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Seminole, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36574

Baldwin County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

1,341
37/sq mi
$50,915
Median income
$223,500
Median home value
15.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Seminole pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

15th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 50%
home value, US ZIPs
37
people per sq mi
70%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36574 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36574 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Seminole, Baldwin County, Alabama, home to just 1,341 residents across 36.2 square miles, a density of 37 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36574 reports a modest median household income of $50,915 (16% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,738. The poverty rate stands at 1.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. The typical home here is valued at $223,500 (26% above the state average); renters pay a median of $868 monthly, and 70.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.5, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 6 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Baldwin County, letting you compare 36574 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

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 36574, Seminole, 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

1,341

Population

36.2

Area (sq mi)

37

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36574?

52.5

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 94.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$50,915

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$30,738

Per Capita Income

1.0%

Poverty Rate

6.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36574 ranks nationally

Seminole, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$50,915 15th percentile higher than 15% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 79.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.5%

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

What does housing look like?

719

Total Housing Units

630

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

1.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.2%
Renter 29.8%

$223,500

Median Home Value

+26% vs state

$868

Median Rent

1996

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 13 business establishments in ZIP 36574, employing approximately 99 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,893,000.

13

Businesses

99

Employees

$3.9M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 3 23.1%

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 36574 vs 36549 →

ZIP 36574 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 36574 ranks #6 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 36574 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 36574 ranks #6 of 6 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
36549 Lillian, AL 4,271 7.3 mi
32526 Pensacola, FL 36,297 7.0 mi
36567 Robertsdale, AL 12,672 8.3 mi
36530 Elberta, AL 6,873 8.5 mi
32509 Pensacola, FL 660 8.9 mi
32506 Pensacola, FL 33,846 10.9 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 Seminole, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36574 in? ▼
ZIP code 36574 (Seminole) 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 36574? ▼
ZIP code 36574 in Seminole, AL has a population of 1,341 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36574? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36574 is $50,915, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36574? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36574 is $223,500, which is 20% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36574? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36574 is White at 94.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36574? ▼
ZIP code 36574 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 99 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36574? ▼
In ZIP code 36574, 79.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 36574? ▼
In ZIP code 36574, approximately 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36574? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36574 is 1.0% 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.