City

Gulf Shores, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Baldwin County  ·  Alabama

👥17,335Population
💰$74,861Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂50.6Median Age
🏠$366,600Median Home Value▲ 31% above avg
🎓48.2%College Grads▲ 25% above avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 51% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.1% Female 54.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.2%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 2.4%Asian: 1.2%Other: 3.1%Race
White87.2%
Hispanic5.5%
Black2.4%
Asian1.2%
Other3.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
13%
18–24
7%
25–44
22%
45–64
31%
65+
14%

Key Indicators

Median Age50.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.18
Below Poverty10.6% ≈ Avg
College Grads48.2% ▲ 25% above avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 51% below avg
No HS Diploma71 (0.5%)
HS Graduate2,442 (18.9%)
Some College1,421 (11%)
Associates2,757 (21.3%)
Bachelors1,351 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree4,886 (37.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 18.9%Some College: 11%Associates: 21.3%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 37.8%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad18.9%
Some College11.0%
Associates21.3%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate37.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.9%Renter: 31.1%Tenure
Owner68.9%
Renter31.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
35%
Over $500k
30%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,861 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$366,600 ▲ 31% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,365/mo
Total Housing Units18,579
Vacant Units10,632

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
10%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
39%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
61%
About Gulf Shores, AL

Gulf Shores is a city in Alabama, located in Baldwin County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 17,335 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 50.6 years.

Economically, Gulf Shores is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $74,861 is near the national average. Approximately 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Gulf Shores is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $366,600, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,365 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Gulf Shores is well-educated. 48.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.16%).

Gulf Shores, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Gulf Shores
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36542 17,335 $74,861 $366,600 $1,365 2.4% 48.2% 68.9%

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