Elberta, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36530
Baldwin County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,873
- 28/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,393
- Median income Near-median income area
- $280,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elberta pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 37%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 28
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36530 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36530 (Elberta, AL) fell -1.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 265.4 in 2023 to 261.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36530 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elberta, Baldwin County, Alabama, home to 6,873 residents across 249.9 square miles, a density of 28 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36530 reports a modest median household income of $63,393 (4% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,407. The poverty rate is 13.2%, with unemployment at 3.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $280,100 (58% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 80.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,144.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.3, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baldwin County, so 36530 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 36530
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elberta, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36530.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
21 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
12 establishments
- Manufacturing 10
Manufacturing
10 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 36530, Elberta, 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
6,873
Population
249.9
Area (sq mi)
28
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36530?
49.3
Median Age
54.1%
Male
45.9%
Female
3.6%
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?
$63,393
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$44,407
Per Capita Income
13.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
30.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36530 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Elberta, 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)
$63,393 Top 38% higher than 62% 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
4,120housing units
4,120
Total Housing Units
3,221
Occupied Units
899
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$280,100
Median Home Value
+58% vs state ZIP avg
$1,144
Median Rent
1995
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
-1.6%
YoY Change (2024)
261
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+161%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36530 have decreased 1.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +161% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +10.9% | 177 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 203 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 232 |
| 2023 | +14.5% | 265 |
| 2024 | -1.6% | 261 |
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 144 business establishments in ZIP 36530, employing approximately 840 people with a combined annual payroll of $34,672,000.
144
Businesses
840
Employees
$34.7M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 18.8% |
| Retail trade | 21 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 14.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 8.3% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 6.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 6.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.8% |
| Educational services | 3 | 2.1% |
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 36530 vs 36549 →
ZIP 36530 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36530
Elberta (36530)
6,873 residents
- 36561
Orange Beach (36561)
5,808 residents
- 36580
Summerdale (36580)
5,420 residents
- 36549
Lillian (36549)
4,271 residents
- 36574 1,341
Seminole (36574)
1,341 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36530 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36530 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36561
Orange Beach (36561)
$98,295 median income
- 36530
Elberta (36530)
$63,393 median income
- 36549
Lillian (36549)
$63,019 median income
- 36580
Summerdale (36580)
$62,802 median income
- 36574
Seminole (36574)
$50,915 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36530 ranks #2 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36530, 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 (6,873 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 36530 in?
ZIP code 36530 (Elberta) 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 36530?
ZIP code 36530 in Elberta, AL has a population of 6,873 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36530?
The median household income in ZIP 36530 is $63,393, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36530?
The median home value in ZIP 36530 is $280,100, which is 1% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36530?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36530 is White at 89.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36530?
ZIP code 36530 has 144 business establishments employing approximately 840 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36530?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36530 are: Construction (27), Retail trade (21), Other services (except public administration) (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36530?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36530 decreased by 1.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 161%. 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 36530?
In ZIP code 36530, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% 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 36530?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36530 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 36530?
In ZIP code 36530, approximately 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36530?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36530 is 13.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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