,269 7.0 mi
36613 Eight Mile, AL 12,749 8.0 mi
36608 Mobile, AL 36,864 6.7 mi
36612 Mobile, AL 4,541 5.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36688 in?
ZIP code 36688 (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 36688?
ZIP code 36688 in Mobile, AL has a population of 659 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36688?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36688 is White at 56.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36688?
ZIP code 36688 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 219 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36688?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36688 is 100.0% 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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