36613 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 36613, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

36613 is a zip code in Mobile County, Alabama, which covers Mobile, with a total population of 12,659 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 36613 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 36613.

The estimated population of people living in 36613 is 12,659, with a median age of 38.2.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 36613 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,659
 -7.91% -6.30%
2020
13,746
+1.2%
-
2019
13,583
+0.8%
-
2018
13,475
 -0.26% -
2017
13,510
 - -

Population of 36613 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 36613 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
42%
46.6%
 -9.87%
Black/African American
55.8%
50.4%
 +10.71%
Native
0.5%
0.1%
 +400.00%
Hispanic
1.4%
1.4%
 0.00%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.1%
1.1%
 -90.91%
Other
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 36613 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 36613 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 36613 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 36613 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.2 +9.14% 36.1 +11.08% 38.6 0%
2020 35 -1.13% 32.5 +2.52% 38.6 -6.08%
2019 35.4 -1.12% 31.7 -0.94% 41.1 +0.49%
2018 35.8 +6.55% 32 +9.22% 40.9 +5.68%
2017 33.6 - 29.3 - 38.7 -

The median age of the 36613 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 36613 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 1,228 -46.34% 744 5.33% 683 732
10 to 19 1,138 2.13% 868 +62.09% 1,128 1,415
20 to 29 1,196 -69.35% 1,060 -27.35% 542 797
30 to 39 478 +29.5% 786 +25.66% 592 929
40 to 49 727 -5.94% 696 -6.02% 684 637
50 to 59 764 -0.62% 1,194 -31.25% 726 812
60 to 69 710 +15.36% 737 +21.63% 820 907
70+ 545 -7.62% 639 +25.15% 496 759

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 36613 zip code is $43,137.00.

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 36613.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $44,708.00
  • 45 to 64
    $39,356.00
  • 65 and over
    $34,815.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 36613 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 36613, 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 36613 is currently $61,204.00.

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.

0.72% of households in 36613 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 36613 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.36%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    37.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.71%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    7.25%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.74%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.12%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.72%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 36613 is $21,209.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 36613 by the total population of 36613.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 36613 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 36613 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
    8.29%
  • Bachelor's degree
    14.89%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    62.35%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.75%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 36613 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 36613 zip over the age of 16 is 9,721.

Of those people, a total of 49.30% 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 36613 is 47.70%.

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 36613 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,020 20.10% 4.40%
20 to 24 years 808 63.90% 4.50%
25 to 29 years 531 69.50% 6.50%
30 to 34 years 787 82.70% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,677 79.20% 1.50%
45 to 54 years 1,133 65.40% 6.10%
55 to 59 years 783 58.50% 4.40%
60 to 64 years 836 33.90% 2.80%
65 to 74 years 1,490 14.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 656 3.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 36613. 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 4,397 46.00% 3.60%
Black or African American 5,109 52.80% 2.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 43 25.60% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 100 44.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 72 12.50% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 145 24.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,391 46.00% 3.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 36613 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 36613 is 4,639, with median earnings of $31,515.00.

Women in 36613 are earning approximately 87.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,639 $31,515.00
Male 2,477 $35,216.00
Female 2,162 $30,972.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 36613 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 197 $24,861.00
Business and Financial 34 $77,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 51 $40,583.00
Architecture and Engineering 44 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 194 $32,687.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 494 $31,317.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 354 $48,000.00
Healthcare Support 141 $26,453.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 110 $29,490.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 159 $11,601.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 197 $11,906.00
Personal Care and Service 183 $13,454.00
Sales 341 $22,847.00
Office and Administrative Support 620 $35,536.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 551 $24,508.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 251 $41,734.00
Production 265 $67,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 211 $34,594.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 36613 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 36613.

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 74 $14,886.00 123 $47,578.00
Business and Financial 8 $0.00 26 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 14 $0.00 37 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 44 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 17 $0.00
Community and Social Service 84 $2,499.00 110 $33,657.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 20 $0.00 474 $31,317.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 40 $0.00 314 $47,857.00
Healthcare Support 70 $0.00 71 $9,063.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 101 $29,260.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 39 $0.00 120 $12,404.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 129 $10,512.00 68 $63,047.00
Personal Care and Service 157 $0.00 26 $3,289.00
Sales 167 $53,958.00 174 $9,437.00
Office and Administrative Support 152 $58,172.00 468 $31,625.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 546 $24,441.00 5 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 220 $46,250.00 31 $0.00
Production 251 $67,983.00 14 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 185 $35,560.00 26 $0.00

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 4,140 households in 36613, with an average household size of 2.88 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 3,044 families living in the 36613 zip code with an average family size of 3.42 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 36613:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,074 150 820 1,096
Average Household Size 3.56 2.49 3.58 1.13
Total Families 2,074 150 820 0
Average Household Size 3.54 2.31 3.32 0

Poverty

Of the 3,044 families living in 36613, 9.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 36613:

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 5,094 housing units in 36613.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,140 81.27%
Vacant 954 18.73%

20.30% of the total 5,094 housing units in 36613 are rental units. This is approximately 1,034 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,993 are occupied by the owner - or 58.76% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 36613 is $1,022.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 36613 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
    113
  • Less than $500
    104
  • $500 to $999
    367
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    563
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $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 36613 is $126,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 36613 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    328
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    913
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    712
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    449
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    451
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    115
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    25

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 36613. The chart below shows the number of properties in 36613 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    51
  • 1940 to 1949
    100
  • 1950 to 1959
    318
  • 1960 to 1969
    385
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,354
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,031
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,316
  • 2000 to 2009
    375
  • 2010 to 2013
    164
  • 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 36613 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    130
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,273
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,857
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    880

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 36613 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 36613 that commute to work in a particular way.

26 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 36613.

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
    54
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    136
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    335
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    773
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    953
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    171
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,328
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    139
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    131
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    344
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    133
  • 90 or more minutes
    42

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 36613 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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