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Lillian, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36549

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

4,271
59/sq mi
$63,019
Median income
$216,200
Median home value
24.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
48th pct
home value, US ZIPs
59
people per sq mi
91%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36549 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36549 covers 72.3 square miles in Lillian, Baldwin County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,271 residents on file, a density of 59 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36549 reports a modest median household income of $63,019 (3% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $43,631. The poverty rate stands at 6.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.3%. Median home value sits at $216,200 (22% above the state average), median rent at $927 a month, and owner-occupancy at 90.6%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 62.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. Beyond these figures, 8 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Baldwin County, letting you compare 36549 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 36549

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lillian, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36549.

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 36549, Lillian, 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

4,271

Population

72.3

Area (sq mi)

59

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36549?

62.3

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.0%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$63,019

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$43,631

Per Capita Income

6.8%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

34.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36549 ranks nationally

Lillian, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,019 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 56.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.0%

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

What does housing look like?

3,216

Total Housing Units

2,571

Occupied Units

645

Vacant Units

2.19

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 90.6%
Renter 9.4%

$216,200

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$927

Median Rent

1994

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

+15.6%

YoY Change (2024)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36549 have increased 15.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 168
2021 +13.2% 190
2022 +18.7% 226
2023 +0.9% 228
2024 +15.6% 263

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 56 business establishments in ZIP 36549, employing approximately 251 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,155,000.

56

Businesses

251

Employees

$8.2M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 10 17.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 17.9%
Construction 9 16.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 8.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 8.9%
Finance and insurance 3 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.4%
Accommodation and food services 3 5.4%

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 36549 vs 32506 →

ZIP 36549 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 36549 ranks #7 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 36549 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 36549 ranks #6 of 8 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
32506 Pensacola, FL 33,846 5.0 mi
36530 Elberta, AL 6,873 6.3 mi
36574 Seminole, AL 1,341 7.3 mi
32507 Pensacola, FL 28,996 6.5 mi
32509 Pensacola, FL 660 7.5 mi
32526 Pensacola, FL 36,297 7.6 mi
32508 Pensacola, FL 5,852 9.6 mi
36561 Orange Beach, AL 5,808 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Baldwin County

36526 standard
Daphne, AL
Pop: 27,890
36532 standard
Fairhope, AL
Pop: 27,829
36535 standard
Foley, AL
Pop: 26,767
36507 standard
Bay Minette, AL
Pop: 19,090
36542 standard
Gulf Shores, AL
Pop: 12,705
36567 standard
Robertsdale, AL
Pop: 12,672

Related Areas

Baldwin County Lillian, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36549 in? ▼
ZIP code 36549 (Lillian) 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 36549? ▼
ZIP code 36549 in Lillian, AL has a population of 4,271 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36549? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36549 is $63,019, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36549? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36549 is $216,200, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36549? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36549 is White at 91.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36549? ▼
ZIP code 36549 has 56 business establishments employing approximately 251 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36549? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36549 are: Retail trade (10), Other services (except public administration) (10), Construction (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36549? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36549 increased by 15.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 36549? ▼
In ZIP code 36549, 56.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.0% 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 36549? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36549 is 34.0 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 36549? ▼
In ZIP code 36549, approximately 90.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 9.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36549? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36549 is 6.8% 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.