36688 ZIP Code — Mobile, AL

Mobile County, Alabama

ZIP code 36688 is located in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 0.97 square miles and serves a population of 1,693 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36688

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $7,609. Poverty affects 100% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36688 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

1,693

population

0.97

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36688 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36688

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36688. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mobile	Acceptable
Mobile	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36609 Mobile (2.9 mi) 36618 Mobile (3.1 mi) 36607 Mobile (4.8 mi) 36606 Mobile (5.1 mi) 36693 Mobile (5.1 mi) 36608 Mobile (5.4 mi) 36617 Mobile (5.5 mi) 36612 Mobile (5.6 mi) 36604 Mobile (6.9 mi) 36619 Mobile (7.1 mi) 36603 Mobile (7.8 mi) 36613 Eight Mile (7.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,693
Population density	1,745 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	097

Geography
Land area	0.97 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.6959
Longitude	-88.1824
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Demographics & statistics

1,693

Population

1,745

People per sq mi

20.4

Median age

$7,609

Median household income

$3,809

Per capita income

Median home value

$608

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

100.0%

Poverty rate

12.1%

Unemployment

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

342

15–19

344

461

20–24

464

25–34

35–44

45–54

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	24	1.4%
18 and over	1,669	98.6%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	20.4 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 50.2%

White 40.6%

Asian 6.4%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	853	50.2%
White	690	40.6%
Asian	108	6.4%
Two or more races	42	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	7	0.4%

Household income

Under $10k 89.3%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	89.3%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
Median income	$7,609

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$608
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	56.6%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	66.7%
Mobile homes	17.8%
Median rooms	3.8
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	76.0%
1990–1999	24.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	11.6%
2 bedrooms	83.7%
3 bedrooms	4.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	58.9%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	100.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	0	0.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	33	58.9%
Female householder, no spouse	23	41.1%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	2.09

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	100.0%	100.0%
Married	0.0%	0.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 53.7%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 37.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 0.0%

Graduate / professional 8.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	46.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	1,626	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 43.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 34.9%

Retail trade 10.5%

Finance & real estate 6.3%

Other services 3.2%

Manufacturing 1.3%

Professional & management 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	32.2%
Sales & office	37.9%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	4.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.9%
Government	20.1%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	56.8%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	21.2%
Work from home	11.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.8

Poverty

All people 100.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 100.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	0.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	23.8%
High blood pressure	11.4%
High cholesterol	10.1%
Diabetes	1.5%
Heart disease	0.8%
Stroke	0.5%
Asthma	11.8%
Arthritis	5.2%
Kidney disease	0.8%
Pulmonary disease	2.1%
Cancer	0.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	10.4%
Binge drinking	21.6%
No physical activity	17.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	29.6%
Fair or poor health	8.9%
Poor mental health	24.1%
Poor physical health	5.4%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	69.1%
Visited dentist	65.0%
Cholesterol screening	74.8%
Teeth loss	0.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	16	1.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	5.8%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	5.9%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	92.3%
Public insurance	7.8%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,693	100.0%
Spanish	63	3.7%
Other Indo-European	23	1.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	1.5%
Other languages	8	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,588	93.8%
Born in same state	1,588	93.8%
Born in different state	740	43.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	105	6.2%
Not a US citizen	11	10.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	109	6.4%
French	71	4.2%
Italian	37	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	28	1.7%
Dutch	13	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	3.3%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36688

What city is ZIP code 36688 in?

ZIP code 36688 is primarily assigned to Mobile, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36688 in?

ZIP code 36688 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36688?

100% of residents in ZIP code 36688 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36688?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36688?

The median household income in ZIP code 36688 is $7,609, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 36688?

ZIP code 36688 has an estimated population of 1,693 residents, with a density of 1,742 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36688 in?

ZIP code 36688 observes the CST timezone.