Magnolia Springs, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36555
Baldwin County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 654
- 300/sq mi High-density area
- $86,705
- Median income Above-median income area
- $435,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 56.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Magnolia Springs pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 30%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 17%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 300
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36555 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36555 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Magnolia Springs, Baldwin County, Alabama, home to just 654 residents across 2.2 square miles, a density of 300 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36555 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,705 (42% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $48,490. The poverty rate is 11.6%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $435,200 (146% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 86.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,156.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 56.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baldwin County, so 36555 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 36555
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Magnolia Springs, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36555.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
3 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 3
Health care and social assistance
3 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 36555, Magnolia Springs, 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
654
Population
2.2
Area (sq mi)
300
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36555?
51.3
Median Age
42.7%
Male
57.3%
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?
$86,705
Median Household Income
+42% vs state ZIP avg
$48,490
Per Capita Income
11.6%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36555 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Magnolia Springs, 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)
$86,705 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
618housing units
618
Total Housing Units
467
Occupied Units
151
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$435,200
Median Home Value
+146% vs state ZIP avg
$1,156
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 36555, employing approximately 153 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,414,000.
29
Businesses
153
Employees
$6.4M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 31.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 13.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 13.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 10.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 10.3% |
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 36555 vs 36535 →
ZIP 36555 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36532
Fairhope (36532)
27,829 residents
- 36535
Foley (36535)
26,767 residents
- 36542
Gulf Shores (36542)
12,705 residents
- 36580 5,420
Summerdale (36580)
5,420 residents
- 36576 4,143
Silverhill (36576)
4,143 residents
- 36511 764
Bon Secour (36511)
764 residents
- 36555 654
Magnolia Springs (36555)
654 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36555 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36555 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36532
Fairhope (36532)
$89,694 median income
- 36511
Bon Secour (36511)
$87,607 median income
- 36555
Magnolia Springs (36555)
$86,705 median income
- 36576
Silverhill (36576)
$81,048 median income
- 36542
Gulf Shores (36542)
$79,639 median income
- 36535
Foley (36535)
$66,714 median income
- 36580
Summerdale (36580)
$62,802 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36555 ranks #3 of 7 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 36555, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
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 36555 in?
ZIP code 36555 (Magnolia Springs) 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 36555?
ZIP code 36555 in Magnolia Springs, AL has a population of 654 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36555?
The median household income in ZIP 36555 is $86,705, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36555?
The median home value in ZIP 36555 is $435,200, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36555?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36555 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36555?
ZIP code 36555 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 153 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36555?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36555 are: Construction (9), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36555?
In ZIP code 36555, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 56.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36555?
In ZIP code 36555, approximately 86.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36555?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36555 is 11.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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