The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36693 sells for about $217,000, or $113 per square foot.
Homes take about 67 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,035 a month.
ZIP 36693 — Mobile
The 36693 housing market is currently functioning as a seller's market with a temperature index of 62. Home values remain higher than many surrounding ZIP codes in Mobile County, driven by a stable demographic profile and a significant share of owner-occupied housing. Market activity is steady, though specific closed sales counts and inventory metrics are not currently published at the ZIP level.
This ZIP code is well-suited for family buyers and retirees looking for established residential neighborhoods with a higher median home value compared to surrounding areas in Mobile County.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 67 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 9.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 9.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
ZCTA 36693, Mobile County AL
Educational attainment in the area is near the national average, with approximately 37% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
The area is characterized by a significant retiree population and a stable residential base, with local economic activity tied to the broader Mobile metropolitan market.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Current Use Valuation: Allows property to be taxed based on its current use value rather than fair market value, potentially reducing the tax burden. Conversion to a non-qualified use triggers revaluation and potential back-tax liability. State (Alabama) — Class III Residential Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 10% of its fair market value. The tax liability is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the local millage rate. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Class 3 Residential Property Tax Assessment: Residential property is classified as Class 3 and assessed at 10 percent of its fair market value. A standard homestead exemption applies to the 6.5 mill statewide property tax on the first $4,000 of assessed valuation. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala.
Residents typically commute toward the Mobile employment core, with a mean commute time reported at approximately 180 minutes in some datasets, though this figure is highly variable.
The area provides access to local parks and community amenities within the Mobile city limits, with proximity to regional shopping and dining districts.
The rental market is characterized by a vacancy rate of approximately 11% for rentals, with 2-bedroom units being the most common inventory.
The local economy is integrated into the Mobile metropolitan area, with major industry sectors including healthcare, manufacturing, and retail trade.
The area is served by the regional highway network connecting to the Mobile employment core.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau and ZCTA-level reporting.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
Access to municipal green spaces and recreational facilities within the city limits.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.