36618 ZIP Code — Mobile, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36618 is located in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 15.94 square miles and serves a population of 17,386 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36618

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $141,600. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $52,341. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 30% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 28% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 36618 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

17,386

population

15.94

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36618 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36618

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36618. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mobile	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36688 Mobile (3.1 mi) 36612 Mobile (3.5 mi) 36617 Mobile (4.8 mi) 36613 Eight Mile (4.8 mi) 36607 Mobile (4.8 mi) 36609 Mobile (5.6 mi) 36611 Mobile (5.9 mi) 36606 Mobile (6.5 mi) 36610 Mobile (6.6 mi) 36575 Semmes (6.7 mi) 36604 Mobile (7.2 mi) 36608 Mobile (7.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,386
Population density	1,091 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	15.94 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	30.7396
Longitude	-88.1702
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	54.8%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

17,386

Population

1,091

People per sq mi

38.8

Median age

$52,341

Median household income

$25,722

Per capita income

$141,600

Median home value

$1,055

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

21.3%

Poverty rate

9.2%

Unemployment

5,439

Housing units

27.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

323

Under 5

386

483

5–9

576

512

10–14

611

800

15–19

955

588

20–24

703

885

25–34

1,057

1,053

35–44

1,259

945

45–54

1,129

516

55–59

616

600

60–64

716

730

65–74

872

368

75–84

440

120

85+

143

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,002	23.0%
18 and over	13,384	77.0%
65 and over	2,673	15.4%
Median age	38.8 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 62.8%

White 27.9%

Asian 2.4%

Two or more races 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Other race 2.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	11,173	62.8%
White	4,973	27.9%
Asian	423	2.4%
Two or more races	420	2.4%
Hispanic or Latino	419	2.4%
Other race	374	2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	23	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.8%	50.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.9%	29.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.8%	16.7%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	3.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.0%

$10k–$15k 6.4%

$15k–$25k 11.6%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 14.9%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 17.5%

$150k–$200k 5.5%

$200k+ 1.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.0%
$10k–$15k	6.4%
$15k–$25k	11.6%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	14.9%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	8.6%
$100k–$150k	17.5%
$150k–$200k	5.5%
$200k+	1.7%
Median income	$52,341

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 22.6%

$100k–$150k 28.0%

$150k–$200k 22.2%

$200k–$300k 13.0%

$300k–$500k 8.7%

$500k–$1M 0.7%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$141,600
Median rent / month	$1,055
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	7.8%
Single-family detached	85.9%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	4.9%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.50

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	5.3%
2000–2009	10.8%
1990–1999	7.0%
1980–1989	20.9%
1970–1979	30.6%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	7.6%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	2.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	2.5%
2 bedrooms	15.4%
3 bedrooms	54.9%
4 bedrooms	21.8%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.9%
1 vehicle	29.7%
2 vehicles	34.9%
3 or more	31.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.5%
Electricity	52.6%
Propane / LP gas	0.2%
Wood	0.3%
No fuel used	1.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,991	44.2%
Cohabiting couple	363	5.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,037	15.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,371	35.1%
Households with children under 18	2,079	30.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,998	29.5%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	39.1%	41.5%
Married	45.2%	37.7%
Separated	2.7%	3.9%
Widowed	4.2%	8.1%
Divorced	8.8%	8.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 6.8%

HS graduate 28.0%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 11.9%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.2%
Bachelor's or higher	27.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	222	5.0%
Kindergarten	147	3.3%
Elementary school	1,725	39.1%
High school	1,145	26.0%
College / grad school	1,169	26.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.4%

Retail trade 11.4%

Transportation & utilities 11.3%

Professional & management 9.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Construction 8.6%

Manufacturing 6.9%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Other services 4.8%

Public administration 4.7%

Information 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	35.3%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	22.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	71.1%
Government	22.4%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.6%
Carpool	9.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	5.9%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.8

Poverty

All people 21.3%

Under 18 years 31.4%

18 and over 18.3%

Married-couple families 7.1%

Female-led households 33.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	25.7%
Supplemental Security	7.9%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	19.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.0%
High blood pressure	43.0%
High cholesterol	35.5%
Diabetes	14.2%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.4%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	7.8%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.0%
Binge drinking	14.2%
No physical activity	28.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	22.6%
Fair or poor health	20.5%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	12.2%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.5%
Visited dentist	58.5%
Cholesterol screening	91.2%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,103	8.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.5%
Under 18	4.2%
18–64 years	11.5%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.9%
Public insurance	39.4%
No insurance	12.6%
Uninsured under 19	11.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,677	95.9%
Spanish	562	3.4%
Other Indo-European	312	1.9%
Asian & Pacific Islander	11	0.1%
Other languages	238	1.4%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,607	95.5%
Born in same state	16,517	95.0%
Born in different state	13,436	77.3%
Foreign born	90	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	779	4.5%
Not a US citizen	242	31.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,121	6.4%
Italian	799	4.6%
French	532	3.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	17	0.1%
Dutch	12	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.9%
Internet access	89.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36618

What city is ZIP code 36618 in?

ZIP code 36618 is primarily assigned to Mobile, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36618 in?

ZIP code 36618 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36618?

21% of residents in ZIP code 36618 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36618?

The median home value in ZIP code 36618 is $141,600.

What is the population of ZIP code 36618?

ZIP code 36618 has an estimated population of 17,386 residents, with a density of 1,091 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36618?

The median household income in ZIP code 36618 is $52,341, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36618 in?

ZIP code 36618 observes the CST timezone.