36617 ZIP Code — Mobile, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36617 is located in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 4.53 square miles and serves a population of 12,162 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36617

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 $76,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.

Median household income is $37,379. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 49% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (49%), diabetes (24%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36617 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.

12,162

population

4.53

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36617 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36617

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36617. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mobile	Acceptable
Mobile	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36607 Mobile (1.2 mi) 36610 Mobile (2.5 mi) 36612 Mobile (2.6 mi) 36604 Mobile (2.8 mi) 36603 Mobile (3.3 mi) 36628 Mobile (3.4 mi) 36644 Mobile (3.4 mi) 36675 Mobile (3.4 mi) 36606 Mobile (3.6 mi) 36611 Mobile (4.1 mi) 36602 Mobile (4.1 mi) 36618 Mobile (4.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,162
Population density	2,685 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	4.53 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	30.7175
Longitude	-88.0940
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	68.6%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

12,162

Population

2,685

People per sq mi

45.6

Median age

$37,379

Median household income

$22,189

Per capita income

$76,600

Median home value

$1,062

Median monthly rent

46.1%

Home ownership

26.8%

Poverty rate

11.4%

Unemployment

3,174

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

354

Under 5

377

273

5–9

292

255

10–14

272

331

15–19

353

392

20–24

419

744

25–34

794

556

35–44

593

658

45–54

702

473

55–59

504

453

60–64

483

659

65–74

703

511

75–84

545

225

85+

241

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,244	18.5%
18 and over	9,918	81.5%
65 and over	2,884	23.7%
Median age	45.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 95.7%

White 3%

Two or more races 0.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	11,666	95.7%
White	364	3%
Two or more races	113	0.9%
Hispanic or Latino	31	0.3%
Asian	19	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	68.6%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	6.8%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 12.6%

$15k–$25k 16.7%

$25k–$35k 11.3%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 13.5%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 8.4%

$150k–$200k 2.0%

$200k+ 1.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	12.6%
$15k–$25k	16.7%
$25k–$35k	11.3%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	13.5%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	8.4%
$150k–$200k	2.0%
$200k+	1.2%
Median income	$37,379

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 48.4%

$100k–$150k 15.1%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k–$300k 1.5%

$300k–$500k 1.3%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$76,600
Median rent / month	$1,062
Owner occupied	46.1%
Renter occupied	53.9%
Vacant	15.2%
Single-family detached	82.8%
Large apartment buildings	5.1%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	5.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.0%
2000–2009	4.8%
1990–1999	4.2%
1980–1989	3.0%
1970–1979	15.1%
1960–1969	30.0%
1950–1959	24.6%
1940–1949	10.6%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.9%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	27.3%
3 bedrooms	50.2%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	4.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	9.4%
1 vehicle	42.5%
2 vehicles	29.2%
3 or more	18.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	53.9%
Electricity	44.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,130	22.8%
Cohabiting couple	194	3.9%
Male householder, no spouse	1,276	25.7%
Female householder, no spouse	2,360	47.6%
Households with children under 18	1,039	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,180	44.0%
Average household size	2.41

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.6%	43.2%
Married	23.0%	21.4%
Separated	1.1%	3.8%
Widowed	7.3%	12.5%
Divorced	16.9%	19.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.8%

HS graduate 36.1%

Some college, no degree 21.5%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.1%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	96	4.3%
Kindergarten	142	6.3%
Elementary school	805	35.9%
High school	526	23.5%
College / grad school	672	30.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.2%

Retail trade 13.6%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Professional & management 10.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.9%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Construction 3.6%

Public administration 3.5%

Other services 2.7%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	23.7%
Sales & office	20.1%
Natural resources & construction	5.6%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	11.5%
Self-employed	2.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.8%
Carpool	7.7%
Public transit	1.1%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.3

Poverty

All people 26.8%

Under 18 years 51.1%

18 and over 21.5%

Married-couple families 8.3%

Female-led households 38.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	49.3%
Retirement income	35.7%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	25.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	49.1%
High blood pressure	56.9%
High cholesterol	38.2%
Diabetes	24.2%
Heart disease	9.9%
Stroke	7.4%
Asthma	12.2%
Arthritis	38.4%
Kidney disease	5.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	9.9%
No physical activity	39.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	47.2%
Depression	20.0%
Fair or poor health	31.8%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	22.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.5%
Visited dentist	48.1%
Cholesterol screening	92.3%
Teeth loss	28.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	976	9.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.7%
Under 18	3.0%
18–64 years	9.0%
65 and over	33.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	52.9%
Public insurance	48.7%
No insurance	12.5%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,431	94.0%
Spanish	6	0.1%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,134	99.8%
Born in same state	12,120	99.7%
Born in different state	11,219	92.2%
Foreign born	14	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	28	0.2%
Not a US citizen	19	67.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	289	2.4%
French	66	0.5%
Italian	46	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	5	0%
English	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.8%
Internet access	87.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36617

What city is ZIP code 36617 in?

ZIP code 36617 is primarily assigned to Mobile, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36617 in?

ZIP code 36617 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36617?

27% of residents in ZIP code 36617 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36617 have a large retiree population?

49% of households in ZIP code 36617 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36617?

Health data for ZIP code 36617 shows elevated rates of obesity (49%) and diabetes (24%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36617?

The median home value in ZIP code 36617 is $76,600.

What timezone is ZIP code 36617 in?

ZIP code 36617 observes the CST timezone.