ZIP Code 36579 Demographics

Baldwin County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 36579 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,649

↓ 99.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$64,732

↓ 8.9% vs county

Median Home Value

$198,300

↓ 25.5% vs county

Median Age

48.1 yrs

↓ +10.1% vs county

Unemployment Rate

3.2%

↑ 6.1% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 36579 compares to Baldwin County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 36579 $65k Baldwin $71k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 36579 $198k Baldwin $266k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

18.3%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

91.7%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$691

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 36579 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$198,300
Down Payment (20%)$39,660
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,259P&I: $1003 | Tax: $198 | Ins: $58
Rent (Local Median)
$691
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $568/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 36579, sorted by distance.

36562 9.5 mi away baldwin county 36550 10.1 mi away baldwin county 36548 28.2 mi away washington county 36569 34.7 mi away washington county

About Baldwin County

Baldwin County is located in Alabama and has a total population of 233,420. The county's median household income is $71,039 and median home value is $266,000. ZIP code 36579 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Baldwin County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.