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ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 36609

Part of Mobile, AL
Pop. 23,820·Mobile County·111th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,018/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.5%
vs US Median
-$947
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 36609 · $1,018
More affordable than 97% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,090
3 BR
$1,420
4 BR+
$1,450
Research median
$1,090/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
$12,216/yr
At $1,018/mo median
Location
CityMobile
StateAL
CountyMobile County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 3.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.6% YoY, -2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36609 (Mobile, AL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 34.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
23,820
Median income
$49,830
Median age
35.3
Renters
54%
Age distribution
20.7%
28.8%
22.7%
16.6%
Under 1820.7%
18–3428.8%
35–5422.7%
55–6411.1%
65+16.6%
Gender
44.8%
55.2%
Male44.8%
Female55.2%
Race & ethnicity
43.1%
45.9%
White43.1%
Black45.9%
Hispanic3.5%
Asian4.6%
Other2.9%
Education (25+)
28.6%
29.7%
34.5%
No HS diploma7.3%
HS diploma28.6%
Some college29.7%
Bachelor's+34.5%
Housing tenure
46%
54%
Owner46%
Renter54%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36609 in Mobile, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,851 → $49,830
up 19.1%
Population
23,413 → 23,820
up 1.7%
Renter share
57.4% → 54%
-3.4 pts
Bachelor's+
34.1% → 34.5%
+0.4 pts
Median age
35.8 → 35.3
-0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 36609 in Mobile, AL now reports about $49,830, up from $41,851 in 2021. The population has grown by 1.7% since 2021, moving from about 23,413 residents to roughly 23,820. Renters now make up 54% of households, compared with 57.4% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36609 covers Mobile, AL. The median rent here is $1,018/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($49,830/yr), ZIP 36609 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36609?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36609 (Mobile, AL) is $1,018. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36609 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36609's median rent of $1,018/mo is $947 (48%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36609 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36609 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #111 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,018/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36609?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $41,000/year (~$20/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,018/mo in ZIP 36609. The local median household income is $49,830/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36609?

Rent in ZIP 36609 has decreased 3.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 36609 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36609 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,018/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($49,830/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36609 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36609 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 54% of ZIP 36609 households are renters, while 46% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 36609 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 36609 compare to the rest of Mobile?

ZIP 36609 is more affordable than Mobile overall. At $1,018/mo, it's $293 below the Mobile citywide median of $1,311/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36609 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36609 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,018/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 36609's median household income ($49,830/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36609 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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