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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36693

Mobile County · Mobile, AL

Typical home value

$226,015[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.7%
5-year / yr
+4.3%
10-year / yr
+4.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-20.4%
vs metro
+12.5%
vs state
+15.3%
ZIP 36693 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36693 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 36693 is worth $226,015 — 12.5% above the Mobile, AL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.7%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,396 a month — a 7.4% gross rental yield. 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
$1,396[2]
Gross yield
7.4%[2]
Cap rate
4.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,063[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
18,726[3]
Median household income
$68,933[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
0
  • Olive J Dodge Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mobile County

    889 students

  • Burns Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Mobile County

    692 students

  • Kate Shepard Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mobile County

    545 students

  • HL Sonny Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Mobile County

    48 students

  • Mobile Mental Health Center

    Other · Grades K–12 · Mobile County

    46 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 yield7.4%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.4%
Annual rent$16,754

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$1,143
Loan principal$180,812
Down payment$45,203
Total interest paid$230,615

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 ratio1.02
Monthly cost to own$1,420
Monthly rent$1,396

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
45th percentile[1]
Rental yield
56th percentile[2]
Property tax
81st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36693?
The typical home in 36693 is worth $226,015, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36693?
Home values in 36693 are down 4.7% over the past year, and up 4.3% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 36693?
A typical home in 36693 rents for about $1,396 a month, a gross rental yield of 7.4%.
What is the property tax rate in 36693?
The effective property tax rate in 36693 is 0.5% — roughly $1,063 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36693?
ZIP code 36693 has a population of 18,726 and a median household income of $68,933.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Grand Bay CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $218,306
    Gross yield
  • Tillmans Corner CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $216,448
    Gross yield
  • Creola, AL

    Typical home
    $215,110
    Gross yield
  • Chunchula CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $213,704
    Gross yield
  • Saraland, AL

    Typical home
    $238,643
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Satsuma, AL

    Typical home
    $239,704
    Gross yield

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