36550
Zip code 36550: Little River, Alabama
Population
592
Median household income
—
U.S. $81K
Median home value
—
U.S. $333K
Median rent
—
U.S. $1,413
Median age
17
U.S. 38.9
Land area
37 sq mi
16 people/sq mi
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 36550
36550 is a rural zip code in Little River, Alabama (Baldwin County), covering 37 sq mi of land. About 592 people live here, or 16 per square mile. The median resident is 17 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
44.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 54% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.
0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; construction and repair; and cleaning and personal care.
How 36550 compares
Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile
- Poverty rate44.9%99thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%15th of 607 in AL
- Residents under 1850.3%99thU.S. 22% · AL 22.2%4th of 616 in AL
- 98thWeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%50th of 568 in AL
- 97thU.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%96th of 606 in AL
- 93rdWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%85th of 612 in AL
- Government workers17.3%73rdU.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%222nd of 612 in AL
- Diversity index53.859thU.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8104th of 616 in AL
- 59thU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479283rd of 603 in AL
- Uninsured rate6.3%45thU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%447th of 614 in AL
- Homeownership rate54.4%23rdU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%549th of 605 in AL
- Median earnings per worker$36,15411thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396423rd of 605 in AL
- Per capita income$20,5493rdWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087558th of 614 in AL
- 3rdU.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%590th of 616 in AL
- Population density16/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi517th of 616 in AL
- Population5921stU.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768555th of 616 in AL
- 1stU.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3614th of 616 in AL
- 1stWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%598th of 612 in AL
- 1stU.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%531st of 612 in AL
- Broadband access52.8%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%595th of 605 in AL
- Veterans0%1stU.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%593rd of 615 in AL
- 1stU.S. 14.1% · AL 4%495th of 616 in AL
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%434th of 612 in AL
- 1stU.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%572nd of 612 in AL
- 1stU.S. 10% · AL 9.1%580th of 612 in AL
| Measure | 36550 | Baldwin | AL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 44.9% | 10.1% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 15th of 607 | |
| Residents under 18 | 50.3% | 21.1% | 22.2% | 22% | 4th of 616 | |
| Rent-burdened rentersWeakness | 70.8% | 47.2% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 50th of 568 | |
| Housing vacancy | 27% | 25.5% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 96th of 606 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 9.6% | 3% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 85th of 612 | |
| Government workers | 17.3% | 13.5% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 222nd of 612 | |
| Diversity index | 53.8 | 33.7 | 52.8 | 61.4 | 104th of 616 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.446 | 0.456 | 0.479 | 0.483 | 283rd of 603 | |
| Uninsured rate | 6.3% | 8.3% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 447th of 614 | |
| Homeownership rate | 54.4% | 77.6% | 70.2% | 65.2% | 549th of 605 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $36,154 | $47,328 | $43,396 | $49,666 | 423rd of 605 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $20,549 | $42,357 | $36,087 | $44,673 | 558th of 614 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 7.9% | 21.7% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 590th of 616 | |
| Population density | 16/sq mi | 155/sq mi | 100/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 517th of 616 | |
| Population | 592 | 246,989 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 | 555th of 616 | |
| Median age | 17 | 43.9 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 614th of 616 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 0% | 33.7% | 28.4% | 35.7% | 598th of 612 | |
| Work from home | 0% | 11.6% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 531st of 612 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 52.8% | 90.6% | 87.5% | 91% | 595th of 605 | |
| Veterans | 0% | 10.1% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 593rd of 615 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0% | 4.1% | 4% | 14.1% | 495th of 616 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 434th of 612 | |
| Healthcare workers | 0% | 9.5% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 572nd of 612 | |
| Self-employed workers | 0% | 14.1% | 9.1% | 10% | 580th 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
0%Under 5
50%5–17
0%18–24
25%25–34
4%35–44
2%45–54
10%55–64
6%65–74
2%75+
Median age
17
Under 18
50.3%
65 and over
7.9%
Race and ethnicity
- White53%
- Black43%
- Hispanic0%
- Asian0%
- Native American5%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial0%
Diversity index
53.8
U.S. 61.4
Foreign-born
0%
U.S. 14.1%
Born in state
65.7%
Language spoken at home (households)
English only
100%
Spanish
0%
Other Indo-European
0%
Asian / Pacific
0%
Other
0%
Households
- Households
- 195
- Average household size
- 3
- Family households
- 77.4%
- Married couples
- 45.1%
- Living alone
- 22.6%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 0%
- Male / female
- 65% / 35%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
<$25k
13%
$25–50k
48%
$50–75k
0%
$75–100k
13%
$100–150k
17%
$150–200k
0%
$200k+
9%
Median household income
36550
—
Baldwin Co.
$78,775
Alabama
$63,999
United States
$80,734
Per capita income
$20,549
U.S. $44,673
Poverty rate
44.9%
U.S. 12.5%
Households earning $150K+
8.7%
U.S. 23%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
U.S. 0.483
Housing
Median home value
36550
—
Baldwin Co.
$316,900
Alabama
$209,900
United States
$332,700
Median gross rent
36550
—
Baldwin Co.
$1,277
Alabama
$1,007
United States
$1,413
Types of housing
Single-family
48%
2–4 units
0%
5–19 units
0%
20+ units
0%
Mobile home
52%
Boat, RV, van
0%
- Housing units
- 267
- Owner-occupied
- 54.4%
- Vacant
- 27%
- Median year built
- 1992
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 70.8%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 0%
- Home value to income
- —
Work and commute
How people get to work
Drove alone
88%
Carpooled
12%
Transit
0%
Walked
0%
Bicycle
0%
Worked from home
0%
Other
0%
Commute time (one way)
<10 min
0%
10–19
0%
20–29
0%
30–44
12%
45–59
67%
60+
21%
Average commute
—
U.S. 26.4 min
Unemployment
9.6%
U.S. 5.2%
In labor force
49.7%
U.S. 63.5%
Jobs and careers
What employed residents do, wherever they work
Occupations
Production
42%
Construction and repair
21%
Cleaning and personal care
17%
Management
12%
Education
7%
Business and finance
0%
Computer and math
0%
Engineering and science
0%
Legal and social services
0%
Arts, media and sports
0%
Healthcare
0%
Police and fire
0%
Food service
0%
Sales
0%
Office and admin
0%
Farming, fishing and forestry
0%
Transportation and moving
0%
Industries
Manufacturing
42%
Construction
33%
Arts and recreation
25%
Health care and social assistance
0%
Education
0%
Retail
0%
Professional and technical services
0%
Restaurants and hotels
0%
Finance, insurance and real estate
0%
Transportation, warehousing and utilities
0%
Public administration
0%
Admin, support and management
0%
Other services
0%
Wholesale
0%
Information
0%
Agriculture and mining
0%
Median earnings per worker
$36,154
U.S. $49,666
Self-employed
0%
U.S. 10%
Government workers
17.3%
U.S. 14.5%
Nonprofit workers
0%
U.S. 8.8%
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 36550 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | — | $74,888 |
| Service | — | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | — | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | — | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | — | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
No diploma
1%
High school
86%
Some college
6%
Associate's
7%
Bachelor's
0%
Graduate
0%
- High school graduate or higher
- 99%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 0%
- Households with broadband
- 52.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 2.1%
- No internet access
- 47.2%
- Without health insurance
- 6.3%
- Limited-English households
- 0%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Little River
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Baldwin County
- Center point
- 31.2494° N, 87.7304° W
- Land area
- 37 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Zip codes near 36550
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36480 | Uriah, AL | 8.4 mi | $49,342 |
| 36579 | Stockton, AL | 10 mi | $74,375 |
| 36540 | Gainestown, AL | 14 mi | $29,609 |
| 36556 | Malcolm, AL | 14 mi | — |
| 36562 | Perdido, AL | 15 mi | $38,094 |
| 36502 | Atmore, AL | 16 mi | $44,360 |
| 36543 | Huxford, AL | 16 mi | — |
| 36513 | Calvert, AL | 17 mi | — |
| 36503 | Atmore, AL | 17 mi | — |
| 36581 | Sunflower, AL | 19 mi | — |
| 36545 | Jackson, AL | 19 mi | $46,553 |
| 36449 | Goodway, AL · PO box | 19 mi | — |
Questions about 36550
What city is zip code 36550?
36550 is assigned to Little River, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 36550 in?
36550 is in Baldwin County, Alabama.
What is the population of 36550?
About 592 people live in 36550, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 36550 in?
36550 is in Central Time.
What zip codes are near 36550?
The closest zip codes to 36550 are 36480, 36579, 36540, 36556, 36562.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36550, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.