ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 36693

Part of Mobile, AL

Pop. 18,726·Mobile County·38th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,582/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.0%

Month-over-Month

+2.8%

vs US Median

-$350

Reported rents

Rising (Monthly)

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ZIP 36693 · $1,582

More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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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 36693 changed +7.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.1%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 3 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($68,933) is $1,723 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,520).

Rank in Mobile

9th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Mobile.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 36609, 3 miles away, rents for 37% less ($1,003/mo), about $6,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 36693. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,984/yr

At $1,582/mo median

Location

CityMobile

StateAL

CountyMobile County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, +2.8% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 36693 covers Mobile, AL. The median rent here is $1,582/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($68,933/yr), ZIP 36693 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $63,000/year (about $30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,582/mo in ZIP 36693. The local median household income is $68,933/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36693?

Rent in ZIP 36693 has risen 7.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 36693 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36693 is one of the pricier among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #38 of 116 at $1,582/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 36693 changed +7.0%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.