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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36522

Mobile County · Mobile, AL

Typical home value

$170,065[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.4%
5-year / yr
+3.9%
10-year / yr
+5.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-40.1%
vs metro
-15.4%
vs state
-13.2%
ZIP 36522 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36522 in AL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 36522 is worth $170,065 — 15.4% below the Mobile, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.4%. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$470[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Mobile County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
7,116[3]
Median household income
$52,984[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Mobile County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-361[5]
Moved in
6,087
Moved out
6,448

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
2
  • McDavidJones Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mobile County

    844 students

  • Citronelle High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Mobile County

    727 students

  • Lott Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Mobile County

    422 students

  • Citronelle Center for Advanced Technology

    High · Grades 9–12 · Mobile County

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$860
Loan principal$136,052
Down payment$34,013
Total interest paid$173,526

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,041
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
39th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
6th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36522?
The typical home in 36522 is worth $170,065, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36522?
Home values in 36522 are up 1.4% over the past year, and up 3.9% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 36522?
The effective property tax rate in 36522 is 0.3% — roughly $470 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36522?
ZIP code 36522 has a population of 7,116 and a median household income of $52,984.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Mobile, AL

    Typical home
    $175,779
    Gross yield
    9.8%
  • Bayou La Batre, AL

    Typical home
    $154,727
    Gross yield
  • Bayou La Batre, AL

    Typical home
    $188,109
    Gross yield
  • Prichard, AL

    Typical home
    $148,944
    Gross yield
  • AL

    Typical home
    $199,253
    Gross yield
  • Mobile, AL

    Typical home
    $140,146
    Gross yield
    10.8%

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