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ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 36604

Part of Mobile, AL
Pop. 8,836·Mobile County·74th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,323/mo
Year-over-Year
+24.7%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$642
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 36604 · $1,323
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$750
1 BR
$810
2 BR
$950
3 BR
$1,240
4 BR+
$1,270
Research median
$950/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
$15,876/yr
At $1,323/mo median
Location
CityMobile
StateAL
CountyMobile County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 24.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+24.7% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36604 (Mobile, AL) is majority owner-occupied, 42.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,836
Median income
$66,357
Median age
41.7
Renters
41%
Age distribution
18.8%
21.2%
28.3%
15.8%
15.8%
Under 1818.8%
18–3421.2%
35–5428.3%
55–6415.8%
65+15.8%
Gender
47.8%
52.2%
Male47.8%
Female52.2%
Race & ethnicity
55.7%
38.8%
White55.7%
Black38.8%
Hispanic1.9%
Asian0.8%
Other2.8%
Education (25+)
23.1%
27.7%
42.5%
No HS diploma6.7%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college27.7%
Bachelor's+42.5%
Housing tenure
59%
41%
Owner59%
Renter41%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36604 in Mobile, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$49,927 → $66,357
up 32.9%
Population
9,158 → 8,836
down 3.5%
Renter share
43.9% → 41%
-2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
42.4% → 42.5%
+0.1 pts
Median age
37.9 → 41.7
+3.8 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $66,357 today, compared with $49,927 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 9,158 to 8,836 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% change. About 41% of households rent today, against 43.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36604 covers Mobile, AL. The median rent here is $1,323/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($66,357/yr), ZIP 36604 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 24.7% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36604?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36604 (Mobile, AL) is $1,323. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36604 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36604's median rent of $1,323/mo is $642 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36604 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36604 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #74 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,323/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36604?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,323/mo in ZIP 36604. The local median household income is $66,357/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36604?

Rent in ZIP 36604 has increased 24.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36604 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36604 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,323/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($66,357/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36604 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36604 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 41% of ZIP 36604 households are renters, while 59% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36604 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36604 compare to the rest of Mobile?

ZIP 36604 is pricier than Mobile as a whole. At $1,323/mo, it's $12 above the Mobile citywide median of $1,311/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36604 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36604 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,323/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 36604's median household income ($66,357/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36604 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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