36617 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 36617, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

36617 is a zip code in Mobile County, Alabama, which covers Mobile, with a total population of 12,409 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 36617 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 36617.

The estimated population of people living in 36617 is 12,409, with a median age of 45.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 36617 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,409
 -3.59% -12.66%
2020
12,871
 -3.27% -
2019
13,306
 -0.6% -
2018
13,386
 -5.79% -
2017
14,208
 - -

Population of 36617 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 36617 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
3.3%
3%
 +10.00%
Black/African American
95.2%
94.8%
 +0.42%
Native
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
0.5%
1%
 -50.00%
Asian
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.7%
1.1%
 -36.36%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 36617 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 36617 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 36617 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 36617 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.6 +4.35% 42.8 +5.16% 49.5 +1.23%
2020 43.7 +8.17% 40.7 +11.2% 48.9 +11.14%
2019 40.4 +4.66% 36.6 +0.27% 44 +1.15%
2018 38.6 +0.26% 36.5 +3.11% 43.5 +1.4%
2017 38.5 - 35.4 - 42.9 -

The median age of the 36617 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 36617 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 9 886 -16.86% 905 -57.4% 735 483
10 to 19 1,053 -69.88% 693 -7.64% 460 630
20 to 29 878 +22.18% 1,140 -34.36% 1,078 789
30 to 39 815 -41.68% 942 -30.9% 521 661
40 to 49 730 +6.5% 592 +27.74% 763 682
50 to 59 912 -21.63% 1,159 -16.7% 719 967
60 to 69 682 +17.87% 1,007 -12.1% 776 888
70+ 584 +55.41% 1,230 +7% 949 1,308

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 36617 zip code is $38,067.00.

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 36617.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $49,779.00
  • 45 to 64
    $27,254.00
  • 65 and over
    $39,926.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 36617 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 36617, 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 36617 is currently $49,016.00.

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.

1.30% of households in 36617 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 36617 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    36.49%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.15%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.31%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    10.89%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    8.16%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.70%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.30%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 36617 is $22,048.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 36617 by the total population of 36617.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 36617 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 36617 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
    8.43%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.00%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    57.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    5.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 36617 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 36617 zip over the age of 16 is 10,581.

Of those people, a total of 44.10% 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 36617 is 39.10%.

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 36617 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 480 24.60% 16.10%
20 to 24 years 867 81.40% 9.60%
25 to 29 years 1,000 69.70% 14.30%
30 to 34 years 649 88.60% 15.30%
35 to 44 years 1,298 64.30% 10.10%
45 to 54 years 1,468 57.60% 9.70%
55 to 59 years 898 43.50% 15.10%
60 to 64 years 970 34.20% 4.50%
65 to 74 years 1,428 6.90% 11.10%
75 years and over 1,523 4.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 36617. 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 440 73.00% 11.80%
Black or African American 10,034 42.80% 11.40%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 28 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 79 26.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 59 66.10% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 384 74.20% 13.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 36617 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 36617 is 4,140, with median earnings of $28,470.00.

Women in 36617 are earning approximately 81.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,140 $28,470.00
Male 2,078 $31,645.00
Female 2,062 $25,727.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 36617 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 270 $29,732.00
Business and Financial 126 $65,114.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $0.00
Community and Social Service 44 $17,292.00
Legal 63 $0.00
Educational and Library 247 $48,424.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 87 $33,301.00
Healthcare Practitioners 293 $50,550.00
Healthcare Support 302 $24,615.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 398 $19,602.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 245 $23,259.00
Personal Care and Service 42 $4,167.00
Sales 319 $21,160.00
Office and Administrative Support 454 $31,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 108 $13,947.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $30,048.00
Production 159 $38,287.00
Transportation and Material Moving 441 $47,212.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 36617 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 36617.

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 134 $30,521.00 136 $28,704.00
Business and Financial 92 $65,758.00 34 $45,556.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 35 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 30 $0.00 14 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 63 $0.00
Educational and Library 27 $0.00 220 $48,073.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $0.00 60 $33,077.00
Healthcare Practitioners 40 $80,417.00 253 $41,953.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 302 $24,615.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 296 $23,750.00 102 $12,452.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 186 $25,227.00 59 $16,891.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 42 $4,167.00
Sales 117 $80,610.00 202 $20,170.00
Office and Administrative Support 67 $38,125.00 387 $27,356.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 97 $13,224.00 11 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 91 $30,048.00 0 $0.00
Production 128 $39,722.00 31 $19,688.00
Transportation and Material Moving 382 $42,143.00 59 $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 5,012 households in 36617, with an average household size of 2.43 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 2,749 families living in the 36617 zip code with an average family size of 3.34 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 36617:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,220 260 1,269 2,263
Average Household Size 3 2.87 3.97 1.22
Total Families 1,220 260 1,269 0
Average Household Size 3 2.68 3.8 0

Poverty

Of the 2,749 families living in 36617, 21.40% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 36617:

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 5,834 housing units in 36617.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,012 85.91%
Vacant 822 14.09%

32.40% of the total 5,834 housing units in 36617 are rental units. This is approximately 1,890 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 2,383 are occupied by the owner - or 40.85% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 36617 is $986.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 36617 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
    739
  • Less than $500
    183
  • $500 to $999
    786
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    842
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    79
  • $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 36617 is $69,700.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 36617 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    579
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,316
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    324
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    57
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    27
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    24
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    24
  • $1,000,000 or more
    32

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 36617. The chart below shows the number of properties in 36617 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    125
  • 1940 to 1949
    551
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,495
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,693
  • 1970 to 1979
    874
  • 1980 to 1989
    220
  • 1990 to 1999
    247
  • 2000 to 2009
    312
  • 2010 to 2013
    317
  • 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 36617 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    542
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,956
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,508
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,006

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 36617 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 36617 that commute to work in a particular way.

21.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 36617.

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
    19
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    365
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    552
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    983
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    629
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    188
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    772
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    72
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    69
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    77
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    128
  • 90 or more minutes
    26

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 36617 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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