ZIP 36618 — 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 (36618)

Median Income

$59,075

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+555

Wealth inflow

Population

17,438

Unemployment

9.2%

5.5pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 555 for ZIP 36618 (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

9.2%+147% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.9%-53% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

19.4%+66% vs US avg

219

Establishments

2,775

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

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

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.5%
Construction8.0%
Manufacturing6.5%
Wholesale trade1.5%
Retail trade10.3%
Transportation, utilities11.4%
Information1.4%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.5%
Professional, scientific, management10.9%
Education, health care, social28.6%
Arts, entertainment, food services6.9%
Other services4.5%
Public administration4.1%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 36618 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 2.9%, median income rose 7.4% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 17.3%.

Median Income

$59,075

-21% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate