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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36587

Mobile County · Mobile, AL

Typical home value

$199,253[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.2%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-29.9%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+1.7%
ZIP 36587 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36587 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 36587 is worth $199,253. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.2%. The effective property tax rate is 0.5%.

#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
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$914[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
12,013[3]
Median household income
$72,657[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
3
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
0
  • J E Turner Elementary

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mobile County

    519 students

  • Wilmer Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mobile County

    443 students

  • Tanner Williams Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mobile County

    334 students

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$1,008
Loan principal$159,403
Down payment$39,851
Total interest paid$203,309

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$1,250
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
52nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
71st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36587?
The typical home in 36587 is worth $199,253, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36587?
Home values in 36587 are down 1.2% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 36587?
The effective property tax rate in 36587 is 0.5% — roughly $914 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36587?
ZIP code 36587 has a population of 12,013 and a median household income of $72,657.

#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
    $202,565
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Mobile, AL

    Typical home
    $204,634
    Gross yield
    6.2%
  • Mobile, AL

    Typical home
    $205,177
    Gross yield
  • Axis CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $206,529
    Gross yield
  • Bayou La Batre, AL

    Typical home
    $188,109
    Gross yield
  • Chunchula CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $213,704
    Gross yield

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