Silverhill, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36576
Baldwin County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,143
- 82/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $81,048
- Median income Near-median income area
- $248,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Silverhill pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 37%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 43%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 82
- people per sq mi
- 89%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36576 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36576 (Silverhill, AL) rose +27.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 239.7 in 2023 to 306.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36576 covers 50.3 square miles in Silverhill, Baldwin County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,143 residents on file, a density of 82 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36576 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,048 (33% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,720. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 7.5% and unemployment is 0.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $248,300 (40% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 88.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,164.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baldwin County, so 36576 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 36576
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Silverhill, AL
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$41,720
Per Capita Income
7.5%
Poverty Rate
0.9%
Unemployment Rate
28.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36576 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Silverhill, 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)
$81,048 Top 15% higher than 85% 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
2,083housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 36576 vs 36580 →
ZIP 36576 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36526
Daphne (36526)
27,890 residents
- 36532
Fairhope (36532)
27,829 residents
- 36535
Foley (36535)
26,767 residents
- 36551 8,258
Loxley (36551)
8,258 residents
- 36580 5,420
Summerdale (36580)
5,420 residents
- 36576 4,143
Silverhill (36576)
4,143 residents
- 36555 654
Magnolia Springs (36555)
654 residents
- 36559 233
Montrose (36559)
233 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36576 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36576 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
- 36526
Daphne (36526)
$88,750 median income
- 36555
Magnolia Springs (36555)
$86,705 median income
- 36576
Silverhill (36576)
$81,048 median income
- 36551
Loxley (36551)
$76,354 median income
- 36535
Foley (36535)
$66,714 median income
- 36580
Summerdale (36580)
$62,802 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36576 ranks #4 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 36576, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (4,143 here; floor ≥1,000).
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 36576 in?
ZIP code 36576 (Silverhill) 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 36576?
ZIP code 36576 in Silverhill, AL has a population of 4,143 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36576?
The median household income in ZIP 36576 is $81,048, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36576?
The median home value in ZIP 36576 is $248,300, which is 11% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36576?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36576 is White at 89.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36576?
ZIP code 36576 has 83 business establishments employing approximately 358 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36576?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36576 are: Construction (34), Professional, scientific, and technical services (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (9). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36576?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36576 increased by 27.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 207%. 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 36576?
In ZIP code 36576, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 36576?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36576 is 28.2 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 36576?
In ZIP code 36576, approximately 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36576?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36576 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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