36608 ZIP Code — Mobile, AL
Mobile County, Alabama
ZIP code 36608 is located in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 65.14 square miles and serves a population of 36,281 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.
About ZIP code 36608
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $205,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
The gap between median ($59,400) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 41% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
36,281
population
65.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36608 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36608
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36608. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mobile | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
36695 Mobile (3.1 mi)
36688 Mobile (5.4 mi)
36609 Mobile (6.4 mi)
36619 Mobile (6.8 mi)
36693 Mobile (7.4 mi)
36618 Mobile (7.6 mi)
36575 Semmes (8.1 mi)
36606 Mobile (9.7 mi)
36607 Mobile (10 mi)
36617 Mobile (10.8 mi)
36612 Mobile (10.8 mi)
36613 Eight Mile (11.1 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 36,281 |
| Population density | 557 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 65.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.56 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.6666 |
| Longitude | -88.2663 |
| 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 | 48.8% | 50.3% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 29.6% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.9% | 16.7% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 3.4% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
36,281
Population
557
People per sq mi
35.4
Median age
$59,400
Median household income
$38,728
Per capita income
$205,800
Median home value
$992
Median monthly rent
52.6%
Home ownership
18.5%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
10,257
Housing units
40.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
826
Under 5
878
1,039
5–9
1,105
1,194
10–14
1,270
1,176
15–19
1,252
1,723
20–24
1,832
2,766
25–34
2,942
2,313
35–44
2,460
2,027
45–54
2,157
970
55–59
1,032
896
60–64
954
1,514
65–74
1,610
822
75–84
874
314
85+
335
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,769 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 28,512 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 5,469 | 15.1% |
| Median age | 35.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
57.7%
Black or African American
33.1%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian
2%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,299 | 57.7% |
| Black or African American | 12,227 | 33.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,402 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 751 | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 640 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 450 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 152 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.8% | 50.3% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.1% | 29.6% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 13.9% | 16.7% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.3% | 3.4% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
9.0%
$10k–$15k
3.8%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
9.8%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
17.3%
$75k–$100k
12.2%
$100k–$150k
13.4%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
7.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.8% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.3% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 7.5% |
| Median income | $59,400 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.8%
$50k–$100k
7.6%
$100k–$150k
21.6%
$150k–$200k
15.1%
$200k–$300k
16.4%
$300k–$500k
18.3%
$500k–$1M
13.1%
$1M+
3.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,800 |
| Median rent / month | $992 |
| Owner occupied | 52.6% |
| Renter occupied | 47.4% |
| Vacant | 11.5% |
| Single-family detached | 60.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 6.5% |
| Mobile homes | 3.9% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.8% |
| 2010–2019 | 7.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 28.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 9.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.8% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 19.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.5% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.3% |
| 3 or more | 16.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.1% |
| Electricity | 66.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,596 | 35.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 929 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,418 | 21.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,682 | 36.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,568 | 22.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,983 | 25.5% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 42.5% | 34.8% |
| Married | 41.5% | 39.7% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 3.2% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.5% |
| Divorced | 11.8% | 13.8% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
5.6%
HS graduate
22.9%
Some college, no degree
21.8%
Associate's degree
7.2%
Bachelor's degree
25.1%
Graduate / professional
15.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 40.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 518 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 358 | 3.6% |
| Elementary school | 3,640 | 37.0% |
| High school | 1,897 | 19.3% |
| College / grad school | 3,417 | 34.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.0%
Retail trade
12.8%
Professional & management
12.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.6%
Manufacturing
8.4%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Construction
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Public administration
4.1%
Other services
3.9%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 42.2% |
| Service | 14.5% |
| Sales & office | 24.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 12.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.1% |
| Government | 16.3% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 82.6% |
| Carpool | 6.5% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 1.7% |
| Work from home | 7.6% |
| Other means | 1.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.7 |
Poverty
All people
18.5%
Under 18 years
28.1%
18 and over
15.8%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
36.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.2% |
| Retirement income | 21.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.7% |
| High blood pressure | 35.7% |
| High cholesterol | 32.9% |
| Diabetes | 10.9% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.3% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 23.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.3% |
| No health insurance | 15.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.8% |
| Visited dentist | 64.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 13.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,411 | 8.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.0% |
| Under 18 | 2.5% |
| 18–64 years | 9.6% |
| 65 and over | 36.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 67.2% |
| Public insurance | 33.0% |
| No insurance | 10.5% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 34,577 | 95.3% |
| Spanish | 566 | 1.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 137 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 65 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 170 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 34,896 | 96.2% |
| Born in same state | 34,491 | 95.1% |
| Born in different state | 25,754 | 71.0% |
| Foreign born | 405 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,385 | 3.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 707 | 51.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 3,548 | 9.8% |
| Italian | 3,157 | 8.7% |
| Arab | 2,023 | 5.6% |
| Polish | 169 | 0.5% |
| English | 60 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 51 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 31 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 29 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 16 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.1% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36608
What city is ZIP code 36608 in?
ZIP code 36608 is primarily assigned to Mobile, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36608 in?
ZIP code 36608 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36608?
19% of residents in ZIP code 36608 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 36608?
ZIP code 36608 has an estimated population of 36,281 residents, with a density of 557 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36608?
The median home value in ZIP code 36608 is $205,800.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 36608?
The median household income in ZIP code 36608 is $59,400, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 36608 in?
ZIP code 36608 observes the CST timezone.