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Mobile, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36695

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

45,118
365/sq mi
$76,040
Median income
$254,100
Median home value
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 44%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 42%
home value, US ZIPs
365
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36695 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36695 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, with 45,118 residents across 123.7 square miles, a density of 365 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36695 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,040 (25% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $39,216. Poverty here runs at 7.0%, with unemployment measured 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 29 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36695, 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 36695

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mobile, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36695.

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 36695, 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

45,118

Population

123.7

Area (sq mi)

365

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36695?

36.5

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 24.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%

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

How ZIP 36695 ranks nationally

Mobile, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,040 Top 44% higher than 56% 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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.6%

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

Owner 69.4%
Renter 30.6%

$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 36695 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 36695 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36695 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 36695 ranks the highest of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Mobile County

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
36575 standard
Semmes, AL
Pop: 18,345

Related Areas

Mobile County Mobile, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36695 in? ▼
ZIP code 36695 (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 36695? ▼
ZIP code 36695 in Mobile, AL has a population of 45,118 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36695? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36695 is $76,040, which is 0% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36695? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36695 is $254,100, which is 9% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36695? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36695 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36695? ▼
ZIP code 36695 has 796 business establishments employing approximately 12,055 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36695? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36695 are: Retail trade (147), Health care and social assistance (91), Other services (except public administration) (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36695? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36695 increased by 4.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 113%. 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 36695? ▼
In ZIP code 36695, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.6% 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 36695? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36695 is 29.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36695? ▼
In ZIP code 36695, approximately 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36695? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36695 is 7.0% 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.