ZIP Code 36693
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Mobile · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 17,847
- Median income
- $68,933
- Median home value
- $210,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.7%
- Land area
- 32.6 sq mi
547/sq mi
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.5
Chicago
ZIP code 36693 in Mobile, Alabama has a population of 17,847. The median household income is $68,933, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $210,200, 24% below the US average. 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36693 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 32.6 square miles in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 17,847 residents, producing a population density of 547 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 36693 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36693 sits at $68,933 (13% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,423. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.9%. On housing, the median home value is $210,200 (19% above the state average) with median rent at $1,156 per month, and 69.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36693 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36693 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 36693
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36693.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
70 establishments
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
57 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
50 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 36693, 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
17,847
Population
32.6
Area (sq mi)
547
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36693?
41.5
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
7.7%
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?
$68,933
Median Household Income
+13% vs state
$37,423
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 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?
8,869
Total Housing Units
7,765
Occupied Units
1,104
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,200
Median Home Value
+19% vs state
$1,156
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
+4.2%
YoY Change (2024)
212
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+112%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36693 have increased 4.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 140 |
| 2021 | +16.4% | 163 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 188 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 204 |
| 2024 | +4.2% | 212 |
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 487 business establishments in ZIP 36693, employing approximately 6,817 people with a combined annual payroll of $373,677,000.
487
Businesses
6,817
Employees
$373.7M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 70 | 14.4% |
| Construction | 69 | 14.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 50 | 10.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 10.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 45 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 6.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 32 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 22 | 4.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 3.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.6% |
| Information | 6 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.8% |
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 36693 vs 36609 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36609 | Mobile, AL | 25,846 | 2.5 mi |
| 36619 | Mobile, AL | 14,269 | 3.5 mi |
| 36605 | Mobile, AL | 30,111 | 3.8 mi |
| 36606 | Mobile, AL | 18,733 | 4.0 mi |
| 36615 | Mobile, AL | 391 | 4.9 mi |
| 36688 | Mobile, AL | 659 | 5.2 mi |
| 36607 | Mobile, AL | 6,852 | 5.6 mi |
| 36590 | Theodore, AL | 20 | 6.7 mi |
| 36618 | Mobile, AL | 16,737 | 7.7 mi |
| 36695 | Mobile, AL | 45,118 | 7.8 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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