36602 ZIP Code — Mobile, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36602 is located in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 3.92 square miles and serves a population of 928 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36602

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $241,000. Renters make up the majority at 78%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $30,795. Poverty affects 32% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 30% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (17%) compared to national benchmarks. 21% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 28%.

Overall, ZIP code 36602 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

928

population

3.92

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36602 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36602

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36602. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mobile	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36644 Mobile (0.7 mi) 36628 Mobile (0.7 mi) 36675 Mobile (0.7 mi) 36603 Mobile (1.2 mi) 36604 Mobile (2.1 mi) 36610 Mobile (3.7 mi) 36617 Mobile (4.1 mi) 36607 Mobile (4.2 mi) 36615 Mobile (4.4 mi) 36606 Mobile (4.5 mi) 36612 Mobile (6.4 mi) 36611 Mobile (6.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	928
Population density	237 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	3.92 sq mi
Water area	1.48 sq mi
Latitude	30.6883
Longitude	-88.0330
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

928

Population

237

People per sq mi

59.5

Median age

$30,795

Median household income

$38,828

Per capita income

$241,000

Median home value

$463

Median monthly rent

21.6%

Home ownership

32.3%

Poverty rate

1.7%

Unemployment

274

Housing units

36.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

115

65–74

102

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	18	1.9%
18 and over	910	98.1%
65 and over	328	35.3%
Median age	59.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 50.7%

Black or African American 32.6%

Two or more races 8%

Asian 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2%

Other race 1.2%

Group	Count	%
White	480	50.7%
Black or African American	309	32.6%
Two or more races	76	8%
Asian	52	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	19	2%
Other race	11	1.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.9%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.2%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.2%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.7%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 9.3%

$10k–$15k 24.3%

$15k–$25k 14.0%

$25k–$35k 9.3%

$35k–$50k 8.1%

$50k–$75k 10.6%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 4.4%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 5.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.3%
$10k–$15k	24.3%
$15k–$25k	14.0%
$25k–$35k	9.3%
$35k–$50k	8.1%
$50k–$75k	10.6%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	4.4%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	5.0%
Median income	$30,795

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 6.5%

$150k–$200k 12.9%

$200k–$300k 40.3%

$300k–$500k 26.6%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$241,000
Median rent / month	$463
Owner occupied	21.6%
Renter occupied	78.4%
Vacant	17.4%
Single-family detached	14.9%
Large apartment buildings	63.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.8
Avg household size (owned)	1.80

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	3.7%
2000–2009	4.1%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	28.7%
1960–1969	15.7%
1950–1959	5.4%
1940–1949	8.6%
1939 or earlier	20.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	29.0%
1 bedroom	42.8%
2 bedrooms	16.8%
3 bedrooms	9.3%
4 bedrooms	2.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	21.8%
1 vehicle	61.6%
2 vehicles	9.6%
3 or more	7.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.7%
Electricity	90.8%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	93	14.5%
Cohabiting couple	8	1.2%
Male householder, no spouse	294	45.7%
Female householder, no spouse	248	38.6%
Households with children under 18	16	2.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	295	45.9%
Average household size	1.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.8%	28.2%
Married	24.5%	27.5%
Separated	11.4%	7.2%
Widowed	0.0%	15.6%
Divorced	16.2%	21.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 9.7%

HS graduate 23.2%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 10.9%

Bachelor's degree 23.1%

Graduate / professional 13.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	36.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	18	34.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	35	66.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.2%

Professional & management 16.9%

Construction 15.7%

Other services 11.1%

Manufacturing 9.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.1%

Retail trade 6.1%

Public administration 5.8%

Finance & real estate 3.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.3%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	13.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.1%
Production & transportation	2.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	89.1%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	0.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	4.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	5.5%
Work from home	16.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.8

Poverty

All people 32.3%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 33.0%

Married-couple families 12.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	15.7%
Supplemental Security	10.6%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	30.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.7%
High blood pressure	46.5%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	16.8%
Heart disease	8.5%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.6%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	28.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.6%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	14.8%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	58.2%
Cholesterol screening	91.4%
Teeth loss	18.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	71	7.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	27.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	18.3%
65 and over	45.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.9%
Public insurance	44.7%
No insurance	20.6%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	928	100.0%
Spanish	32	3.4%
Other Indo-European	8	0.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	1.5%
Other languages	10	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	880	94.8%
Born in same state	853	91.9%
Born in different state	477	51.4%
Foreign born	27	2.9%
Naturalized citizen	48	5.2%
Not a US citizen	13	27.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	109	11.7%
Italian	104	11.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	16	1.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	69.3%
Internet access	77.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36602

What city is ZIP code 36602 in?

ZIP code 36602 is primarily assigned to Mobile, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36602 in?

ZIP code 36602 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36602 mostly rentals?

78% of occupied units in ZIP code 36602 are renter-occupied.

Does ZIP code 36602 have an older population?

35% of residents in ZIP code 36602 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36602?

32% of residents in ZIP code 36602 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36602 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 36602 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36602 in?

ZIP code 36602 observes the CST timezone.