36561 ZIP Code – Orange Beach, Alabama
Located in Orange Beach, Alabama, ZIP code 36561 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Baldwin County with a population of approximately 8,952 residents. The median household income is $90,778 — well above the Alabama average and above the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $482,800, well above the national average, with 70.1% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $1,260, which is above the U.S. average. Housing consists of 62% single-family (decreasing), 28% apartments (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
At 3.6%, the unemployment rate is below the national figure. About 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate. 40.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the U.S. average. At 54.0, the median age is above the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 36547, 36530, 36511.
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ZIP 36561 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 36561 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,952 | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $90k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $482k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $1,260 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 54.0 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.6% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.8% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 36547 – Gulf Shores
- 36530 – Elberta
- 36511 – Bon Secour
- 36542 – Gulf Shores
- 36535 – Foley
- 36549 – Lillian
- 32507 – Pensacola
- 32506 – Pensacola
- 36555 – Magnolia Springs
- 36580 – Summerdale
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36547 | GULF SHORES | Not provided | Not provided |
| 36530 | ELBERTA | 6,272 | $54,766 |
| 36511 | BON SECOUR | 620 | $85,588 |
| 36542 | GULF SHORES | 17,089 | $63,305 |
| 36535 | FOLEY | 37,703 | $61,158 |