ZIP Code 36507
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Bay Minette · Baldwin County · Alabama
- Population
- 19,090
- Median income
- $50,120
- Median home value
- $183,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.1%
- Land area
- 867.7 sq mi
22/sq mi
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.7
Chicago
ZIP code 36507 in Bay Minette, Alabama has a population of 19,090. The median household income is $50,120, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $183,800, 34% below the US average. 19.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36507 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 867.7 square miles in Bay Minette, Baldwin County, Alabama. The area is home to 19,090 residents, producing a population density of 22 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36507 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36507 sits at $50,120 (18% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,279. The poverty rate stands at 16.4% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $183,800 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $983 per month, and 73.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36507 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.7, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baldwin County, so you can benchmark 36507 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 36507
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36507.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
42 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
30 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 36507?
38.7
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
1.8%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 36507 vs 36578 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36578 | Stapleton, AL | 1,749 | 8.3 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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