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 Moderate-density area
- $63,019
- Median income Near-median income area
- $216,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36549 (Lillian, AL) rose +15.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 227.7 in 2023 to 263.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,631. The poverty rate is 6.8%, 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 $216,200 (22% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 90.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $927.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baldwin County, so 36549 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 36549
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lillian, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36549.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
5 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 36549?
62.3
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
2.3%
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?
$63,019
Median Household Income
+3% vs state ZIP avg
$43,631
Per Capita Income
6.8%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
34.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36549 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Lillian, 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)
$63,019 Top 39% higher than 61% 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
3,216housing units
3,216
Total Housing Units
2,571
Occupied Units
645
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$216,200
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 32526
Pensacola (32526)
36,297 residents
- 32506
Pensacola (32506)
33,846 residents
- 32507
Pensacola (32507)
28,996 residents
- 36530 6,873
Elberta (36530)
6,873 residents
- 32508 5,852
Pensacola (32508)
5,852 residents
- 36561 5,808
Orange Beach (36561)
5,808 residents
- 36549 4,271
Lillian (36549)
4,271 residents
- 36574 1,341
Seminole (36574)
1,341 residents
- 32509 660
Pensacola (32509)
660 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36549 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36549 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
- 32526
Pensacola (32526)
$75,098 median income
- 32507
Pensacola (32507)
$73,540 median income
- 32508
Pensacola (32508)
$71,607 median income
- 36530
Elberta (36530)
$63,393 median income
- 36549
Lillian (36549)
$63,019 median income
- 32506
Pensacola (32506)
$62,486 median income
- 36574
Seminole (36574)
$50,915 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36549, 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 (4,271 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 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.
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