36612 ZIP Code — Mobile, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36612 is located in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 3.00 square miles and serves a population of 3,877 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36612

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $75,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $34,575. Poverty affects 48% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 38% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 53% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (53%), diabetes (26%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks. 17% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 36612 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.

3,877

population

3.00

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36612 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36612

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36612. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mobile	Acceptable
Mobile	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36611 Mobile (2.6 mi) 36617 Mobile (2.6 mi) 36610 Mobile (3.4 mi) 36618 Mobile (3.5 mi) 36607 Mobile (3.5 mi) 36604 Mobile (5.4 mi) 36613 Eight Mile (5.5 mi) 36688 Mobile (5.6 mi) 36675 Mobile (5.7 mi) 36628 Mobile (5.7 mi) 36644 Mobile (5.7 mi) 36603 Mobile (5.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,877
Population density	1,292 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	3.00 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.7514
Longitude	-88.1129
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	82.3%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.8%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.1%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,877

Population

1,292

People per sq mi

39.7

Median age

$34,575

Median household income

$18,104

Per capita income

$75,500

Median home value

$733

Median monthly rent

58.9%

Home ownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

22.2%

Unemployment

1,179

Housing units

11.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

165

Under 5

189

138

5–9

158

172

10–14

197

157

15–19

179

20–24

141

25–34

161

221

35–44

253

133

45–54

151

109

55–59

124

110

60–64

125

242

65–74

276

125

75–84

143

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,190	30.7%
18 and over	2,687	69.3%
65 and over	839	21.6%
Median age	39.7 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 94.1%

White 5.9%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	3,648	94.1%
White	229	5.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	82.3%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.8%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	3.1%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 12.0%

$10k–$15k 7.2%

$15k–$25k 17.5%

$25k–$35k 13.9%

$35k–$50k 27.1%

$50k–$75k 11.5%

$75k–$100k 4.1%

$100k–$150k 3.0%

$150k–$200k 3.0%

$200k+ 0.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.0%
$10k–$15k	7.2%
$15k–$25k	17.5%
$25k–$35k	13.9%
$35k–$50k	27.1%
$50k–$75k	11.5%
$75k–$100k	4.1%
$100k–$150k	3.0%
$150k–$200k	3.0%
$200k+	0.7%
Median income	$34,575

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 21.4%

$50k–$100k 48.7%

$100k–$150k 16.0%

$150k–$200k 4.2%

$200k–$300k 6.3%

$1M+ 3.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$75,500
Median rent / month	$733
Owner occupied	58.9%
Renter occupied	41.1%
Vacant	21.4%
Single-family detached	81.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.1%
Mobile homes	1.3%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.72

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	1.5%
1990–1999	6.8%
1980–1989	11.3%
1970–1979	22.9%
1960–1969	24.2%
1950–1959	14.0%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	10.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	8.6%
2 bedrooms	22.2%
3 bedrooms	50.0%
4 bedrooms	19.1%
5+ bedrooms	0.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	15.4%
1 vehicle	40.3%
2 vehicles	16.9%
3 or more	27.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	59.0%
Electricity	39.3%
Propane / LP gas	0.5%
Wood	0.6%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	233	17.0%
Cohabiting couple	119	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	287	21.0%
Female householder, no spouse	730	53.3%
Households with children under 18	392	28.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	688	50.3%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.7%	38.7%
Married	20.7%	14.8%
Separated	3.9%	2.2%
Widowed	5.4%	16.0%
Divorced	21.2%	28.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 21.3%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 13.0%

Associate's degree 10.3%

Bachelor's degree 6.0%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.1%
Bachelor's or higher	11.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	54	5.3%
Kindergarten	72	7.1%
Elementary school	595	58.9%
High school	266	26.3%
College / grad school	24	2.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.4%

Manufacturing 17.5%

Retail trade 11.8%

Professional & management 10.1%

Transportation & utilities 9.7%

Finance & real estate 6.8%

Other services 6.0%

Construction 4.1%

Public administration 1.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	20.7%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	24.8%
Natural resources & construction	6.0%
Production & transportation	31.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.5%
Government	8.6%
Self-employed	6.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.0%
Carpool	5.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.8%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.9

Poverty

All people 47.9%

Under 18 years 60.4%

18 and over 42.4%

Married-couple families 24.0%

Female-led households 54.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	53.2%
Retirement income	21.3%
Supplemental Security	11.1%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	38.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	53.2%
High blood pressure	57.1%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	25.6%
Heart disease	10.4%
Stroke	8.1%
Asthma	13.8%
Arthritis	38.8%
Kidney disease	5.8%
Pulmonary disease	13.7%
Cancer	5.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.3%
Binge drinking	10.3%
No physical activity	45.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	50.3%
Depression	23.6%
Fair or poor health	39.6%
Poor mental health	20.2%
Poor physical health	20.7%
No health insurance	27.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	37.8%
Cholesterol screening	89.2%
Teeth loss	38.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	200	7.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.4%
Under 18	2.5%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	44.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	34.1%
Public insurance	60.7%
No insurance	16.9%
Uninsured under 19	11.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,523	90.9%
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)	3,877	100.0%
Born in same state	3,854	99.4%
Born in different state	3,662	94.5%
Foreign born	23	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	153	3.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	19	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.3%
Internet access	83.1%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36612

What city is ZIP code 36612 in?

ZIP code 36612 is primarily assigned to Mobile, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36612 in?

ZIP code 36612 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36612?

48% of residents in ZIP code 36612 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36612 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 36612 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

Does ZIP code 36612 have a large retiree population?

53% of households in ZIP code 36612 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36612?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 36612 in?

ZIP code 36612 observes the CST timezone.