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ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 36602

Part of Mobile, AL
Pop. 1,043·Mobile County·31st most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,693/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$272
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ZIP 36602 · $1,693
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,330
4 BR+
$1,360
Research median
$1,020/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,316/yr
At $1,693/mo median
Location
CityMobile
StateAL
CountyMobile County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.0% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36602 (Mobile, AL) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 46.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
1,043
Median income
$41,420
Median age
57.2
Renters
74.7%
Age distribution
25.5%
19.2%
21.8%
30.9%
Under 182.7%
18–3425.5%
35–5419.2%
55–6421.8%
65+30.9%
Gender
53.6%
46.4%
Male53.6%
Female46.4%
Race & ethnicity
57%
19.6%
White57%
Black19.6%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian11.6%
Other7.5%
Education (25+)
23.5%
22.8%
46.1%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma23.5%
Some college22.8%
Bachelor's+46.1%
Housing tenure
25.3%
74.7%
Owner25.3%
Renter74.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36602 in Mobile, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$23,750 → $41,420
up 74.4%
Population
861 → 1,043
up 21.1%
Renter share
79.6% → 74.7%
-4.9 pts
Bachelor's+
33.2% → 46.1%
+12.9 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 36602 in Mobile, AL now reports about $41,420, up from $23,750 in 2021. The population has grown by 21.1% since 2021, moving from about 861 residents to roughly 1,043. Renters now make up 74.7% of households, compared with 79.6% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 46.1% of adults here, versus 33.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36602 covers Mobile, AL. The median rent here is $1,693/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($41,420/yr), ZIP 36602 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36602?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36602 (Mobile, AL) is $1,693. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36602 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36602's median rent of $1,693/mo is $272 (14%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36602 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36602 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #31 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,693/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36602?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,693/mo in ZIP 36602. The local median household income is $41,420/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36602?

Rent in ZIP 36602 has increased 15.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36602 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36602 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,693/mo, rent takes approximately 49% of the local median household income ($41,420/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36602 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 36602 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 74.7% of ZIP 36602 households are renters, while 25.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 36602 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 36602 compare to the rest of Mobile?

ZIP 36602 is pricier than Mobile as a whole. At $1,693/mo, it's $382 above the Mobile citywide median of $1,311/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36602 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36602 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
49%
STRETCHED

At $1,693/mo, rent takes ~49% of ZIP 36602's median household income ($41,420/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36602 49%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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