36606 ZIP Code
Mobile, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36606 |
| City/Town: | Mobile |
| County: | Mobile |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 19,672 |
| Median Household Income: | $50,748 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,181 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,133 |
| Median Home Value: | $140,800 |
| Land Area: | 6.8 sq miles
17.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.6688, -88.1059 |
Population Information (36606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 19,672 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 8,863 | 45.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 10,809 | 54.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.6 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,729 | 8.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,644 | 8.4% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,208 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 699 | 3.6% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 956 | 4.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,980 | 20.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,273 | 11.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,098 | 10.7% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,221 | 6.2% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,544 | 7.8% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,424 | 7.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 528 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 368 | 1.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $140,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $923 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,133 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,144 | 89.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 989 | 10.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,099 | 50.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,045 | 49.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,436 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 375 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,427 | 10.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,648 | 34.6% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,346 | 17.5% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 854 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 2,559 | 19.0% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,227 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 86.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36606 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $50,748 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $70,671 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $57,102 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,181 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,823 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,011 | 92.4% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 741 | 7.6% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,126 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 7,548 | 83.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,163 | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 300 | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 7,787 | 39.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,875 | 55.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 83 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 108 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 11 | 0.1% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 808 | 4.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 613 | 3.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 882 | 4.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 84 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 793 | 4.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36606 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 490 | 6.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 453 | 5.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,166 | 14.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 898 | 11.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 971 | 11.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,517 | 18.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 594 | 7.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,221 | 15.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 518 | 6.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 316 | 3.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36606 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 7,743 | 85.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 667 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 12 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 162 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 119 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 294 | 3.3% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.8 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36606 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 205 | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 544 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,150 | 12.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 142 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 982 | 10.9% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 523 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 211 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 494 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 714 | 7.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,082 | 23.1% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,208 | 13.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 437 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 319 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.1% | 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 (36606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,995 | 86.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 11,475 | 58.3% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,033 | 35.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,505 | 12.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36606 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,301 | 77.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,339 | 28.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,375 | 16.9% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 630 | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 79 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,898 | 23.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36606 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,509 | 71.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 57 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 372 | 4.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 529 | 5.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 300 | 3.3% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 499 | 5.5% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 785 | 8.6% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 82 | 0.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36606 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 205 | 2.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 143 | 1.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 268 | 2.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 961 | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,719 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,700 | 18.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,879 | 20.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,105 | 12.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 1,153 | 12.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36606 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 201 | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 847 | 9.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,235 | 35.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,181 | 45.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 532 | 5.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 137 | 1.5% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36606 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,487 | 42.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 39 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,505 | 55.3% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 94 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36606 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 759 | 9.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,632 | 44.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 2,684 | 33.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,069 | 13.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36606 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 277 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,043 | 25.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 910 | 22.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 749 | 18.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 611 | 14.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 422 | 10.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 80 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 7 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36606 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,191 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $386 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $923 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.32 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.47 | 2.38 |
Households (36606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,144 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,516 | 30.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 929 | 11.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,562 | 19.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,290 | 40.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,528 | 31.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,938 | 23.8% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36606 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 6,622 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 2,664 | 40.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,784 | 42.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 288 | 4.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 792 | 12.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,430 | 51.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36606 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 3,717 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 519 | 14.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 116 | 3.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,873 | 50.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 642 | 17.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 567 | 15.3% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,643 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 945 | 6.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 19,500 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,752 | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 184 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 994 | 56.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 574 | 32.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36606 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 17,309 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,984 | 10.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,413 | 71.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 560 | 28.2% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 429 | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 11 | 0.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36606 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,821 | 95.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 159 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 851 | 535.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 851 | 535.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 851 | 535.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 41 | 25.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 488 | 306.9% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 259 | 162.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36606 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,943 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 16,785 | 93.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,158 | 6.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 683 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 44 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 85 | 0.5% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 346 | 1.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36606 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,144 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,428 | 91.2% | 89.4% |
Mobile, AL36606