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 Moderate-density area
- $50,120
- Median income Below-median income area
- $183,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,279. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $183,800 (4% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $983; 73.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baldwin County, so 36507 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- 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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$30,279
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36507 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Bay Minette, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$50,120 34th percentile higher than 34% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,960housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36507, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (19,090 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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