36609 ZIP Code — Mobile, AL
Mobile County, Alabama
ZIP code 36609 is located in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 6.70 square miles and serves a population of 23,552 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.
About ZIP code 36609
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 $179,300. Renters make up the majority at 58%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $46,173. 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 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
23,552
population
6.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36609 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36609
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36609. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mobile | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
36693 Mobile (2.3 mi)
36688 Mobile (2.9 mi)
36606 Mobile (3.3 mi)
36607 Mobile (4.4 mi)
36619 Mobile (4.9 mi)
36617 Mobile (5.6 mi)
36618 Mobile (5.6 mi)
36604 Mobile (5.7 mi)
36615 Mobile (5.7 mi)
36605 Mobile (5.9 mi)
36608 Mobile (6.4 mi)
36603 Mobile (6.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,552 |
| Population density | 3,515 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.6593 |
| Longitude | -88.1586 |
| 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 | 59.0% | 50.3% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.2% | 29.6% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.9% | 16.7% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 3.4% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
23,552
Population
3,515
People per sq mi
34.5
Median age
$46,173
Median household income
$33,089
Per capita income
$179,300
Median home value
$991
Median monthly rent
42.2%
Home ownership
19.1%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
6,198
Housing units
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
648
Under 5
767
569
5–9
673
654
10–14
772
538
15–19
635
964
20–24
1,140
2,102
25–34
2,485
1,143
35–44
1,351
1,229
45–54
1,452
601
55–59
711
556
60–64
658
1,010
65–74
1,194
584
75–84
691
195
85+
230
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,649 | 19.7% |
| 18 and over | 18,903 | 80.3% |
| 65 and over | 3,904 | 16.6% |
| Median age | 34.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
44.4%
Black or African American
42%
Two or more races
4.8%
Asian
4.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,735 | 44.4% |
| Black or African American | 10,160 | 42% |
| Two or more races | 1,168 | 4.8% |
| Asian | 983 | 4.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 618 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 448 | 1.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 17 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 59.0% | 50.3% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 25.2% | 29.6% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.9% | 16.7% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.9% | 3.4% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
9.8%
$10k–$15k
7.2%
$15k–$25k
10.4%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
17.3%
$50k–$75k
15.8%
$75k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
11.3%
$150k–$200k
4.1%
$200k+
3.8%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 9.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 17.3% |
| $50k–$75k | 15.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.4% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.1% |
| $200k+ | 3.8% |
| Median income | $46,173 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
11.8%
$100k–$150k
18.6%
$150k–$200k
26.9%
$200k–$300k
24.5%
$300k–$500k
14.4%
$500k–$1M
2.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $179,300 |
| Median rent / month | $991 |
| Owner occupied | 42.2% |
| Renter occupied | 57.8% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
| Single-family detached | 50.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.8% |
| Mobile homes | 1.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.34 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 15.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 26.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 29.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.1% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 49.3% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.5% |
| 3 or more | 16.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 32.5% |
| Electricity | 64.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,033 | 26.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 808 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,802 | 24.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,707 | 41.5% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,666 | 23.5% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,840 | 25.0% |
| Average household size | 2.07 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 45.0% | 35.9% |
| Married | 39.8% | 34.3% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 3.8% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 12.0% |
| Divorced | 11.5% | 14.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.9%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
26.7%
Some college, no degree
24.1%
Associate's degree
7.4%
Bachelor's degree
21.1%
Graduate / professional
12.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 33.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 383 | 6.9% |
| Kindergarten | 202 | 3.7% |
| Elementary school | 2,029 | 36.8% |
| High school | 852 | 15.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,053 | 37.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.7%
Retail trade
11.0%
Professional & management
10.9%
Manufacturing
9.2%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Transportation & utilities
6.4%
Public administration
6.3%
Other services
5.0%
Construction
4.7%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Information
1.4%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 37.3% |
| Service | 21.6% |
| Sales & office | 20.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.7% |
| Production & transportation | 15.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 78.5% |
| Government | 16.0% |
| Self-employed | 5.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.0% |
| Carpool | 8.7% |
| Public transit | 1.2% |
| Walk | 0.7% |
| Work from home | 5.8% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
Poverty
All people
19.1%
Under 18 years
23.9%
18 and over
18.0%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 19.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 16.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.6% |
| High blood pressure | 36.3% |
| High cholesterol | 32.0% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.1% |
| Arthritis | 26.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 5.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 17.7% |
| Binge drinking | 15.7% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.9% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.3% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.6% |
| No health insurance | 16.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.0% |
| Visited dentist | 61.0% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,200 | 6.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.5% |
| Under 18 | 2.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 29.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 59.0% |
| Public insurance | 38.5% |
| No insurance | 13.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 22,137 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 744 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 215 | 1.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 447 | 2.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 22,068 | 93.7% |
| Born in same state | 21,766 | 92.4% |
| Born in different state | 16,307 | 69.2% |
| Foreign born | 302 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,484 | 6.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 856 | 57.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,342 | 9.9% |
| French | 1,551 | 6.6% |
| Arab | 774 | 3.3% |
| Polish | 42 | 0.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 41 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 15 | 0.1% |
| German | 8 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 48.2% |
| Internet access | 93.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36609
What city is ZIP code 36609 in?
ZIP code 36609 is primarily assigned to Mobile, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36609 in?
ZIP code 36609 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.
Is ZIP code 36609 mostly rentals?
58% of occupied units in ZIP code 36609 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36609?
19% of residents in ZIP code 36609 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36609?
The median home value in ZIP code 36609 is $179,300.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 36609?
The median household income in ZIP code 36609 is $46,173, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 36609 in?
ZIP code 36609 observes the CST timezone.