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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
$76,354
Median income
$250,000
Median home value
19.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $31,689. Poverty here runs at 9.5%, with unemployment measured at 0.9%. Median home value sits at $250,000 (41% above the state average), median rent at $1,156 a month, and owner-occupancy at 80.3%.

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. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baldwin County, so you can benchmark 36551 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 36551

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Loxley, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36551.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 36551?

34.0

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 78.4%
African American 13.3%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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

$31,689

Per Capita Income

9.5%

Poverty Rate

0.9%

Unemployment Rate

26.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36551 ranks nationally

Loxley, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,354 Top 43% higher than 57% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 52.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,266

Total Housing Units

3,673

Occupied Units

593

Vacant Units

3.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.3%
Renter 19.7%

$250,000

Median Home Value

+41% vs state

$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

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ZIP 36551 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 36551 ranks #3 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 36551 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 36551 ranks #4 of 5 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
36576 Silverhill, AL 4,143 7.7 mi
36526 Daphne, AL 27,890 6.7 mi
36578 Stapleton, AL 1,749 7.8 mi
36527 Daphne, AL 12,109 8.3 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 Loxley, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.