ZIP Code 36576
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Silverhill · Baldwin County · Alabama
- Population
- 4,143
- Median income
- $81,048
- Median home value
- $248,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 27.8%
- Land area
- 50.3 sq mi
82/sq mi
▲ 6% vs US
higher than 63% of US ZIPs
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 57% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.3
Chicago
ZIP code 36576 in Silverhill, Alabama has a population of 4,143. The median household income is $81,048, which is 6% above the national average. Median home value is $248,300, 11% below the US average. 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36576 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 50.3 square miles in Silverhill, Baldwin County, Alabama. The area is home to 4,143 residents, producing a population density of 82 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 36576 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36576 sits at $81,048 (33% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $41,720. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 0.9%. On housing, the median home value is $248,300 (40% above the state average) with median rent at $1,164 per month, and 88.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36576 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baldwin County, so you can benchmark 36576 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 36576
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36576.
- Construction
Construction
34 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 9
Professional, scientific, and technical services
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 9
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 9
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 5
Accommodation and food services
5 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 36576, Silverhill, 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
4,143
Population
50.3
Area (sq mi)
82
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36576?
43.3
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
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?
$81,048
Median Household Income
+33% vs state
$41,720
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 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?
2,083
Total Housing Units
1,839
Occupied Units
244
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$248,300
Median Home Value
+40% vs state
$1,164
Median Rent
1996
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
+27.9%
YoY Change (2024)
307
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+207%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36576 have increased 27.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +207% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.8% | 187 |
| 2021 | +12.4% | 210 |
| 2022 | +1.7% | 213 |
| 2023 | +12.4% | 240 |
| 2024 | +27.9% | 307 |
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 83 business establishments in ZIP 36576, employing approximately 358 people with a combined annual payroll of $13,153,000.
83
Businesses
358
Employees
$13.2M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 34 | 41.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 10.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 10.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 10.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 6.0% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 3.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 3.6% |
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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