ZIP Code 36695
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Mobile · Mobile County · Alabama
- Population
- 45,118
- Median income
- $76,040
- Median home value
- $254,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.6%
- Land area
- 123.7 sq mi
365/sq mi
▼ 0% vs US
higher than 56% of US ZIPs
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.5
Chicago
ZIP code 36695 in Mobile, Alabama has a population of 45,118. The median household income is $76,040, which is 0% below the national average. Median home value is $254,100, 9% below the US average. 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36695 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 123.7 square miles in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama. The area is home to 45,118 residents, producing a population density of 365 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 36695 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36695 sits at $76,040 (25% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $39,216. The poverty rate stands at 7.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $254,100 (43% above the state average) with median rent at $1,263 per month, and 69.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36695 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mobile County, so you can benchmark 36695 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 36695
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36695.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
147 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
91 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
88 establishments
- Construction
Construction
85 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
76 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 36695, 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
45,118
Population
123.7
Area (sq mi)
365
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36695?
36.5
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
4.5%
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?
$76,040
Median Household Income
+25% vs state
$39,216
Per Capita Income
7.0%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
29.3 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?
21,521
Total Housing Units
20,181
Occupied Units
1,340
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$254,100
Median Home Value
+43% vs state
$1,263
Median Rent
1997
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
+4.6%
YoY Change (2024)
213
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+113%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36695 have increased 4.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +113% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 146 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 164 |
| 2022 | +17.6% | 193 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 204 |
| 2024 | +4.6% | 213 |
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 796 business establishments in ZIP 36695, employing approximately 12,055 people with a combined annual payroll of $716,938,000.
796
Businesses
12,055
Employees
$716.9M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 147 | 18.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 91 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 88 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 85 | 10.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 76 | 9.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 53 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 52 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 44 | 5.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 25 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 14 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.1% |
| Educational services | 9 | 1.1% |
| Information | 8 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.5% |
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 36695 vs 36608 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36608 | Mobile, AL | 36,864 | 3.7 mi |
| 36619 | Mobile, AL | 14,269 | 5.4 mi |
| 36568 | Saint Elmo, AL | 162 | 8.1 mi |
| 36693 | Mobile, AL | 17,847 | 7.8 mi |
| 36575 | Semmes, AL | 18,345 | 9.6 mi |
| 36609 | Mobile, AL | 25,846 | 7.3 mi |
| 36688 | Mobile, AL | 659 | 7.4 mi |
| 36541 | Grand Bay, AL | 15,647 | 10.1 mi |
| 36590 | Theodore, AL | 20 | 9.3 mi |
| 36618 | Mobile, AL | 16,737 | 9.7 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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