ZIP Code 36688
standardSource:
Mobile · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 659
- Bachelor's or higher
- 0.0%
- Land area
- 1.4 sq mi
475/sq mi
Median age 20.1
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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36688?
20.1
Median Age
42.4%
Male
57.6%
Female
4.1%
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?
$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?
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
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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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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