Mobile County GIS Maps
Mobile County, Alabama, has 414,809 residents and covers 1,229.4 square miles. The population grew 0.4% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents moved in than left over that decade. The FIPS code for Mobile County is 01097.
Mobile is the county's largest population center. Mobile County also includes 38 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 17 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Mobile County Trends
- Population
- 414,809▴
- Median Home Value
- $176,600▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 57,673▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
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Mobile County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Mobile County Population
Mobile County had 414,809 residents in 2020. That was 0.4% higher than in 2010. Mobile County added 14,966 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. Mobile is the largest city in the county, but it accounts for only about 45% of the total population. The county is fairly spread out, with about 337 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Mobile, Mobile and Theodore.
Population Trend in Mobile County AL
Mobile County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Mobile County Zip Codes
Mobile County has 38 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Mobile (36695), Mobile (36608) and Theodore (36582). Mobile is the largest zip by population, with about 51,174 residents or 12% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 28% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Mobile County AL
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36695 | Mobile | 51,174 | ▴ 13.4% |
| 36608 | Mobile | 39,782 | ▴ 7.9% |
| 36582 | Theodore | 25,903 | ▴ 5.2% |
| 36605 | Mobile | 25,113 | ▾ -16.6% |
| 36609 | Mobile | 24,265 | ▾ -6.1% |
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Mobile County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Mobile County Demographics
Mobile County has a median age of 38.4, which makes the county a little younger than Alabama overall. About 23.4% of residents are under 18, while 17% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 31.9% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 25.2% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 27.8%. The county is majority White by population, with Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents making up a meaningful share of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Mobile County AL
Median Age
38.4
Under 18
23.4%
Age 65+
17%
Bachelor's+
25.2%
Mobile County School Districts
Mobile County is served by 4 public school districts with 57,673 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Mobile County, Saraland City and Chickasaw City. Those three districts account for about 97% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Mobile County AL
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile County School District | 49,946 | 86.6% | ▾ -1.9% |
| Saraland City School District | 3,514 | 6.1% | ▴ 0.7% |
| Chickasaw City School District | 2,679 | 4.6% | ▴ 4.7% |
| Satsuma City School District | 1,534 | 2.7% | ▴ 2.7% |
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Mobile County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Mobile County Housing & Real Estate
Mobile County has a median home value of $176,600 and a median gross rent of $1,021. About 65% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Alabama median, while rents come in above the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $269,000 and homes spent about 59 days on the market.
Mobile County Housing Mix
Mobile County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Mobile County Housing Trends
Mobile County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Mobile County, AL
Mobile County has 17,130 business listings across 966 categories. The largest categories in Mobile County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (680, 4.0%), Gas Stations (263, 1.5%), and Real Estate Agents (237, 1.4%). The full Mobile County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Mobile County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Mobile County, AL
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 680 | 4.0% |
| Gas Stations | 263 | 1.5% |
| Real Estate Agents | 237 | 1.4% |
| Insurance Agencies | 228 | 1.3% |
| Medical Offices | 226 | 1.3% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 224 | 1.3% |
| Beauty Salons | 217 | 1.3% |
| Auto Repair | 214 | 1.2% |
| Baptist Church | 209 | 1.2% |
| Contractors | 195 | 1.1% |
Mobile County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Bradford Health Services | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Mobile |
| Anders Book Store | Academic Bookstore | Mobile |
| La Quinta Inn & Suites | Accommodation | Satsuma |
| Accelerated Accounting | Accountant | Mobile |
| Mobile Marathon | Active Life | Mobile |
| Acupuncture Clinic | Acupuncture | Mobile |
| St. Anne's Home | Addiction Rehabilitation Center | Mobile |
| Children's Aid Society of Alabama, Mobile | Adoption Services | Mobile |
| Gosaus | Adult Education | Mobile |
| Lotus | Adult Entertainment | Mobile |
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Mobile County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Mobile County Basemaps
Mobile County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
Get the Full Mobile County Data Package
This page shows a preview of what's included in the Mobile County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
Browse county data pages for the counties that border Mobile County. These nearby pages include the same mix of county maps, demographic summaries, school district context, housing trends and package links.