| ZIP Code | 36561 |
|---|---|
| City | Orange Beach |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Baldwin County |
| Area Code | 251 |
| Elevation | 5 ft |
| Latitude | 30.287622 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.571267 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01003 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 54.0 yrs ↓ 7% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.08 |
| Below Poverty | 5.5% ▼ 45% below avg |
| College Grads | 45.5% ▲ 17% above avg |
| Unemployment | 3.6% ▼ 26% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 105 (1.4%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,640 (22%) |
| Some College | 1,081 (14.5%) |
| Associates | 1,244 (16.7%) |
| Bachelors | 384 (5.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,007 (40.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $89,432 ▲ 17% above avg ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $529,100 ▲ 90% above avg ↑ 57% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,346/mo ↑ 13% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 16,184 |
| Vacant Units | 11,746 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 16,184 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 11,746 |
| Owner Occupied | 66.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 33.3% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.08 |
ZIP code 36561 is located in Orange Beach, Alabama, within Baldwin County. With a population of 9,275, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 54 years. Economically, 36561 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $89,432 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36561 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $529,100 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,346 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 66.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 57% since 2019.
The population of 36561 is primarily White (89.21%). Residents are well-educated — 45.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 5.5%. Household income has grown by 8% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36561 stands at 3.6%, which is below the national average. About 20% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 36561 in Orange Beach, AL is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 9,275 residents, a median household income of $89,432, and a median home value of $529,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.