| ZIP Code | 36605 |
|---|---|
| City | Mobile |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Mobile County |
| Area Code | 251 |
| Elevation | 17 ft |
| Latitude | 30.602446 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.091303 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 38.7 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.62 |
| Below Poverty | 28.3% ▲ 183% above avg |
| College Grads | 27.0% ▼ 30% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 44% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 242 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,438 (42.3%) |
| Some College | 1,649 (10.8%) |
| Associates | 2,782 (18.3%) |
| Bachelors | 1,442 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,671 (17.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,064 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $97,800 ▼ 65% below avg ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,026/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 12,195 |
| Vacant Units | 2,472 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 12,195 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 2,472 |
| Owner Occupied | 52.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 47.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.62 |
ZIP code 36605 is located in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. With a population of 25,628, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 38.7 years. Economically, 36605 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,064 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36605 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $97,800 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,026 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (52.6%) and renters (47.4%). Median home values have increased by 22% since 2019.
The population of 36605 is majority Black (66.86%). Residents are moderately educated — 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 28.3%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36605 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 83%.
Overall, ZIP code 36605 in Mobile, AL is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a middle-aged community. With 25,628 residents, a median household income of $45,064, and a median home value of $97,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.