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Foley, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36535

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

26,767
113/sq mi
$66,714
Median income
$282,700
Median home value
25.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Foley pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

41th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
113
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36535 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36535 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Foley, Baldwin County, Alabama, with 26,767 residents across 236.7 square miles, a density of 113 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36535 reports a modest median household income of $66,714 (9% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $38,076. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.3%. On housing, the median home value is $282,700 (60% above the state average) with median rent at $1,235 per month, and 77.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 36535 in local context, 6 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 36535

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Foley, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36535.

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 36535, Foley, 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

26,767

Population

236.7

Area (sq mi)

113

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 36535?

48.4

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

6.2%

Foreign-Born

White 78.8%
African American 5.1%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$66,714

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$38,076

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36535 ranks nationally

Foley, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$66,714 41st percentile higher than 41% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.1%

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

What does housing look like?

20,090

Total Housing Units

17,877

Occupied Units

2,213

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.4%
Renter 22.6%

$282,700

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$1,235

Median Rent

2002

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

+1.1%

YoY Change (2024)

262

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+162%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36535 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 169
2021 +16.1% 197
2022 +18.0% 232
2023 +11.7% 259
2024 +1.1% 262

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 981 business establishments in ZIP 36535, employing approximately 12,082 people with a combined annual payroll of $528,626,000.

981

Businesses

12,082

Employees

$528.6M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 244 24.9%
Accommodation and food services 116 11.8%
Construction 109 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 101 10.3%
Other services (except public administration) 78 8.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 58 5.9%
Finance and insurance 53 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 48 4.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 4.3%
Wholesale trade 34 3.5%
Manufacturing 33 3.4%
Transportation and warehousing 24 2.5%
Information 17 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 11 1.1%
Educational services 6 0.6%

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 36535 vs 36555 →

ZIP 36535 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36535 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 36535 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36535 ranks #6 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36555 Magnolia Springs, AL 654 2.9 mi
36511 Bon Secour, AL 764 5.1 mi
36542 Gulf Shores, AL 12,705 7.5 mi
36580 Summerdale, AL 5,420 6.8 mi
36576 Silverhill, AL 4,143 10.0 mi
36532 Fairhope, AL 27,829 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Baldwin County

36526 standard
Daphne, AL
Pop: 27,890
36532 standard
Fairhope, AL
Pop: 27,829
36507 standard
Bay Minette, AL
Pop: 19,090
36542 standard
Gulf Shores, AL
Pop: 12,705
36567 standard
Robertsdale, AL
Pop: 12,672
36527 standard
Daphne, AL
Pop: 12,109

Related Areas

Baldwin County Foley, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36535 in? ▼
ZIP code 36535 (Foley) 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 36535? ▼
ZIP code 36535 in Foley, AL has a population of 26,767 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36535? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36535 is $66,714, which is 13% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36535? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36535 is $282,700, which is 2% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36535? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36535 is White at 78.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36535? ▼
ZIP code 36535 has 981 business establishments employing approximately 12,082 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36535? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36535 are: Retail trade (244), Accommodation and food services (116), Construction (109). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36535? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36535 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 36535? ▼
In ZIP code 36535, 58.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.1% 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 36535? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36535 is 26.3 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 36535? ▼
In ZIP code 36535, approximately 77.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36535? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36535 is 13.3% 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.