36609 ZIP Code
Mobile, Alabama
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36609 |
| City/Town: | Mobile |
| County: | Mobile |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,552 |
| Median Household Income: | $46,173 |
| Per Capita Income: | $33,462 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,761 |
| Median Home Value: | $179,300 |
| Land Area: | 6.7 sq miles
17.4 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.6602, -88.1635 |
Population Information (36609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,552 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,795 | 45.8% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,757 | 54.2% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 34.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,415 | 6.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,242 | 5.3% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,426 | 6.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,173 | 5.0% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,104 | 8.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,587 | 19.5% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,494 | 10.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,681 | 11.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,312 | 5.6% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,214 | 5.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,204 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,275 | 5.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 425 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $179,300 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $991 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,761 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 11,350 | 88.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,411 | 11.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,787 | 42.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 6,563 | 57.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,192 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 315 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,088 | 6.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,324 | 26.7% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,907 | 24.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,200 | 7.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,418 | 21.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,940 | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.3% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 33.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36609 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $46,173 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $65,576 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $64,914 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $33,462 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,607 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,932 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 632 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 6,689 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,370 | 78.5% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,910 | 16.0% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 652 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 10,735 | 45.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,160 | 43.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 983 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 41 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 448 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,168 | 5.0% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 618 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 984 | 4.2% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 255 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 208 | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 95 | 0.4% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 426 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36609 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,115 | 9.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 817 | 7.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,183 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,009 | 8.9% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,962 | 17.3% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,794 | 15.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,295 | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,283 | 11.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 464 | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 428 | 3.8% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36609 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,749 | 81.7% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,028 | 8.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 144 | 1.2% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 85 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 69 | 0.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 676 | 5.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.4 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36609 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 58 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 561 | 4.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,100 | 9.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 178 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,312 | 11.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 765 | 6.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 162 | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,035 | 8.7% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,304 | 10.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,706 | 22.7% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,401 | 11.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 595 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 755 | 6.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 19.1% | 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 (36609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,289 | 86.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,838 | 58.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,019 | 38.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,151 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36609 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 8,380 | 73.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,307 | 29.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,215 | 19.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 597 | 5.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 194 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,836 | 16.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36609 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,421 | 50.3% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 179 | 1.4% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 85 | 0.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 478 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,684 | 13.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,671 | 20.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,119 | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 124 | 1.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36609 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 311 | 2.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 999 | 7.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,924 | 15.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 3,421 | 26.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,785 | 29.7% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,166 | 9.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 901 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 240 | 1.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 14 | 0.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36609 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 250 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 2,115 | 16.6% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,646 | 28.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,530 | 35.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,715 | 13.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 505 | 4.0% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36609 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,693 | 32.5% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 221 | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,332 | 64.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 58 | 0.5% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 33 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36609 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 818 | 7.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 5,597 | 49.3% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,123 | 27.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,812 | 16.0% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36609 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 88 | 1.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 565 | 11.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 891 | 18.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,288 | 26.9% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,174 | 24.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 687 | 14.4% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 94 | 2.0% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36609 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,362 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $444 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $991 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.34 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.87 | 2.38 |
Households (36609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 11,350 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,033 | 26.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 979 | 8.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,802 | 24.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,707 | 41.5% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,666 | 23.5% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,840 | 25.0% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.07 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.04 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36609 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,768 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,944 | 45.0% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,488 | 39.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 299 | 3.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,004 | 11.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,840 | 43.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36609 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,519 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 383 | 6.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 202 | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,029 | 36.8% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 852 | 15.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,053 | 37.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,860 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,200 | 6.4% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,440 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,686 | 11.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 109 | 4.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,462 | 54.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,115 | 41.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36609 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,762 | 79.7% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,487 | 19.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,315 | 73.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,172 | 26.1% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 568 | 12.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36609 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,068 | 93.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 302 | 1.3% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,484 | 491.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,484 | 491.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,484 | 491.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 120 | 39.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 223 | 73.8% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 69 | 22.8% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 301 | 99.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36609 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 22,137 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,595 | 93.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,542 | 7.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 396 | 1.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 285 | 1.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 670 | 3.0% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 191 | 0.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36609 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 11,350 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 10,648 | 93.8% | 89.4% |
Mobile, AL36609