City

Perdido, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Baldwin County  ·  Alabama

👥1,390Population
💰$50,000Median HH Income▼ 34% below avg
🎂44.5Median Age
🏠$143,400Median Home Value▼ 49% below avg
🎓16.8%College Grads▼ 57% below avg
📊2.5%Unemployment▼ 50% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 45.6% Female 54.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.8%Black: 6.4%Other: 0.2%Race
White91.8%
Black6.4%
Other0.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
18%
18–24
3%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.51
Below Poverty19.3% ▲ 93% above avg
College Grads16.8% ▼ 57% below avg
Unemployment2.5% ▼ 50% below avg
HS Graduate412 (49.7%)
Some College198 (23.9%)
Associates80 (9.7%)
Bachelors89 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree50 (6%)

Education

HS Grad: 49.7%Some College: 23.9%Associates: 9.7%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 6%Edu
HS Grad49.7%
Some College23.9%
Associates9.7%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate6.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80%Renter: 20%Tenure
Owner80.0%
Renter20.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
19%

Financials

Median HH Income$50,000 ▼ 34% below avg
Median Home Value$143,400 ▼ 49% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Total Housing Units635
Vacant Units91

Income Distribution

Under $25k
31%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
33%
$75k–$100k
5%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
20%
15–30 min
36%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
30%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
62%
About Perdido, AL

Perdido is a city in Alabama, located in Baldwin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,390 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44.5 years.

Economically, Perdido is a working-class community. The median household income of $50,000 is below the national average. Approximately 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Perdido is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $143,400, which is below the national average. Homeownership is high at 80.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Perdido is less-educated. 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.8%).

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

ZIP Codes in Perdido
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36562 1,390 $50,000 $143,400 2.5% 16.8% 80.0%