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Summerdale, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36580

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

5,420
39/sq mi
$62,802
Median income
$262,100
Median home value
20.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Summerdale pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

34th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 40%
home value, US ZIPs
39
people per sq mi
81%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36580 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36580 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Summerdale, Baldwin County, Alabama, home to 5,420 residents across 139.3 square miles, a density of 39 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36580 reports a modest median household income of $62,802 (3% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,212. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.9%. Median home value sits at $262,100 (48% above the state average), median rent at $1,058 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 30 minutes. Beyond these figures, 5 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Baldwin County, letting you compare 36580 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 36580

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Summerdale, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36580.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36580, Summerdale, 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

5,420

Population

139.3

Area (sq mi)

39

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36580?

36.0

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 70.0%
African American 3.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 23.0%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%

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?

$62,802

Median Household Income

+3% vs state

$30,212

Per Capita Income

22.5%

Poverty Rate

6.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36580 ranks nationally

Summerdale, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,802 34th percentile higher than 34% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.5%

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

What does housing look like?

2,897

Total Housing Units

2,419

Occupied Units

478

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.2%
Renter 18.8%

$262,100

Median Home Value

+48% vs state

$1,058

Median Rent

1999

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

-9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

226

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+126%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36580 have decreased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.6% 167
2021 +11.6% 187
2022 +21.4% 226
2023 +9.5% 248
2024 -9.0% 226

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 147 business establishments in ZIP 36580, employing approximately 1,601 people with a combined annual payroll of $76,253,000.

147

Businesses

1,601

Employees

$76.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 41 27.9%
Retail trade 20 13.6%
Other services (except public administration) 14 9.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 8.8%
Wholesale trade 11 7.5%
Manufacturing 8 5.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 5.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 4.8%
Accommodation and food services 7 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 5 3.4%
Health care and social assistance 4 2.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.0%

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 36580 vs 36576 →

ZIP 36580 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 36580 ranks #4 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 36580 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 36580 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
36576 Silverhill, AL 4,143 5.0 mi
36535 Foley, AL 26,767 6.8 mi
36555 Magnolia Springs, AL 654 7.1 mi
36530 Elberta, AL 6,873 10.0 mi
36567 Robertsdale, AL 12,672 12.4 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 Summerdale, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36580 in? ▼
ZIP code 36580 (Summerdale) 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 36580? ▼
ZIP code 36580 in Summerdale, AL has a population of 5,420 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36580? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36580 is $62,802, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36580? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36580 is $262,100, which is 6% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36580? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36580 is White at 70.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 21.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36580? ▼
ZIP code 36580 has 147 business establishments employing approximately 1,601 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36580? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36580 are: Construction (41), Retail trade (20), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36580? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36580 decreased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 36580? ▼
In ZIP code 36580, 48.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.5% 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 36580? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36580 is 29.8 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 36580? ▼
In ZIP code 36580, approximately 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36580? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36580 is 22.5% 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.