ZIP 36605 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Mobile city, AL (36605)

Median Income

$45,064

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+816

Wealth inflow

Population

25,628

Unemployment

7.1%

3.4pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 816 for ZIP 36605 (Mobile city, AL) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

7.1%+91% vs US avg

Self-Employed

0.7%-88% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

29.3%+150% vs US avg

201

Establishments

2,274

Employees

~11 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Retail trade

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.3%
Construction7.7%
Manufacturing10.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
Retail trade19.5%
Transportation, utilities4.3%
Information0.6%
Finance, insurance, real estate3.4%
Professional, scientific, management11.2%
Education, health care, social21.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services8.9%
Other services4.5%
Public administration3.9%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 36605 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 5.2%, median income rose 4.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values decreased 1.6%.

Median Income

$45,064

-40% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate