36608 ZIP Code
Mobile, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36608 |
| City/Town: | Mobile |
| County: | Mobile |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 36,281 |
| Median Household Income: | $59,400 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,028 |
| Total Housing Units: | 17,664 |
| Median Home Value: | $205,800 |
| Land Area: | 65.1 sq miles
168.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.6 sq miles
1.5 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.6815, -88.3002 |
Population Information (36608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 36,281 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,581 | 48.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,700 | 51.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,704 | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,144 | 5.9% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,464 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,428 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 3,555 | 9.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 5,708 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,773 | 13.2% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,184 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,002 | 5.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,850 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,124 | 8.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,696 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 649 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $205,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.8 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $992 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 17,664 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 15,625 | 88.5% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,039 | 11.5% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,218 | 52.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,407 | 47.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,986 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 420 | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,342 | 5.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 5,504 | 22.9% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,235 | 21.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,735 | 7.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,011 | 25.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 3,739 | 15.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 92.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 40.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36608 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $59,400 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $87,008 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,985 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,028 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 18,177 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 17,464 | 96.5% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 625 | 3.5% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,231 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 13,644 | 78.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,844 | 16.3% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 964 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 12 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 21,299 | 58.7% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,227 | 33.7% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 152 | 0.4% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 751 | 2.1% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 450 | 1.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,402 | 3.9% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 640 | 1.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,433 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 719 | 2.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 147 | 0.4% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 54 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 513 | 1.4% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36608 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,407 | 9.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 594 | 3.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,310 | 8.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,526 | 9.8% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,996 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,702 | 17.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,903 | 12.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,097 | 13.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 922 | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,168 | 7.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36608 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,219 | 81.4% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,115 | 6.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 48 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 286 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 231 | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,309 | 7.5% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36608 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 81 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,045 | 6.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,464 | 8.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 356 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,235 | 12.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 855 | 4.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 233 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,314 | 7.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,087 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,886 | 28.0% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,503 | 8.6% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 689 | 3.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 716 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.5% | 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 (36608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 32,180 | 88.7% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 24,172 | 66.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 11,887 | 32.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,792 | 10.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36608 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 11,990 | 76.7% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,411 | 28.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,277 | 21.0% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 793 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 165 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,819 | 11.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36608 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 10,690 | 60.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 439 | 2.5% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 53 | 0.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 495 | 2.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,425 | 13.7% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 1,708 | 9.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,142 | 6.5% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 690 | 3.9% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 22 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36608 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 146 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,242 | 7.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,578 | 8.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,794 | 10.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 2,983 | 16.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 5,113 | 28.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,407 | 13.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,728 | 9.8% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 525 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 148 | 0.8% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36608 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 473 | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,945 | 11.0% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 4,276 | 24.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,422 | 36.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,500 | 19.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,048 | 5.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36608 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,008 | 32.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 137 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 10,392 | 66.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 22 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 53 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36608 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 709 | 4.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,707 | 42.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,666 | 36.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,543 | 16.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36608 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 394 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 627 | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,775 | 21.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,239 | 15.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,349 | 16.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,508 | 18.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,073 | 13.1% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 253 | 3.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36608 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,449 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $496 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $992 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.52 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.96 | 2.38 |
Households (36608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 15,625 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,596 | 35.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,868 | 12.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,418 | 21.9% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,682 | 36.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,568 | 22.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,983 | 25.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.25 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.21 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36608 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,359 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 6,106 | 42.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,955 | 41.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 338 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,693 | 11.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 5,431 | 37.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36608 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 9,830 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 518 | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 358 | 3.6% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,640 | 37.0% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,897 | 19.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 3,417 | 34.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,424 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,411 | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,972 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,331 | 12.0% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 195 | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,199 | 50.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,937 | 44.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36608 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 29,121 | 80.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,837 | 18.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 5,135 | 75.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,609 | 23.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 984 | 14.4% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 93 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36608 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,896 | 96.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 405 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,385 | 342.0% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,385 | 342.0% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,385 | 342.0% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 96 | 23.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 119 | 29.4% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 374 | 92.3% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36608 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,577 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 32,662 | 94.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,915 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 642 | 1.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 453 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 399 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 421 | 1.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36608 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 15,625 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 14,803 | 94.7% | 89.4% |
Mobile, AL36608