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 High-density area
- $66,714
- Median income Near-median income area
- $282,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Foley pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 41st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36535 (Foley, AL) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.4 in 2023 to 262.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,076. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $282,700 (60% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 77.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,235.
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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baldwin County, so 36535 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 36535
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Foley, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36535.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
244 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
116 establishments
- Construction
Construction
109 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
101 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 78
Other services (except public administration)
78 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 36535?
48.4
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
6.2%
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?
$66,714
Median Household Income
+9% vs state ZIP avg
$38,076
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36535 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Foley, 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)
$66,714 Top 33% higher than 67% 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
20,090housing units
20,090
Total Housing Units
17,877
Occupied Units
2,213
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$282,700
Median Home Value
+60% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 36532
Fairhope (36532)
27,829 residents
- 36535
Foley (36535)
26,767 residents
- 36542
Gulf Shores (36542)
12,705 residents
- 36580 5,420
Summerdale (36580)
5,420 residents
- 36576 4,143
Silverhill (36576)
4,143 residents
- 36511 764
Bon Secour (36511)
764 residents
- 36555 654
Magnolia Springs (36555)
654 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36535 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36535 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36532
Fairhope (36532)
$89,694 median income
- 36511
Bon Secour (36511)
$87,607 median income
- 36555
Magnolia Springs (36555)
$86,705 median income
- 36576
Silverhill (36576)
$81,048 median income
- 36542
Gulf Shores (36542)
$79,639 median income
- 36535
Foley (36535)
$66,714 median income
- 36580
Summerdale (36580)
$62,802 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36535, 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 (26,767 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 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.
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