| ZIP Code | 36608 |
|---|---|
| City | Mobile |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Mobile County |
| Area Code | 251 |
| Elevation | 205 ft |
| Latitude | 30.681503 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -88.300213 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01097 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.7 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 15.5% ▲ 55% above avg |
| College Grads | 51.8% ▲ 34% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.4% ▼ 31% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 110 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,178 (23.2%) |
| Some College | 1,773 (8%) |
| Associates | 3,677 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,915 (8.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,627 (43.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $64,372 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $234,400 ▼ 16% below avg ↑ 49% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,045/mo ↑ 16% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 17,690 |
| Vacant Units | 1,983 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 17,690 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,983 |
| Owner Occupied | 54.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 45.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
ZIP code 36608 is located in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. With a population of 37,599, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.7 years. Economically, 36608 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $64,372 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36608 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $234,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,045 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (54.7%) and renters (45.3%). Median home values have increased by 49% since 2019.
The population of 36608 is majority White (56.10%). Residents are well-educated — 51.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.5%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36608 stands at 3.4%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 36608 in Mobile, AL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 37,599 residents, a median household income of $64,372, and a median home value of $234,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.