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ZIP 36608

Part of Mobile, AL
Pop. 38,890·Mobile County·65th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,331/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.2%
vs US Median
-$599
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ZIP 36608 · $1,331
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,240
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,240/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$15,972/yr
At $1,331/mo median
Location
CityMobile
StateAL
CountyMobile County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36608 (Mobile, AL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 42.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,890
Median income
$61,146
Median age
33.3
Renters
45.8%
Age distribution
24.5%
27.4%
23.6%
14.9%
Under 1824.5%
18–3427.4%
35–5423.6%
55–649.6%
65+14.9%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
57.8%
34%
White57.8%
Black34%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian2%
Other2%
Education (25+)
23.1%
27.8%
42.3%
No HS diploma6.9%
HS diploma23.1%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+42.3%
Housing tenure
54.2%
45.8%
Owner54.2%
Renter45.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36608 in Mobile, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$53,217 → $61,146
up 14.9%
Population
35,268 → 38,890
up 10.3%
Renter share
47.7% → 45.8%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
40.3% → 42.3%
+2.0 pts
Median age
35 → 33.3
-1.7 yrs

Median household income climbed from $53,217 to $61,146 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.9% shift. Census counts show ZIP 36608 in Mobile, AL adding about 3,622 residents over the five-year window, up 10.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 47.7% to 45.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 40.3% to 42.3% across the same window.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 36608 covers Mobile, AL. The median rent here is $1,331/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($61,146/yr), ZIP 36608 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36608?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36608 (Mobile, AL) is $1,331. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36608 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36608's median rent of $1,331/mo is $599 (31%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 36608 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36608 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #65 out of 113 ZIPs at $1,331/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36608?

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 $1,331/mo in ZIP 36608. The local median household income is $61,146/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36608?

Rent in ZIP 36608 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36608 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36608 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,331/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($61,146/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36608 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36608 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 45.8% of ZIP 36608 households are renters, while 54.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36608 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36608 compare to the rest of Mobile?

ZIP 36608 is pricier than Mobile as a whole. At $1,331/mo, it's $30 above the Mobile citywide median of $1,301/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36608 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36608 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,331/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 36608's median household income ($61,146/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36608 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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