ZIP Code 36579

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Source:

Stockton · Baldwin County · Alabama

Population
1,590

5/sq mi

Median income
$74,375

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 54% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$166,100

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
24.6%

Median age 47.9

Land area
338.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 36579 in Stockton, Alabama has a population of 1,590. The median household income is $74,375, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $166,100, 40% below the US average. 24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36579 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 338.3 square miles in Stockton, Baldwin County, Alabama. The area is home to 1,590 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 36579 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36579 sits at $74,375 (22% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $31,612. The poverty rate stands at 10.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.0%. On housing, the median home value is $166,100 (6% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36579 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baldwin County, so you can benchmark 36579 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 36579

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36579.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 36579, Stockton, 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

1,590

Population

338.3

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36579?

47.9

Median Age

54.6%

Male

45.4%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 58.1%
African American 38.7%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

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?

$74,375

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$31,612

Per Capita Income

10.4%

Poverty Rate

5.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%

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

What does housing look like?

911

Total Housing Units

530

Occupied Units

381

Vacant Units

2.99

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.7%
Renter 4.3%

$166,100

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

1986

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 20 business establishments in ZIP 36579, employing approximately 116 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,333,000.

20

Businesses

116

Employees

$5.3M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 5 25.0%
Construction 4 20.0%
Other services (except public administration) 4 20.0%
Transportation and warehousing 3 15.0%

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 36579 vs 36550 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36550 Little River, AL 217 10.1 mi
36562 Perdido, AL 1,596 9.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36579 in?
ZIP code 36579 (Stockton) 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 36579?
ZIP code 36579 in Stockton, AL has a population of 1,590 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36579?
The median household income in ZIP 36579 is $74,375, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36579?
The median home value in ZIP 36579 is $166,100, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36579?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36579 is White at 58.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36579?
ZIP code 36579 has 20 business establishments employing approximately 116 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36579?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36579 are: Retail trade (5), Construction (4), Other services (except public administration) (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36579?
In ZIP code 36579, 67.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.6% 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 36579?
In ZIP code 36579, approximately 95.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36579?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36579 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Stockton, AL

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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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