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ZIP 36618

Part of Mobile, AL
Pop. 17,892·Mobile County·51st most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,442/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-3.9%
vs US Median
-$523
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ZIP 36618 · $1,442
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$940
1 BR
$1,010
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,590
Research median
$1,190/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$17,304/yr
At $1,442/mo median
Location
CityMobile
StateAL
CountyMobile County
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Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -3.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36618 (Mobile, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 27.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,892
Median income
$61,550
Median age
38.9
Renters
24.7%
Age distribution
24.2%
20.4%
24.8%
13.9%
16.8%
Under 1824.2%
18–3420.4%
35–5424.8%
55–6413.9%
65+16.8%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
29%
62.6%
White29%
Black62.6%
Hispanic2.9%
Asian3.3%
Other2.2%
Education (25+)
31%
32%
27.4%
No HS diploma9.6%
HS diploma31%
Some college32%
Bachelor's+27.4%
Housing tenure
75.3%
24.7%
Owner75.3%
Renter24.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36618 in Mobile, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$46,800 → $61,550
up 31.5%
Population
18,204 → 17,892
down 1.7%
Renter share
26.6% → 24.7%
-1.9 pts
Bachelor's+
24.5% → 27.4%
+2.9 pts
Median age
38.2 → 38.9
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 36618 in Mobile, AL now reports about $61,550, up from $46,800 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 36618 in Mobile, AL losing about 312 residents over the five-year window, down 1.7% on net. The renter share has eased from 26.6% to 24.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.5% to 27.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 36618 covers Mobile, AL. The median rent here is $1,442/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($61,550/yr), ZIP 36618 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36618?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36618 (Mobile, AL) is $1,442. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36618 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36618's median rent of $1,442/mo is $523 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36618 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36618 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #51 out of 113 ZIPs at $1,442/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36618?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,442/mo in ZIP 36618. The local median household income is $61,550/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36618?

Rent in ZIP 36618 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 36618 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36618 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,442/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($61,550/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36618 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36618 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 24.7% of ZIP 36618 households are renters, while 75.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36618 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36618 compare to the rest of Mobile?

ZIP 36618 is pricier than Mobile as a whole. At $1,442/mo, it's $131 above the Mobile citywide median of $1,311/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36618 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36618 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,442/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 36618's median household income ($61,550/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36618 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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