What to know about ZIP 36689
ZIP code 36689 covers ZIP 36689 with a population of about 2,851.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 41.5 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MOBILE - PENSACOLA (FT WALT) media market.
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ZIP Code 36689 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Upper Middle Class
At a glance
Population
2,851
Density
N/A
Median income
$144,889
+93% vs US avg
Home value
$615,900
+77% vs US avg
Median rent
$1,071
-8% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 36689
Income and economy in ZIP 36689
Median household income in ZIP 36689 is about $144,889 — about 93% above the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 1.9%; unemployment rate near 4.7%; 81.4% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 47.7 points above the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Education, and Real estate; about 9.2% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 6.0 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 36689
Median home value is about $615,900 — about 77% above the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $1,071 (about 8% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 84.3% (about 18.8 points above the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 36689, a household would need roughly $170,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $3,956. That is about 17% above the local median household income ($144,889), so the median earner would likely stretch or need a larger down payment. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.