City

Bay Minette, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Baldwin County  ·  Alabama

👥20,350Population
💰$47,919Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂37.0Median Age
🏠$160,800Median Home Value▼ 42% below avg
🎓32.0%College Grads▼ 17% below avg
📊4.5%Unemployment▼ 8% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.3% Female 51.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 71.4%Hispanic: 1.6%Black: 22.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 3.7%Race
White71.4%
Hispanic1.6%
Black22.5%
Asian0.4%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
13%
18–24
12%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.49
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads32.0% ▼ 17% below avg
Unemployment4.5% ▼ 8% below avg
No HS Diploma137 (1.1%)
HS Graduate4,736 (38.8%)
Some College1,505 (12.3%)
Associates1,916 (15.7%)
Bachelors1,660 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree2,240 (18.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 38.8%Some College: 12.3%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 18.4%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad38.8%
Some College12.3%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate18.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
18%
$300k–$500k
13%
Over $500k
6%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,919 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$160,800 ▼ 42% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$872/mo
Total Housing Units8,615
Vacant Units941

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
23%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
96%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
16%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
57%
About Bay Minette, AL

Bay Minette is a city in Alabama, located in Baldwin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 20,350 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37 years.

Economically, Bay Minette is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,919 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Bay Minette is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $160,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $872 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Bay Minette is moderately educated. 32.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (71.36%).

Bay Minette, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Bay Minette
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36507 20,350 $47,919 $160,800 $872 4.5% 32.0% 74.3%