US ZIP Code
36688

Mobile, AL

Mobile County  ·  Alabama

● Active
👥 2,083 Population ↑ 779% since 2019
🎂 20.2 Median Age ↑ 3% since 2019
🎓 19.1% College Grads
▼ 51% below avg
📊 8.3% Unemployment
▲ 69% above avg ↑ 6% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code36688
CityMobile
StateAlabama (AL)
CountyMobile County
Area Code251
Elevation158 ft
Latitude30.695541
Longitude-88.187867
TimezoneChicago (DST)
FIPS01097
ZIP TypeUnique
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 45.5% (948) Female 54.5% (1,135) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.7%Hispanic: 6.1%Black: 39.3%Asian: 2.2%Other: 0.9%Race
White50.7%
Hispanic6.1%
Black39.3%
Asian2.2%
Other0.9%

Age Breakdown

5–17
0%
18–24
96%
25–44
2%
45–64
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age20.2 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019
Avg Household Size1.78
Below Poverty4.3% ▼ 57% below avg
College Grads19.1% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment8.3% ▲ 69% above avg
Associates34 (81%)
Graduate Degree8 (19%)

Education

Associates: 81%Graduate: 19%Edu
Associates81.0%
Graduate19.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Renter: 100%Tenure
Renter100.0%

Financials

Total Units110
Vacant Units60
Avg HH Size1.78

Income Distribution

Under $25k
100%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
47%
Walked
39%
Work From Home
14%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
62%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
3%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 36688 is in Mobile, AL, in Mobile County.
ZIP code 36688 is located in Alabama (AL).
ZIP code 36688 is in Mobile County, AL.
ZIP 36688 observes the Chicago timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 36688 is 2,083 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 36688

ZIP code 36688 is located in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. With a population of 2,083, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 20.2 years.

The population of 36688 is majority White (50.74%). Residents are less-educated — 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 4.3%.

The unemployment rate in 36688 stands at 8.3%, which is significantly above the national average. About 14% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 44%.

Overall, ZIP code 36688 in Mobile, AL is characterized as less-educated, and a young community.