Loxley, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36551
Baldwin County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,258
- 49/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $76,354
- Median income Near-median income area
- $250,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Loxley pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 49
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36551 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 36551 (Loxley, AL) fell -3.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 249.1 in 2023 to 240.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36551 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Loxley, Baldwin County, Alabama, home to 8,258 residents across 168.9 square miles, a density of 49 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36551 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,354 (25% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,689. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 0.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $250,000 (41% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 80.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,156.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baldwin County, so 36551 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 36551
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Loxley, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36551.
- Construction
Construction
33 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
21 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
17 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
17 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 36551, Loxley, 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
8,258
Population
168.9
Area (sq mi)
49
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36551?
34.0
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
1.2%
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?
$76,354
Median Household Income
+25% vs state ZIP avg
$31,689
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36551 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Loxley, 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)
$76,354 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
4,266housing units
4,266
Total Housing Units
3,673
Occupied Units
593
Vacant Units
3.22
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$250,000
Median Home Value
+41% vs state ZIP avg
$1,156
Median Rent
2000
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
-3.6%
YoY Change (2024)
240
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+140%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36551 have decreased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +140% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.2% | 165 |
| 2021 | +11.2% | 183 |
| 2022 | +24.1% | 227 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 249 |
| 2024 | -3.6% | 240 |
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 184 business establishments in ZIP 36551, employing approximately 2,978 people with a combined annual payroll of $171,122,000.
184
Businesses
2,978
Employees
$171.1M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 33 | 17.9% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 13.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 11.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 9.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 9.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 8.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 12 | 6.5% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 6.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 4.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 4.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.3% |
| Information | 4 | 2.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.2% |
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 36551 vs 36576 →
ZIP 36551 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36526
Daphne (36526)
27,890 residents
- 36527
Daphne (36527)
12,109 residents
- 36551 8,258
Loxley (36551)
8,258 residents
- 36576 4,143
Silverhill (36576)
4,143 residents
- 36578 1,749
Stapleton (36578)
1,749 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36551 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36551 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36527
Daphne (36527)
$120,189 median income
- 36526
Daphne (36526)
$88,750 median income
- 36576
Silverhill (36576)
$81,048 median income
- 36551
Loxley (36551)
$76,354 median income
- 36578
Stapleton (36578)
$53,490 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36551 ranks #4 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 36551, 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 (8,258 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 36551 in?
ZIP code 36551 (Loxley) 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 36551?
ZIP code 36551 in Loxley, AL has a population of 8,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36551?
The median household income in ZIP 36551 is $76,354, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36551?
The median home value in ZIP 36551 is $250,000, which is 10% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36551?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36551 is White at 78.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36551?
ZIP code 36551 has 184 business establishments employing approximately 2,978 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36551?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36551 are: Construction (33), Retail trade (24), Wholesale trade (21). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36551?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36551 decreased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 140%. 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 36551?
In ZIP code 36551, 52.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.6% 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 36551?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36551 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 36551?
In ZIP code 36551, approximately 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36551?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36551 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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