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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 36609 has 24,265 residents and 10,844 households (average 2.23 persons per household). The median age is 35.1 years, younger than the state (39.7) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 45.1% male and 54.9% female, which is lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (46.3%, much lower than the state average of 64.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (41.8%, much higher than the state average of 25.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (25.8%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	24,265Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	24,091Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	25,607Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,621.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$49,724Source: Census ACS

Households:	10,844Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$201,800Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.23Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.61Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	22,681	23,661	23,464	24,111	25,472	24,986	23,738	24,282	23,492	23,043	23,413	23,552	24,091
Decennial Census	25,846	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	24,265	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 35.1

Male Median Age: 33.5

Female Median Age: 36.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	826	779	693	675	956	945	801	691	654	628	613	637	579	504	409	233	167	144
Female	867	791	700	735	1,184	1,146	993	905	759	740	697	765	771	687	552	389	298	352
Total	1,693	1,570	1,393	1,410	2,140	2,091	1,794	1,596	1,413	1,368	1,310	1,402	1,350	1,191	961	622	465	496

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	11,232	46.63%
Black:	10,136	42.08%
Hispanic:*	1,108	4.60%
Asian:	990	4.11%
American Indian:	92	0.38%
Hawaiian:	32	0.13%
Other:	498	2.07%
Total:	24,088	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	10,934	45.06%	33.5 years
Females:	13,331	54.94%	36.1 years
Total:	24,265	100%	35.1 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	22,377	92.89%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	248	1.03%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	909	3.77%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	557	6.09%
Total Population:	24,091	100%
Total Native Population:	22,625	93.91%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,466	6.09%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $49,724, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,244 (22.8%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,361. Family households earn a median of $78,254 versus $38,312 for nonfamily households (a difference of $39,942). By gender, male median income is $49,905 and female is $39,284, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $10,621 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.7%, which is much higher than the state rate (58.1%). The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is a bit above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.5%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$40,480	$41,860	$40,817	$42,341	$41,884	$39,260	$40,126	$39,778	$40,363	$38,894	$41,851	$46,173	$49,724
Median Family Income	$55,062	$54,884	$53,109	$55,600	$54,335	$52,853	$58,474	$59,135	$60,438	$56,737	$64,964	$64,914	$78,254
Median NonFamily Income	$30,551	$31,179	$28,358	$28,467	$27,212	$27,080	$26,105	$26,926	$30,015	$27,105	$30,507	$36,588	$38,312
Median Male Income	$40,332	$41,042	$42,097	$42,340	$40,724	$40,930	$42,026	$41,996	$43,231	$41,544	$45,168	$48,060	$49,905
Median Female Income	$32,145	$31,855	$30,768	$29,828	$30,783	$31,108	$35,989	$35,942	$37,957	$37,865	$40,243	$36,762	$39,284

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	12,407	63.71%
Unemployed:	688	3.53%
Not In Labor Force:	6,379	32.76%
Total:	19,474	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	4,658	37.54%
Service:	2,726	21.97%
Sales and Office:	2,362	19.04%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	608	4.90%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,053	16.55%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	12,407	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $201,800, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $61,200 (43.53%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $50,600. The median gross rent is $1,072, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $308 (40.31%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $248. Of occupied housing, owners make up 43.10% (59.43% with a mortgage, 40.57% free-and-clear) and renters 56.90% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 11.38%, which is considerably lower than the state rate (14.99%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$140,600	$141,700	$141,100	$138,500	$137,400	$138,500	$142,200	$143,500	$151,200	$160,300	$163,500	$179,300	$201,800

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	536	8.37%
$500 to $999:	1,893	29.56%
$1,000 to $1,499:	3,205	50.04%
$1,500 to $1,999:	498	7.78%
$2,000 to $2,499:	56	0.87%
$2,500 to $2,999:	7	0.11%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	210	3.28%
Total:	6,405	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$764	$773	$767	$757	$768	$755	$780	$802	$824	$832	$912	$991	$1,072

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,883	25.61%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,968	17.48%
Renter Occupied:	6,405	56.90%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	11,256	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	11,256	88.62%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,445	11.38%
Total Housing Units:	12,701	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,688	52.66%
Multi-Family Units:	5,868	46.20%
Other Units:	145	1.14%
Total Housing Units:	12,701	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 33.60% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is markedly above the state rate (27.80%). High school or higher is 92.30%, which is notably higher than the state rate (88.10%). The uninsured rate is 12.10%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 13.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 0.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 1.40 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (38.66%). College enrollment is 35.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	392	2.37%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	887	5.37%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,791	28.99%
Some college, no degree:	3,661	22.15%
Associate's degree:	1,241	7.51%
Bachelor's degree:	3,457	20.92%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,097	12.69%
Total:	16,526	100%
High school or higher:	15,247	92.26%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	5,554	33.61%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	14,594	54.22%
Public Insurance:	9,423	35.01%
No Insurance:	2,901	10.78%
Total:	26,918	100%
Has Health Insurance:	24,017	89.22%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	13.8%	14.0%	16.1%	14.0%	15.6%	17.5%	16.7%	15.1%	14.6%	13.7%	12.7%	14.1%	13.2%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	300	5.37%
Kindergarten:	245	4.39%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,159	38.66%
High school (grades 9-12):	903	16.17%
College or graduate school:	1,977	35.40%
Total:	5,584	100%
Early Childhood:	545	9.76%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,307	59.22%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Mobile, Alabama
County:	Mobile County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:37:29 PM
Population:	24,265 [See All]
Area Code:	251
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	30.6593, -88.1586
Land Area:	6.701 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/36609/zip-code-36609.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	11,483Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,017Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	13,372Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	6,347Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	4,907Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	706Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$106,780,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$444,091,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	9,506Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Mobile, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:	33660Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	413,162Source: Census
MSA:	Mobile, AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:	6.701 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.01 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	6066.83 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0150000Source: Census
Place Name:	Mobile city; AlabamaSource: Census

ZIP Code 36609 in Mobile, AL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 36609

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 36609

Sources & References