Mobile, AL — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 36602 serves a portion of Mobile, Alabama, within Mobile County. This community is home to approximately 31,669 residents, with a median age of 32.6 years. The median household income of $58,843 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $288,330 are below the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 54% owner-occupied and 46% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Mobile is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 34% and an unemployment rate of 7.2%, 36602 reflects the economic character of Mobile County in Alabama.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 31,669 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 21,253 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $58,843 | ↓ 13% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $288,330 | ↓ 4% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 7.2% | ↑ 85% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 20.1% | ↑ 76% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 34% | ↓ 3% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 32.6 yrs | ↓ 15% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 54% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 46% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 17,101 | — |