36693 ZIP Code — Mobile, AL
Mobile County, Alabama
ZIP code 36693 is located in Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. It covers approximately 12.75 square miles and serves a population of 18,804 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.
About ZIP code 36693
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 $188,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 68%.
Median household income is $67,048. 39% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
18,804
population
12.75
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36693 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36693
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36693. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Mobile | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
36609 Mobile (2.3 mi)
36619 Mobile (3.2 mi)
36606 Mobile (3.9 mi)
36605 Mobile (4.1 mi)
36615 Mobile (5 mi)
36688 Mobile (5.1 mi)
36607 Mobile (5.9 mi)
36604 Mobile (6.4 mi)
36617 Mobile (7.1 mi)
36603 Mobile (7.1 mi)
36608 Mobile (7.4 mi)
36618 Mobile (7.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,804 |
| Population density | 1,475 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 097 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 12.75 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.45 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.6268 |
| Longitude | -88.1507 |
| 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 | 39.2% | 50.3% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 29.6% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 16.7% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 3.4% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
18,804
Population
1,475
People per sq mi
43.7
Median age
$67,048
Median household income
$37,991
Per capita income
$188,100
Median home value
$1,035
Median monthly rent
68.3%
Home ownership
9.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unemployment
6,377
Housing units
36.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
398
Under 5
445
531
5–9
593
613
10–14
685
613
15–19
684
554
20–24
618
818
25–34
913
991
35–44
1,108
1,181
45–54
1,320
697
55–59
779
557
60–64
622
1,029
65–74
1,150
645
75–84
720
255
85+
285
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4,187 | 22.3% |
| 18 and over | 14,617 | 77.7% |
| 65 and over | 4,084 | 21.7% |
| Median age | 43.7 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
65.8%
Black or African American
25%
Two or more races
2.9%
Asian
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,649 | 65.8% |
| Black or African American | 4,813 | 25% |
| Two or more races | 556 | 2.9% |
| Asian | 517 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 415 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 181 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 41 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 39.2% | 50.3% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.9% | 29.6% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.3% | 16.7% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.6% | 3.4% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
4.5%
$10k–$15k
3.0%
$15k–$25k
7.1%
$25k–$35k
9.2%
$35k–$50k
16.1%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
12.6%
$100k–$150k
15.9%
$150k–$200k
6.9%
$200k+
7.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 4.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.2% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.9% |
| $200k+ | 7.9% |
| Median income | $67,048 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
3.6%
$100k–$150k
23.6%
$150k–$200k
26.8%
$200k–$300k
30.2%
$300k–$500k
8.6%
$500k–$1M
5.1%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,035 |
| Owner occupied | 68.3% |
| Renter occupied | 31.7% |
| Vacant | 13.1% |
| Single-family detached | 75.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.50 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 20.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 21.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 16.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 13.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 46.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 27.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.4% |
| 3 or more | 24.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 47.7% |
| Electricity | 50.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.5% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,575 | 46.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 238 | 3.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,699 | 22.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,142 | 28.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 2,147 | 28.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,739 | 35.8% |
| Average household size | 2.41 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 32.5% | 28.6% |
| Married | 50.0% | 44.9% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 5.6% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 9.4% | 14.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
4.0%
HS graduate
27.4%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
7.8%
Bachelor's degree
24.5%
Graduate / professional
12.2%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 36.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 242 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 194 | 4.3% |
| Elementary school | 2,001 | 43.9% |
| High school | 1,309 | 28.8% |
| College / grad school | 807 | 17.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.7%
Manufacturing
11.8%
Retail trade
11.7%
Professional & management
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.3%
Finance & real estate
7.2%
Construction
6.3%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Other services
4.6%
Wholesale trade
4.5%
Public administration
3.6%
Information
2.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 40.8% |
| Service | 19.0% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.8% |
| Production & transportation | 10.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 77.9% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 7.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 84.4% |
| Carpool | 7.3% |
| Public transit | 0.1% |
| Walk | 0.6% |
| Work from home | 7.2% |
| Other means | 0.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.3 |
Poverty
All people
9.6%
Under 18 years
15.0%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
0.8%
Female-led households
23.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 38.7% |
| Retirement income | 28.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.0% |
| High blood pressure | 40.7% |
| High cholesterol | 38.0% |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.7% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 32.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 8.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.8% |
| Binge drinking | 14.5% |
| No physical activity | 23.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.3% |
| Depression | 21.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.0% |
| Poor mental health | 13.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.2% |
| Visited dentist | 67.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 92.9% |
| Teeth loss | 13.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,519 | 10.4% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 33.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.2% |
| Public insurance | 38.7% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,961 | 95.5% |
| Spanish | 261 | 1.5% |
| Other Indo-European | 165 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 66 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,671 | 94.0% |
| Born in same state | 17,497 | 93.0% |
| Born in different state | 12,367 | 65.8% |
| Foreign born | 174 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,133 | 6.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 711 | 62.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,307 | 12.3% |
| Italian | 2,116 | 11.3% |
| Arab | 1,230 | 6.5% |
| Polish | 277 | 1.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 136 | 0.7% |
| German | 43 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 7 | 0% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.7% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36693
What city is ZIP code 36693 in?
ZIP code 36693 is primarily assigned to Mobile, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36693 in?
ZIP code 36693 falls within Mobile County, Alabama.
Does ZIP code 36693 have a large retiree population?
39% of households in ZIP code 36693 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 36693 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 36693 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36693?
The median home value in ZIP code 36693 is $188,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 36693?
ZIP code 36693 has an estimated population of 18,804 residents, with a density of 1,475 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 36693 in?
ZIP code 36693 observes the CST timezone.