Zip code 36535: Foley, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36535?

36535 is assigned to Foley, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36535 in?

36535 is in Baldwin County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 36535?

About 40,628 people live in 36535, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36535?

The median household income in 36535 is $66,714.

Q: What zip codes are near 36535?

The closest zip codes to 36535 are 36555, 36536, 36511, 36580, 36542.

Residential delivery areaBaldwin CountyCentral Time

Population

40,628

Median household income

$67K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$283K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,235/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

48.4

U.S. 38.9

Land area

93 sq mi

439 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 36535

36535 is a small-town zip code in Foley, Alabama (Baldwin County), covering 93 sq mi of land. About 40,628 people live here, or 439 per square mile. The median resident is 48.4 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $66,714 a year, 17% below the national median of $80,734. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $282,700, or 4.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,235 a month.

25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 26.3 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and construction and repair. 15% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 36535 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Residents 65 and older26.9%
94th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%71st of 616 in AL
Median age48.4
93rd
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3111th of 616 in AL
Veterans11.1%
93rd
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%80th of 615 in AL
Self-employed workers15%
90th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%73rd of 612 in AL
Rent-burdened renters61.1%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%99th of 568 in AL
Uninsured rate13.1%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%109th of 614 in AL
Housing vacancy11%
75th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%426th of 606 in AL
Homeownership rate77.4%
72nd
U.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%313th of 605 in AL
Population40,628
68th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,76810th of 616 in AL
Poverty rate13.3%
62nd
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%358th of 607 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.446
59th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479281st of 603 in AL
Average commute26.3 min
52nd
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min340th of 587 in AL
Per capita income$38,076
44th
U.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087129th of 614 in AL
Broadband access91.4%
44th
U.S. 91% · AL 87.5%129th of 605 in AL
Median earnings per worker$45,138
41st
U.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396189th of 605 in AL
Median home value$282,700
40th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,90059th of 565 in AL
Median gross rent$1,235
39th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,00759th of 503 in AL
Unemployment rate4.3%
39th
U.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%296th of 612 in AL
Foreign-born residents6.2%
35th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%63rd of 616 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher25.1%
34th
U.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%156th of 612 in AL
Diversity index38.2
33rd
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8299th of 616 in AL
Population density439/sq mi
31st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi127th of 616 in AL
Median household income$66,714
31st
U.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999191st of 582 in AL
Work from home8.7%
26th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%164th of 612 in AL
Tech workers1.4%
20th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%249th of 612 in AL
Government workers9.4%
14th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%524th of 612 in AL
Residents under 1816.5%
12th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%491st of 616 in AL
Healthcare workers6.1%
9th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%456th of 612 in AL

Measure	36535	Baldwin	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Residents 65 and older	26.9%	21.7%	17.8%	17.2%	94th	71st of 616
Median age	48.4	43.9	39.3	38.9	93rd	111th of 616
Veterans	11.1%	10.1%	7.7%	6.2%	93rd	80th of 615
Self-employed workers	15%	14.1%	9.1%	10%	90th	73rd of 612
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	61.1%	47.2%	48.8%	51.1%	85th	99th of 568
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.1%	8.3%	9.2%	8.4%	84th	109th of 614
Housing vacancy	11%	25.5%	14.5%	10.1%	75th	426th of 606
Homeownership rate	77.4%	77.6%	70.2%	65.2%	72nd	313th of 605
Population	40,628	246,989	5,086,768	334,922,499	68th	10th of 616
Poverty rate	13.3%	10.1%	15.6%	12.5%	62nd	358th of 607
Income inequality (Gini)	0.446	0.456	0.479	0.483	59th	281st of 603
Average commute	26.3 min	27 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	52nd	340th of 587
Per capita income	$38,076	$42,357	$36,087	$44,673	44th	129th of 614
Broadband access	91.4%	90.6%	87.5%	91%	44th	129th of 605
Median earnings per worker	$45,138	$47,328	$43,396	$49,666	41st	189th of 605
Median home value	$282,700	$316,900	$209,900	$332,700	40th	59th of 565
Median gross rent	$1,235	$1,277	$1,007	$1,413	39th	59th of 503
Unemployment rate	4.3%	3%	4.7%	5.2%	39th	296th of 612
Foreign-born residents	6.2%	4.1%	4%	14.1%	35th	63rd of 616
Bachelor's degree or higher	25.1%	33.7%	28.4%	35.7%	34th	156th of 612
Diversity index	38.2	33.7	52.8	61.4	33rd	299th of 616
Population density	439/sq mi	155/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	31st	127th of 616
Median household income	$66,714	$78,775	$63,999	$80,734	31st	191st of 582
Work from home	8.7%	11.6%	8.8%	15.1%	26th	164th of 612
Tech workers	1.4%	1.6%	2.7%	3.8%	20th	249th of 612
Government workers	9.4%	13.5%	16.6%	14.5%	14th	524th of 612
Residents under 18	16.5%	21.1%	22.2%	22%	12th	491st of 616
Healthcare workers	6.1%	9.5%	9.9%	9.7%	9th	456th of 612

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

11%

25–34

11%

35–44

11%

45–54

16%

55–64

16%

65–74

11%

75+

Median age

48.4

Under 18

16.5%

65 and over

26.9%

Race and ethnicity

White78%
Black5%
Hispanic9%
Asian2%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other2%
Multiracial4%

Diversity index

38.2

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

6.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

41.8%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

90%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

0.7%

Other

0.1%

Households

Households: 17,877
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 64.1%
Married couples: 55.3%
Living alone: 32.6%
Veterans (of adults): 11.1%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

20%

$25–50k

15%

$50–75k

20%

$75–100k

16%

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36535

$66,714

Baldwin Co.

$78,775

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$38,076

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

13.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

14.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.446

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36535

$282,700

Baldwin Co.

$316,900

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36535

$1,235

Baldwin Co.

$1,277

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

75%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

11%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 20,090
Owner-occupied: 77.4%
Vacant: 11%
Median year built: 2002
Median rooms: 5.8
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 61.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 22.5%
Home value to income: 4.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

76%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

0.2%

Walked

Bicycle

0.2%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

11%

10–19

33%

20–29

20%

30–44

20%

45–59

60+

Average commute

26.3 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

4.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

56.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

14%

Office and admin

14%

Construction and repair

12%

Management

10%

Transportation and moving

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Healthcare

Education

Production

Business and finance

Police and fire

Legal and social services

Computer and math

Arts, media and sports

Engineering and science

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.3%

Industries

Retail

15%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Admin, support and management

10%

Finance, insurance and real estate

Health care and social assistance

Education

Manufacturing

Construction

Other services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Professional and technical services

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Information

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$45,138

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

15%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

9.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

6.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36535	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$62,471	$74,888
Service	$25,186	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,207	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$42,115	$49,199
Production and transportation	$52,221	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

11%

High school

34%

Some college

21%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 89.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.1%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.4%
Households with broadband: 91.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 69.1%
No internet access: 7.2%
Without health insurance: 13.1%
Limited-English households: 2.2%

Geography

City (USPS): Foley
State: Alabama
County: Baldwin County
Center point: 30.3812° N, 87.7297° W
Land area: 93 sq mi
Water area: 4.6 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Foley28% of zip
Bon Secour (unincorporated)2% of zip
Summerdale1% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 36535

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36555	Magnolia Springs, AL	2.9 mi	1,099	$86,705	$435,200
36536	Foley, AL · PO box	3.2 mi	—	—	—
36511	Bon Secour, AL	5.3 mi	769	$87,607	—
36580	Summerdale, AL	6.9 mi	6,638	$62,802	$262,100
36542	Gulf Shores, AL	7.8 mi	18,906	$79,639	$383,500
36547	Gulf Shores, AL	10 mi	0	—	—
36576	Silverhill, AL	10 mi	4,492	$81,048	$248,300
36532	Fairhope, AL	10 mi	38,108	$89,694	$432,600
36530	Elberta, AL	11 mi	7,409	$63,393	$280,100
36533	Fairhope, AL · PO box	11 mi	—	—	—
36561	Orange Beach, AL	11 mi	9,528	$98,295	$574,500
36564	Point Clear, AL	13 mi	0	—	—

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Questions about 36535

What city is zip code 36535?

36535 is assigned to Foley, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36535 in?

36535 is in Baldwin County, Alabama.

What is the population of 36535?

About 40,628 people live in 36535, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36535 in?

36535 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36535?

The median household income in 36535 is $66,714.

What zip codes are near 36535?

The closest zip codes to 36535 are 36555, 36536, 36511, 36580, 36542.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36535, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.