ZIP Code 36580
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Summerdale · Baldwin County · Alabama
- Population
- 5,420
- Median income
- $62,802
- Median home value
- $262,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 20.5%
- Land area
- 139.3 sq mi
39/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
▼ 6% vs US
higher than 60% of US ZIPs
Median age 36
Chicago
ZIP code 36580 in Summerdale, Alabama has a population of 5,420. The median household income is $62,802, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $262,100, 6% below the US average. 20.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36580 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 139.3 square miles in Summerdale, Baldwin County, Alabama. The area is home to 5,420 residents, producing a population density of 39 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 36580 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36580 sits at $62,802 (3% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $30,212. The poverty rate stands at 22.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $262,100 (48% above the state average) with median rent at $1,058 per month, and 81.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36580 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 30 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baldwin County, so you can benchmark 36580 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 36580
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36580.
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
13 establishments
- Wholesale trade 11
Wholesale trade
11 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 36580, Summerdale, 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
5,420
Population
139.3
Area (sq mi)
39
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36580?
36.0
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
Female
7.0%
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?
$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
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?
2,897
Total Housing Units
2,419
Occupied Units
478
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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