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ZIP 36695

Part of Mobile, AL
Pop. 52,690·Mobile County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,519/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$411
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ZIP 36695 · $1,519
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,000
1 BR
$1,080
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,660
4 BR+
$1,690
Research median
$1,270/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
$18,228/yr
At $1,519/mo median
Location
CityMobile
StateAL
CountyMobile County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36695 (Mobile, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
52,690
Median income
$76,040
Median age
36.5
Renters
30.6%
Age distribution
25.7%
22.1%
25%
15.4%
Under 1825.7%
18–3422.1%
35–5425%
55–6411.7%
65+15.4%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
65.8%
24.2%
White65.8%
Black24.2%
Hispanic4.8%
Asian2.4%
Other2.7%
Education (25+)
25.8%
33.5%
35.6%
No HS diploma5.1%
HS diploma25.8%
Some college33.5%
Bachelor's+35.6%
Housing tenure
69.4%
30.6%
Owner69.4%
Renter30.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36695 in Mobile, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,074 → $76,040
up 5.5%
Population
52,433 → 52,690
up 0.5%
Renter share
32.7% → 30.6%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
32.8% → 35.6%
+2.8 pts
Median age
35.9 → 36.5
+0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $72,074 to $76,040 across the same window, up 5.5% versus 2021. Renters now make up 30.6% of households, compared with 32.7% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 35.6% of adults here, versus 32.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 36695 covers Mobile, AL. The median rent here is $1,519/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($76,040/yr), ZIP 36695 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36695?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36695 (Mobile, AL) is $1,519. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36695 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36695's median rent of $1,519/mo is $411 (21%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 36695 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36695 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #43 out of 113 ZIPs at $1,519/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36695?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,519/mo in ZIP 36695. The local median household income is $76,040/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36695?

Rent in ZIP 36695 has increased 1.5% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36695 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36695 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,519/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($76,040/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36695 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36695 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 30.6% of ZIP 36695 households are renters, while 69.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36695 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36695 compare to the rest of Mobile?

ZIP 36695 is pricier than Mobile as a whole. At $1,519/mo, it's $218 above the Mobile citywide median of $1,301/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36695 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36695 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,519/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 36695's median household income ($76,040/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36695 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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