ZIP Code 36551
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Loxley · Baldwin County · Alabama
- Population
- 8,258
- Median income
- $76,354
- Median home value
- $250,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 19.6%
- Land area
- 168.9 sq mi
49/sq mi
▲ 0% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
▼ 10% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 34
Chicago
ZIP code 36551 in Loxley, Alabama has a population of 8,258. The median household income is $76,354, which is 0% above the national average. Median home value is $250,000, 10% below the US average. 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36551 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 168.9 square miles in Loxley, Baldwin County, Alabama. The area is home to 8,258 residents, producing a population density of 49 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36551 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36551 sits at $76,354 (25% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $31,689. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $250,000 (41% above the state average) with median rent at $1,156 per month, and 80.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36551 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 36551
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$31,689
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
26.3 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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