36610 ZIP Code — Mobile, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36610 is located in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 7.55 square miles and serves a population of 10,024 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36610

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 $52,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

Median household income is $27,464. Poverty affects 38% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 37% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 48% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (52%), diabetes (24%), smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks. 20% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 36610 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,024

population

7.55

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36610 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36610

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36610. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mobile	Acceptable
Mobile	Acceptable
Mobile	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36617 Mobile (2.5 mi) 36611 Mobile (2.9 mi) 36675 Mobile (3.1 mi) 36644 Mobile (3.1 mi) 36628 Mobile (3.1 mi) 36612 Mobile (3.4 mi) 36603 Mobile (3.6 mi) 36607 Mobile (3.6 mi) 36604 Mobile (3.7 mi) 36602 Mobile (3.7 mi) 36606 Mobile (5.7 mi) 36618 Mobile (6.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,024
Population density	1,328 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	7.55 sq mi
Water area	0.38 sq mi
Latitude	30.7376
Longitude	-88.0585
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	78.4%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

10,024

Population

1,328

People per sq mi

40.5

Median age

$27,464

Median household income

$16,329

Per capita income

$52,800

Median home value

$674

Median monthly rent

45.5%

Home ownership

37.8%

Poverty rate

11.9%

Unemployment

3,268

Housing units

7.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

295

Under 5

353

256

5–9

305

328

10–14

391

388

15–19

463

182

20–24

217

595

25–34

710

497

35–44

593

435

45–54

520

331

55–59

396

500

60–64

596

476

65–74

569

174

75–84

207

113

85+

134

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,332	23.3%
18 and over	7,692	76.7%
65 and over	1,673	16.7%
Median age	40.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 98.6%

White 1.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Two or more races 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	9,880	98.6%
White	128	1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	10	0.1%
Two or more races	6	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	78.4%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.3%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.3%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.9%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 24.0%

$25k–$35k 12.0%

$35k–$50k 14.3%

$50k–$75k 13.6%

$75k–$100k 8.0%

$100k–$150k 4.7%

$150k–$200k 0.2%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.9%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	24.0%
$25k–$35k	12.0%
$35k–$50k	14.3%
$50k–$75k	13.6%
$75k–$100k	8.0%
$100k–$150k	4.7%
$150k–$200k	0.2%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$27,464

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 46.6%

$50k–$100k 43.9%

$100k–$150k 6.4%

$150k–$200k 0.4%

$200k–$300k 1.1%

$300k–$500k 1.0%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$52,800
Median rent / month	$674
Owner occupied	45.5%
Renter occupied	54.5%
Vacant	28.8%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.7%
Mobile homes	1.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.46

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.7%
2000–2009	7.3%
1990–1999	1.5%
1980–1989	2.9%
1970–1979	10.3%
1960–1969	19.8%
1950–1959	39.5%
1940–1949	12.9%
1939 or earlier	5.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.3%
2 bedrooms	37.4%
3 bedrooms	44.9%
4 bedrooms	8.2%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	19.5%
1 vehicle	40.9%
2 vehicles	27.4%
3 or more	12.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	65.3%
Electricity	34.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.3%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	701	18.4%
Cohabiting couple	162	4.3%
Male householder, no spouse	1,011	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,926	50.7%
Households with children under 18	1,009	26.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,330	35.0%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	57.2%	51.6%
Married	23.9%	18.9%
Separated	3.2%	5.0%
Widowed	3.7%	13.4%
Divorced	11.9%	11.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 14.4%

HS graduate 45.1%

Some college, no degree 20.8%

Associate's degree 8.2%

Bachelor's degree 4.4%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.9%
Bachelor's or higher	7.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	183	7.7%
Kindergarten	125	5.3%
Elementary school	938	39.6%
High school	628	26.5%
College / grad school	496	20.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.2%

Professional & management 17.6%

Manufacturing 13.2%

Retail trade 13.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Construction 3.7%

Other services 2.2%

Public administration 1.7%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.5%
Service	36.4%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.8%
Production & transportation	23.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	83.6%
Government	13.8%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.5%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	2.3%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.9

Poverty

All people 37.8%

Under 18 years 64.0%

18 and over 29.9%

Married-couple families 19.0%

Female-led households 47.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.6%
Retirement income	27.6%
Supplemental Security	12.6%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	36.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	51.6%
High blood pressure	55.5%
High cholesterol	36.2%
Diabetes	23.8%
Heart disease	9.3%
Stroke	7.3%
Asthma	13.2%
Arthritis	36.6%
Kidney disease	5.3%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.8%
Binge drinking	10.6%
No physical activity	42.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	49.7%
Depression	22.1%
Fair or poor health	35.5%
Poor mental health	19.1%
Poor physical health	18.2%
No health insurance	25.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.9%
Visited dentist	41.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.0%
Teeth loss	34.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	697	9.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	1.2%
18–64 years	13.8%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	33.7%
Public insurance	55.9%
No insurance	19.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,376	93.5%
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)	10,022	100.0%
Born in same state	10,022	100.0%
Born in different state	9,426	94.0%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.0%
Not a US citizen	2	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	166	1.7%
French	25	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	21	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.9%
Internet access	87.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36610

What city is ZIP code 36610 in?

ZIP code 36610 is primarily assigned to Mobile, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36610 in?

ZIP code 36610 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36610?

38% of residents in ZIP code 36610 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36610?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 36610 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 36610 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36610?

Health data for ZIP code 36610 shows elevated rates of obesity (52%) and diabetes (24%) and smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36610 in?

ZIP code 36610 observes the CST timezone.