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Bay Minette, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36507

Baldwin County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

19,090
22/sq mi
$50,120
Median income
$183,800
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Bay Minette pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

14th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
22
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36507 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36507 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama, home to 19,090 residents across 867.7 square miles, a density of 22 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36507 reports a modest median household income of $50,120 (18% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,279. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. Median home value sits at $183,800 (4% above the state average), median rent at $983 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. To put 36507 in local context, 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Baldwin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 36507

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Bay Minette, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36507.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36507, Bay Minette, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,090

Population

867.7

Area (sq mi)

22

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 36507?

38.7

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 71.8%
African American 21.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$50,120

Median Household Income

-18% vs state

$30,279

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

30.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36507 ranks nationally

Bay Minette, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$50,120 14th percentile higher than 14% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,960

Total Housing Units

7,989

Occupied Units

971

Vacant Units

2.43

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.9%
Renter 26.1%

$183,800

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$983

Median Rent

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+0.8%

YoY Change (2024)

224

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+124%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36507 have increased 0.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +124% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.8% 150
2021 +15.4% 173
2022 +16.6% 201
2023 +10.3% 222
2024 +0.8% 224

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 341 business establishments in ZIP 36507, employing approximately 3,902 people with a combined annual payroll of $187,822,000.

341

Businesses

3,902

Employees

$187.8M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 60 17.6%
Health care and social assistance 46 13.5%
Construction 42 12.3%
Other services (except public administration) 38 11.1%
Finance and insurance 30 8.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 27 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 27 7.9%
Manufacturing 15 4.4%
Wholesale trade 11 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 11 3.2%
Transportation and warehousing 10 2.9%
Information 10 2.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 1.5%
Utilities 3 0.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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Related Areas

Baldwin County Bay Minette, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36507 in? ▼
ZIP code 36507 (Bay Minette) is located in Baldwin County, Alabama. Baldwin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baldwin-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36507? ▼
ZIP code 36507 in Bay Minette, AL has a population of 19,090 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36507? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36507 is $50,120, which is 34% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36507? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36507 is $183,800, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36507? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36507 is White at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36507? ▼
ZIP code 36507 has 341 business establishments employing approximately 3,902 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36507? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36507 are: Retail trade (60), Health care and social assistance (46), Construction (42). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36507? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36507 increased by 0.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 124%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36507? ▼
In ZIP code 36507, 54.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36507? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36507 is 30.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36507? ▼
In ZIP code 36507, approximately 73.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36507? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36507 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.