ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 36604

Part of Mobile, AL

Pop. 8,836·Mobile County·95th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,132/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.3%

vs US Median

-$800

Reported rents

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ZIP 36604 · $1,132

More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 36604 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 36604 changed +6.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($66,357) is $1,659 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,270).

Rank in Mobile

2nd cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Mobile.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 36609, 6 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,003/mo), about $1,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 36604. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,584/yr

At $1,132/mo median

Location

CityMobile

StateAL

CountyMobile County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.9% YoY, +1.3% 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%

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

2023 vs 2026

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

Rent

$875 → $1,132

up 29.4%

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

Compared with 2023, rent in ZIP 36604 in Mobile, AL has increased by $257 per month, settling near $1,132 after starting the period at $875. Census figures show median household income at $66,357 today, compared with $49,927 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 3.5 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 2021. 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. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2023.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 36604 covers Mobile, AL. The median rent here is $1,132/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $810/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $950/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($66,357/yr), ZIP 36604 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $45,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,132/mo in ZIP 36604. The local median household income is $66,357/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36604?

Rent in ZIP 36604 has risen 6.9% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2022.

How does ZIP 36604 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36604 is one of the more affordable among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #95 of 116 at $1,132/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 36604 changed +6.9%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.