City

Orange Beach, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Baldwin County  ·  Alabama

👥9,275Population
💰$89,432Median HH Income▲ 17% above avg
🎂54.0Median Age
🏠$529,100Median Home Value▲ 90% above avg
🎓45.5%College Grads▲ 17% above avg
📊3.6%Unemployment▼ 26% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.5% Female 52.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.2%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 4%Asian: 1.1%Other: 2.9%Race
White89.2%
Hispanic2.5%
Black4.0%
Asian1.1%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
11%
18–24
4%
25–44
19%
45–64
33%
65+
17%

Key Indicators

Median Age54.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.08
Below Poverty5.5% ▼ 45% below avg
College Grads45.5% ▲ 17% above avg
Unemployment3.6% ▼ 26% below avg
No HS Diploma105 (1.4%)
HS Graduate1,640 (22%)
Some College1,081 (14.5%)
Associates1,244 (16.7%)
Bachelors384 (5.1%)
Graduate Degree3,007 (40.3%)

Education

No HS: 1.4%HS Grad: 22%Some College: 14.5%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 5.1%Graduate: 40.3%Edu
No HS1.4%
HS Grad22.0%
Some College14.5%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors5.1%
Graduate40.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$50k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
0%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
32%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$89,432 ▲ 17% above avg
Median Home Value$529,100 ▲ 90% above avg
Home/Income Ratio5.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,346/mo
Total Housing Units16,184
Vacant Units11,746

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
22%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
8%
Over 45 min
23%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
1%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
27%
2000+
63%
About Orange Beach, AL

Orange Beach is a city in Alabama, located in Baldwin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,275 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 54 years.

Economically, Orange Beach is a middle-income community. The median household income of $89,432 is above the national average. Approximately 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Orange Beach is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $529,100, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,346 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Orange Beach is well-educated. 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (89.21%).

Orange Beach, AL offers residents above-average earning potential within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Orange Beach
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36561 9,275 $89,432 $529,100 $1,346 3.6% 45.5% 66.7%