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ZIP 36693

Part of Mobile, AL
Pop. 18,726·Mobile County·51st most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,454/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.3%
Month-over-Month
+4.5%
vs US Median
-$511
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ZIP 36693 · $1,454
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$970
2 BR
$1,140
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,140/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
$17,448/yr
At $1,454/mo median
Location
CityMobile
StateAL
CountyMobile County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.3% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.3% YoY, +4.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36693 (Mobile, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,726
Median income
$68,933
Median age
41.5
Renters
30.1%
Age distribution
22%
19.4%
24.6%
13.3%
20.7%
Under 1822%
18–3419.4%
35–5424.6%
55–6413.3%
65+20.7%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
64.3%
26.8%
White64.3%
Black26.8%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian2.9%
Other1.2%
Education (25+)
26.1%
30.7%
38.7%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma26.1%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+38.7%
Housing tenure
69.9%
30.1%
Owner69.9%
Renter30.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36693 in Mobile, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$64,619 → $68,933
up 6.7%
Population
19,528 → 18,726
down 4.1%
Renter share
30.2% → 30.1%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
36.4% → 38.7%
+2.3 pts

Median household income rose from $64,619 to $68,933 between 2021 and 2024, a 6.7% shift. The population has contracted by 4.1% since 2021, moving from about 19,528 residents to roughly 18,726. College-educated residents now make up 38.7% of adults here, versus 36.4% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36693 covers Mobile, AL. The median rent here is $1,454/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($68,933/yr), ZIP 36693 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36693?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36693 (Mobile, AL) is $1,454. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36693 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36693's median rent of $1,454/mo is $511 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36693 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36693 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #51 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,454/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36693?

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 $1,454/mo in ZIP 36693. The local median household income is $68,933/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36693?

Rent in ZIP 36693 has increased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36693 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36693 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,454/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($68,933/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36693 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36693 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.1% of ZIP 36693 households are renters, while 69.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36693 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36693 compare to the rest of Mobile?

ZIP 36693 is pricier than Mobile as a whole. At $1,454/mo, it's $143 above the Mobile citywide median of $1,311/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36693 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36693 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,454/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 36693's median household income ($68,933/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36693 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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