36607 ZIP Code — Mobile, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36607 is located in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 3.01 square miles and serves a population of 5,853 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36607

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 $111,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.

The gap between median ($42,389) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% 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 19 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 diabetes (19%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36607 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

5,853

population

3.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36607 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36607

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36607. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mobile	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36617 Mobile (1.2 mi) 36604 Mobile (2.4 mi) 36606 Mobile (2.5 mi) 36603 Mobile (3.2 mi) 36612 Mobile (3.5 mi) 36644 Mobile (3.6 mi) 36628 Mobile (3.6 mi) 36675 Mobile (3.6 mi) 36610 Mobile (3.6 mi) 36602 Mobile (4.2 mi) 36609 Mobile (4.4 mi) 36688 Mobile (4.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,853
Population density	1,945 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	3.01 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.7012
Longitude	-88.1026
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	56.1%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,853

Population

1,945

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$42,389

Median household income

$33,269

Per capita income

$111,200

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

55.6%

Home ownership

20.3%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

2,086

Housing units

28.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

133

5–9

124

154

10–14

143

126

15–19

117

172

20–24

160

263

25–34

245

480

35–44

446

459

45–54

427

238

55–59

221

283

60–64

263

419

65–74

390

140

75–84

130

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	882	15.1%
18 and over	4,971	84.9%
65 and over	1,236	21.1%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 59.4%

White 34.6%

Two or more races 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,561	59.4%
White	2,072	34.6%
Two or more races	168	2.8%
Hispanic or Latino	142	2.4%
Other race	42	0.7%
Asian	10	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	56.1%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.3%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.4%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.2%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.6%

$10k–$15k 11.4%

$15k–$25k 14.4%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 9.4%

$50k–$75k 15.0%

$75k–$100k 12.4%

$100k–$150k 8.6%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$10k–$15k	11.4%
$15k–$25k	14.4%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	9.4%
$50k–$75k	15.0%
$75k–$100k	12.4%
$100k–$150k	8.6%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$42,389

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.2%

$50k–$100k 30.7%

$100k–$150k 12.9%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 14.8%

$300k–$500k 7.2%

$500k–$1M 7.7%

$1M+ 3.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$111,200
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	55.6%
Renter occupied	44.4%
Vacant	21.5%
Single-family detached	77.9%
Large apartment buildings	8.5%
Mobile homes	0.7%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.58

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	4.2%
1990–1999	0.6%
1980–1989	4.3%
1970–1979	17.0%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	26.3%
1940–1949	16.9%
1939 or earlier	16.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.0%
1 bedroom	15.5%
2 bedrooms	34.8%
3 bedrooms	35.3%
4 bedrooms	10.6%
5+ bedrooms	0.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.7%
1 vehicle	40.3%
2 vehicles	33.3%
3 or more	11.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	54.9%
Electricity	42.7%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	830	33.0%
Cohabiting couple	57	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	613	24.4%
Female householder, no spouse	1,014	40.3%
Households with children under 18	426	16.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	929	37.0%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.2%	33.7%
Married	34.0%	36.1%
Separated	0.9%	3.0%
Widowed	4.4%	10.6%
Divorced	12.5%	16.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 12.5%

HS graduate 32.3%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 20.4%

Graduate / professional 7.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.0%
Bachelor's or higher	28.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	23	2.4%
Kindergarten	56	5.8%
Elementary school	444	45.7%
High school	224	23.1%
College / grad school	224	23.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Arts, food & hospitality 14.2%

Manufacturing 11.3%

Retail trade 11.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.3%

Professional & management 8.2%

Construction 6.9%

Public administration 6.1%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 3.1%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	46.7%
Service	12.3%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.4%
Production & transportation	15.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.6%
Government	16.7%
Self-employed	4.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.9%
Carpool	5.2%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	2.5%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.6

Poverty

All people 20.3%

Under 18 years 15.6%

18 and over 21.1%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 19.7%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.0%
Retirement income	20.1%
Supplemental Security	14.4%
Cash public assistance	0.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	21.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	42.6%
High blood pressure	49.0%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	19.1%
Heart disease	9.2%
Stroke	6.0%
Asthma	11.2%
Arthritis	35.6%
Kidney disease	4.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	7.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.9%
Binge drinking	12.4%
No physical activity	33.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	26.9%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	15.1%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.6%
Visited dentist	54.3%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	25.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	247	5.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.6%
Under 18	5.9%
18–64 years	16.8%
65 and over	29.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.8%
Public insurance	36.9%
No insurance	10.9%
Uninsured under 19	1.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,690	97.2%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,824	99.5%
Born in same state	5,780	98.8%
Born in different state	4,856	83.0%
Foreign born	44	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	29	0.5%
Not a US citizen	19	65.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	593	10.1%
Italian	355	6.1%
Arab	327	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	0.2%
Polish	10	0.2%
English	9	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.0%
Internet access	90.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36607

What city is ZIP code 36607 in?

ZIP code 36607 is primarily assigned to Mobile, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36607 in?

ZIP code 36607 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36607?

20% of residents in ZIP code 36607 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36607 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 36607 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36607?

The median home value in ZIP code 36607 is $111,200.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36607?

Health data for ZIP code 36607 shows elevated rates of diabetes (19%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36607 in?

ZIP code 36607 observes the CST timezone.