36605 ZIP Code
Mobile, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36605 |
| City/Town: | Mobile |
| County: | Mobile |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,732 |
| Median Household Income: | $40,802 |
| Per Capita Income: | $30,547 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,124 |
| Median Home Value: | $95,100 |
| Land Area: | 17.6 sq miles
45.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 3.8 sq miles
9.9 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.6024, -88.0913 |
Population Information (36605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,732 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,659 | 45.3% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,073 | 54.7% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.3 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,046 | 8.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,472 | 5.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,681 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,722 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,024 | 7.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,996 | 11.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,209 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,793 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,758 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,054 | 8.0% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,501 | 9.7% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,102 | 4.3% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 374 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $95,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $995 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,124 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,752 | 80.4% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,372 | 19.6% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,855 | 49.8% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,897 | 50.2% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,787 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 511 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,915 | 11.4% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 7,052 | 42.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,297 | 19.6% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,502 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,560 | 9.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 950 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 85.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $40,802 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,194 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $48,515 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $30,547 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,787 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,728 | 90.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,036 | 9.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 9,361 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,185 | 84.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,094 | 11.2% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 449 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 6,355 | 24.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 17,925 | 69.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 117 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 3 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 291 | 1.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,034 | 4.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,062 | 4.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 675 | 2.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 68 | 0.3% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 148 | 0.6% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 459 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36605 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 895 | 9.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,064 | 10.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,564 | 16.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 879 | 9.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,336 | 13.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,639 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,130 | 11.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 809 | 8.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 150 | 1.5% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 286 | 2.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36605 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,289 | 85.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 770 | 7.9% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 53 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 35 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 59 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 406 | 4.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 21.3 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36605 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 35 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 853 | 8.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,097 | 11.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 307 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,735 | 17.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 341 | 3.5% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 37 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 387 | 4.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,081 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,143 | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 920 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 427 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 365 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 29.8% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (36605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 22,487 | 87.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,839 | 46.0% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,130 | 51.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,145 | 12.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36605 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,529 | 67.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,506 | 36.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,411 | 24.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 1,359 | 13.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 152 | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,925 | 30.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36605 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,071 | 83.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 171 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 537 | 4.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 417 | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 362 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 190 | 1.6% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 125 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 242 | 2.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36605 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 8 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 157 | 1.3% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 395 | 3.3% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 639 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 881 | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,365 | 19.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,008 | 24.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,358 | 19.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,979 | 16.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 334 | 2.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36605 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 127 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 852 | 7.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,152 | 26.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,262 | 51.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,447 | 11.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 284 | 2.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36605 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,180 | 53.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 204 | 2.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,294 | 44.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 28 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 8 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 38 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36605 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,108 | 11.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,411 | 35.0% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,301 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,932 | 19.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36605 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 427 | 8.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 2,235 | 46.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 723 | 14.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 321 | 6.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 407 | 8.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 422 | 8.7% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 255 | 5.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 65 | 1.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36605 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,127 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $393 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $995 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.72 | 2.38 |
Households (36605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,752 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,771 | 28.4% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 630 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,902 | 19.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,263 | 43.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,890 | 29.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,937 | 30.1% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.62 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.48 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36605 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,114 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,357 | 47.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,014 | 33.1% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 243 | 2.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,283 | 14.1% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,248 | 57.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36605 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,570 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 444 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 269 | 4.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,505 | 45.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,533 | 27.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 819 | 14.7% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 19,338 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,286 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,632 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,906 | 11.3% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 126 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,430 | 49.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,350 | 46.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36605 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,384 | 90.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,842 | 7.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,441 | 78.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 401 | 21.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 115 | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36605 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 25,179 | 97.9% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 68 | 0.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 553 | 813.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 553 | 813.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 553 | 813.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 80 | 117.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 7 | 10.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 8 | 11.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 364 | 535.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36605 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,686 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 23,089 | 97.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 597 | 2.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 411 | 1.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 31 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 88 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 67 | 0.3% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36605 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,752 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,849 | 90.7% | 89.4% |
Mobile, AL36605