36605 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 36605, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

36605 is a zip code in Mobile County, Alabama, which covers Mobile CCD and Theodore, with a total population of 26,830 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 36605 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 36605.

The estimated population of people living in 36605 is 26,830, with a median age of 38.1.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 36605 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,830
 -0.76% -0.38%
2020
27,035
 -1.23% -
2019
27,372
+4.05%
-
2018
26,306
 -2.32% -
2017
26,931
 - -

Population of 36605 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 36605 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
24.5%
25.8%
 -5.04%
Black/African American
71.5%
71.1%
 +0.56%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
0.8%
1.3%
 -38.46%
Asian
1%
0.7%
 +42.86%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1%
 +70.00%
Other
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 36605 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 36605 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 36605 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 36605 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.1 +2.14% 35.2 +8.98% 40 +1.78%
2020 37.3 -0.53% 32.3 -4.72% 39.3 -2.96%
2019 37.5 +4.17% 33.9 +3.35% 40.5 +3.85%
2018 36 +1.41% 32.8 +3.14% 39 0%
2017 35.5 - 31.8 - 39 -

The median age of the 36605 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 36605 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 2,305 -23.43% 1,939 0.56% 1,792 1,915
10 to 19 1,890 -0.73% 2,251 -16.42% 1,834 1,876
20 to 29 1,796 +2.19% 1,473 +3.97% 1,800 1,494
30 to 39 1,444 0.67% 1,748 +8.73% 1,380 1,903
40 to 49 1,236 +30.22% 1,655 +5.97% 1,648 1,709
50 to 59 1,642 -6.16% 2,244 -14.45% 1,540 1,912
60 to 69 1,519 +2.76% 1,724 +21.9% 1,541 2,130
70+ 786 +13.9% 1,279 +14.62% 898 1,458

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 36605 zip code is $38,503.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 36605.

  • Under 25
    $18,657.00
  • 25 to 44
    $27,578.00
  • 45 to 64
    $43,738.00
  • 65 and over
    $40,822.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 36605 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 36605, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 36605 is currently $50,389.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.85% of households in 36605 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 36605 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    35.86%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    25.04%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    20.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.13%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.79%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.11%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.85%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 36605 is $20,240.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 36605 by the total population of 36605.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 36605 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 36605 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    16.19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.66%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.49%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 36605 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 36605 zip over the age of 16 is 20,872.

Of those people, a total of 54.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 36605 is 49.40%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 36605 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,459 47.20% 13.40%
20 to 24 years 1,968 61.40% 18.10%
25 to 29 years 1,326 70.30% 17.40%
30 to 34 years 1,837 73.00% 11.20%
35 to 44 years 3,391 67.50% 12.80%
45 to 54 years 2,886 74.40% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 1,978 64.80% 3.60%
60 to 64 years 2,184 44.50% 0.30%
65 to 74 years 2,418 19.00% 2.40%
75 years and over 1,425 4.60% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 36605. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,062 58.00% 3.30%
Black or African American 14,256 53.40% 11.90%
American Indian and Alaska Native 7 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 206 54.40% 7.10%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 135 42.20% 0.00%
Two or more races 206 37.90% 23.50%
Hispanic or Latino 201 50.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,989 57.90% 3.40%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 36605 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 36605 is 10,319, with median earnings of $29,223.00.

Women in 36605 are earning approximately 74.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 10,319 $29,223.00
Male 5,190 $33,545.00
Female 5,129 $24,846.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 36605 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 829 $58,928.00
Business and Financial 246 $49,643.00
Computer and Mathematical 72 $36,765.00
Architecture and Engineering 101 $59,511.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 120 $40,673.00
Legal 39 $67,083.00
Educational and Library 365 $32,171.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 129 $53,828.00
Healthcare Practitioners 537 $41,048.00
Healthcare Support 553 $26,031.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 115 $19,205.00
Law Enforcement 102 $40,479.00
Food Preparation and Serving 449 $15,705.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 610 $19,496.00
Personal Care and Service 258 $13,389.00
Sales 1,190 $19,070.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,216 $28,337.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 68 $31,563.00
Construction and Extraction 655 $36,319.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 326 $33,629.00
Production 840 $34,784.00
Transportation and Material Moving 473 $36,063.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 36605 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 36605.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 481 $59,312.00 348 $50,568.00
Business and Financial 109 $62,125.00 137 $47,679.00
Computer and Mathematical 53 $37,070.00 19 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 93 $59,076.00 8 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 14 $0.00
Community and Social Service 42 $40,556.00 78 $40,735.00
Legal 36 $235,132.00 3 $0.00
Educational and Library 50 $46,591.00 315 $30,329.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 102 $53,958.00 27 $16,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 63 $250,001.00 474 $39,792.00
Healthcare Support 34 $0.00 519 $26,898.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 67 $19,830.00 48 $17,955.00
Law Enforcement 37 $38,992.00 65 $41,144.00
Food Preparation and Serving 191 $3,950.00 258 $16,235.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 321 $21,125.00 289 $18,786.00
Personal Care and Service 38 $0.00 220 $11,250.00
Sales 245 $31,281.00 945 $18,020.00
Office and Administrative Support 355 $12,083.00 861 $28,861.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 49 $30,969.00 19 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 614 $40,403.00 41 $18,836.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 326 $33,629.00 0 $0.00
Production 697 $34,738.00 143 $35,536.00
Transportation and Material Moving 430 $36,958.00 43 $18,814.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 9,965 households in 36605, with an average household size of 2.67 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,259 families living in the 36605 zip code with an average family size of 3.53 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 36605:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,004 355 2,900 3,706
Average Household Size 3.14 3.78 4.05 1.11
Total Families 3,004 355 2,900 0
Average Household Size 3.14 3.51 3.94 0

Poverty

Of the 6,259 families living in 36605, 24.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 36605:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 12,098 housing units in 36605.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 9,965 82.37%
Vacant 2,133 17.63%

34.43% of the total 12,098 housing units in 36605 are rental units. This is approximately 4,165 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 5,125 are occupied by the owner - or 42.36% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 36605 is $919.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 36605 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    675
  • Less than $500
    662
  • $500 to $999
    2,036
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,364
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    103
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 36605 is $84,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 36605 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    597
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,455
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    688
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    445
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    483
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    220
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    211
  • $1,000,000 or more
    26

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 36605. The chart below shows the number of properties in 36605 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    307
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,892
  • 1950 to 1959
    2,472
  • 1960 to 1969
    3,096
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,002
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,116
  • 1990 to 1999
    769
  • 2000 to 2009
    316
  • 2010 to 2013
    128
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 36605 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,167
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,385
  • 2 vehicles available
    3,409
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,004

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 36605 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 36605 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 36605.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    66
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    549
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    996
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,686
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,718
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    519
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,410
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    114
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    112
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    387
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    164
  • 90 or more minutes
    64

Summary

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