ZIP Code · AL

ZIP 36695

Part of Mobile, AL

Pop. 52,690·Mobile County·48th most expensive ZIP in Alabama

Median rent (all units)

$1,442/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$490

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

Be the first to discuss 36695 rents ↓

Most AffordableMost Expensive

ZIP 36695 · $1,442

More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

Rent check

Is your rent fair?

Compare your rent to the local median.

Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

Loading…

Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 36695 usually run 1.2% below trend in February and 1% above it in July, about $32 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 36695 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Alabama

Rent in ZIP 36695 changed +4.2% 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 8 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($76,040) is $1,901 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,690).

Rank in Mobile

7th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Mobile.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 36609, 7 miles away, rents for 30% less ($1,003/mo), about $5,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 36695. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$17,304/yr

At $1,442/mo median

Location

CityMobile

StateAL

CountyMobile County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$1,217 → $1,442

up 18.5%

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

Since 2022, the typical rent in ZIP 36695 in Mobile, AL has climbed from $1,217 to $1,442, a 18.5% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $72,074 to $76,040 across the same window, up 5.5% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. 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. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 36695 in Mobile, AL look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

Community

Discussions about ZIP 36695

No discussions yet. Start the conversation.

Local insights

Tips for renters in ZIP 36695

About renting in ZIP 36695

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 36695 covers Mobile, AL. The median rent here is $1,442/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($76,040/yr), ZIP 36695 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $58,000/year (about $28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,442/mo in ZIP 36695. The local median household income is $76,040/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36695?

Rent in ZIP 36695 has risen 4.2% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 36695?

Asking rents in ZIP 36695 are usually lowest in February, about 1.2% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $32 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 36695 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36695 is in the middle among Alabama ZIP codes for rent, ranking #48 of 116 at $1,442/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 36695 changed +4.2%, against a typical +3.1% across the 84 Alabama ZIP codes Zillow tracks.