ZIP Code 36511

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Source:

Bon Secour · Baldwin County · Alabama

Population
764

63/sq mi

Median income
$87,607

▲ 15% vs US

higher than 71% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.0%

Median age 58.7

Land area
12.1 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 36511 in Bon Secour, Alabama has a population of 764. The median household income is $87,607, which is 15% above the national average. 13.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36511 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.1 square miles in Bon Secour, Baldwin County, Alabama. The area is home to 764 residents, producing a population density of 63 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 36511 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36511 sits at $87,607 (44% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $52,260. The poverty rate stands at 0.0% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at per month, and 62.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36511 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 58.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baldwin County, so you can benchmark 36511 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 36511

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36511.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36511, Bon Secour, 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

764

Population

12.1

Area (sq mi)

63

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36511?

58.7

Median Age

41.5%

Male

58.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 100.0%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$87,607

Median Household Income

+44% vs state

$52,260

Per Capita Income

0.0%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 68.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

580

Total Housing Units

426

Occupied Units

154

Vacant Units

1.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.7%
Renter 37.3%

1996

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 18 business establishments in ZIP 36511, employing approximately 179 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,912,000.

18

Businesses

179

Employees

$6.9M

Annual Payroll

3

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 3 16.7%
Retail trade 3 16.7%
Other services (except public administration) 3 16.7%

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 36511 vs 36542 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36542 Gulf Shores, AL 12,705 2.5 mi
36535 Foley, AL 26,767 5.1 mi
36555 Magnolia Springs, AL 654 6.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36511 in?
ZIP code 36511 (Bon Secour) 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 36511?
ZIP code 36511 in Bon Secour, AL has a population of 764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36511?
The median household income in ZIP 36511 is $87,607, which is 15% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36511?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36511 is White at 100.0%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36511?
ZIP code 36511 has 18 business establishments employing approximately 179 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36511?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36511 are: Manufacturing (3), Retail trade (3), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36511?
In ZIP code 36511, 68.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36511?
In ZIP code 36511, approximately 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

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Official Data Resources for Bon Secour, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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