36542 ZIP Code – Gulf Shores, Alabama
36542 is a ZIP code serving Gulf Shores, Alabama in Baldwin County with a population of approximately 17,089 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $63,305, which is near the Alabama average and near the national figure. At $323,900, median home values run above the national average, with 72.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $1,182 is near the national average. Housing consists of 65% single-family (increasing), 27% apartments (decreasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.
At 2.4%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate is 10.6%, below the national average. An estimated 38.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average. The median age is 50.6, above the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 36511, 36547, 36535.
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ZIP 36542 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 36542 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17k | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $63k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $323k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,182 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 50.6 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.6% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 38.2% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 36511 – Bon Secour
- 36547 – Gulf Shores
- 36535 – Foley
- 36555 – Magnolia Springs
- 36561 – Orange Beach
- 36580 – Summerdale
- 36530 – Elberta
- 36532 – Fairhope
- 36564 – Point Clear
- 36576 – Silverhill
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36511 | BON SECOUR | 620 | $85,588 |
| 36547 | GULF SHORES | Not provided | Not provided |
| 36535 | FOLEY | 37,703 | $61,158 |
| 36555 | MAGNOLIA SPRINGS | 1,298 | $88,333 |
| 36561 | ORANGE BEACH | 8,952 | $90,778 |