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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36618

Mobile County · Mobile, AL

Typical home value

$175,779[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-1.3%
5-year / yr
+4.9%
10-year / yr
+6.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-38.1%
vs metro
-12.5%
vs state
-10.3%
ZIP 36618 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36618 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 36618 is worth $175,779 — 12.5% below the Mobile, AL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 1.3%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,442 a month — a 9.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,442[2]
Gross yield
9.8%[2]
Cap rate
5.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$724[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
17,892[3]
Median household income
$61,550[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
2
Middle
1
High
0
  • CL Scarborough Model Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Mobile County

    644 students

  • Orchard Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mobile County

    585 students

  • Forest Hill Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mobile County

    485 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 yield9.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.9%
Annual rent$17,300

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$889
Loan principal$140,623
Down payment$35,156
Total interest paid$179,357

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 ratio0.76
Monthly cost to own$1,095
Monthly rent$1,442

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
65th percentile[1]
Rental yield
67th percentile[2]
Property tax
52nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36618?
The typical home in 36618 is worth $175,779, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36618?
Home values in 36618 are down 1.3% over the past year, and up 4.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 36618?
A typical home in 36618 rents for about $1,442 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 36618?
The effective property tax rate in 36618 is 0.4% — roughly $724 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36618?
ZIP code 36618 has a population of 17,892 and a median household income of $61,550.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Citronelle, AL

    Typical home
    $170,065
    Gross yield
  • Bayou La Batre, AL

    Typical home
    $188,109
    Gross yield
  • Bayou La Batre, AL

    Typical home
    $154,727
    Gross yield
  • AL

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

    Typical home
    $202,565
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Prichard, AL

    Typical home
    $148,944
    Gross yield

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