ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 36618

Part of Mobile, AL

Pop. 17,892·Mobile County·45th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,462/mo

Year-over-Year

+10.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$470

Reported rents

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ZIP 36618 · $1,462

More affordable than 76% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 36618 changed +10.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($61,550) is $1,539 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,190); a 3-bedroom is $1,550.

Rank in Mobile

8th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Mobile.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 36609, 5 miles away, rents for 31% less ($1,003/mo), about $5,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 36618. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,544/yr

At $1,462/mo median

Location

CityMobile

StateAL

CountyMobile County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 10.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+10.1% YoY, +0.8% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 36618 covers Mobile, AL. The median rent here is $1,462/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,010/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($61,550/yr), ZIP 36618 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,462/mo in ZIP 36618. The local median household income is $61,550/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36618?

Rent in ZIP 36618 has risen 10.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 36618 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36618 is in the middle among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #45 of 116 at $1,462/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 36618 changed +10.1%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.