36606 ZIP Code — Mobile, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36606 is located in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 6.85 square miles and serves a population of 19,672 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36606

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $140,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 50%.

Median household income is $50,748. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 21 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36606 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

19,672

population

6.85

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36606 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36606

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36606. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mobile	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36607 Mobile (2.5 mi) 36604 Mobile (2.5 mi) 36615 Mobile (3.2 mi) 36609 Mobile (3.3 mi) 36603 Mobile (3.4 mi) 36617 Mobile (3.6 mi) 36693 Mobile (3.9 mi) 36628 Mobile (4.1 mi) 36675 Mobile (4.1 mi) 36644 Mobile (4.1 mi) 36602 Mobile (4.5 mi) 36605 Mobile (4.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	19,672
Population density	2,872 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	6.85 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.6656
Longitude	-88.1039
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	56.4%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

19,672

Population

2,872

People per sq mi

33.6

Median age

$50,748

Median household income

$30,561

Per capita income

$140,800

Median home value

$923

Median monthly rent

50.3%

Home ownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

7.6%

Unemployment

5,088

Housing units

28.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

779

Under 5

950

741

5–9

903

544

10–14

664

315

15–19

384

431

20–24

525

1,793

25–34

2,187

1,024

35–44

1,249

945

45–54

1,153

550

55–59

671

696

60–64

848

642

65–74

782

238

75–84

290

166

85+

202

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,958	25.2%
18 and over	14,714	74.8%
65 and over	2,320	11.8%
Median age	33.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 53.6%

White 38.4%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 3%

Asian 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	10,875	53.6%
White	7,787	38.4%
Two or more races	808	4%
Hispanic or Latino	613	3%
Asian	108	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	83	0.4%
Other race	11	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.4%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	15.6%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.4%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 5.6%

$15k–$25k 14.3%

$25k–$35k 11.0%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 7.3%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 3.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	5.6%
$15k–$25k	14.3%
$25k–$35k	11.0%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	7.3%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	3.9%
Median income	$50,748

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 25.4%

$100k–$150k 22.2%

$150k–$200k 18.3%

$200k–$300k 14.9%

$300k–$500k 10.3%

$500k–$1M 2.0%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$140,800
Median rent / month	$923
Owner occupied	50.3%
Renter occupied	49.7%
Vacant	10.8%
Single-family detached	71.3%
Large apartment buildings	8.6%
Mobile homes	0.9%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.32

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.2%
2000–2009	1.6%
1990–1999	2.9%
1980–1989	10.5%
1970–1979	18.8%
1960–1969	18.6%
1950–1959	20.6%
1940–1949	12.1%
1939 or earlier	12.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.2%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	35.4%
3 bedrooms	45.8%
4 bedrooms	5.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.3%
1 vehicle	44.6%
2 vehicles	33.0%
3 or more	13.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.8%
Electricity	55.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
No fuel used	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,516	30.9%
Cohabiting couple	776	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	1,562	19.2%
Female householder, no spouse	3,290	40.4%
Households with children under 18	2,528	31.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,938	23.8%
Average household size	2.39

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.2%	40.5%
Married	42.0%	31.8%
Separated	1.4%	3.7%
Widowed	4.3%	8.7%
Divorced	12.0%	15.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 17.5%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 19.0%

Graduate / professional 9.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.6%
Bachelor's or higher	28.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	519	14.0%
Kindergarten	116	3.1%
Elementary school	1,873	50.4%
High school	642	17.3%
College / grad school	567	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.4%

Manufacturing 12.8%

Retail trade 10.9%

Professional & management 7.9%

Construction 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 2.3%

Information 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.4%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	12.5%
Production & transportation	17.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.8%
Government	12.9%
Self-employed	3.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	7.4%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.8

Poverty

All people 22.1%

Under 18 years 34.6%

18 and over 17.9%

Married-couple families 6.0%

Female-led households 39.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.7%
Retirement income	16.9%
Supplemental Security	7.7%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	41.5%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	14.4%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	10.9%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.4%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.5%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	30.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	22.5%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	55.0%
Cholesterol screening	89.5%
Teeth loss	21.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	945	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	9.0%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	8.1%
65 and over	25.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.8%
Public insurance	36.1%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	0.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,943	91.2%
Spanish	505	2.8%
Other Indo-European	74	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.1%
Other languages	71	0.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	18,821	95.7%
Born in same state	18,662	94.9%
Born in different state	15,000	76.3%
Foreign born	159	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	851	4.3%
Not a US citizen	85	10.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,026	10.3%
Italian	1,435	7.3%
Arab	539	2.7%
English	58	0.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	47	0.2%
Irish	17	0.1%
Polish	15	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	91.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36606

What city is ZIP code 36606 in?

ZIP code 36606 is primarily assigned to Mobile, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36606 in?

ZIP code 36606 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36606?

22% of residents in ZIP code 36606 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36606?

The median home value in ZIP code 36606 is $140,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 36606?

ZIP code 36606 has an estimated population of 19,672 residents, with a density of 2,873 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36606?

The median household income in ZIP code 36606 is $50,748, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36606 in?

ZIP code 36606 observes the CST timezone.