Zip code 36555: Magnolia Springs, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36555?

36555 is assigned to Magnolia Springs, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36555 in?

36555 is in Baldwin County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 36555?

About 1,099 people live in 36555, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36555?

The median household income in 36555 is $86,705.

Q: What zip codes are near 36555?

The closest zip codes to 36555 are 36535, 36536, 36511, 36580, 36532.

Residential delivery areaBaldwin CountyCentral Time

Population

1,099

Median household income

$87K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$435K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,156/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

51.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

1 sq mi

1,090 people/sq mi

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

About 36555

36555 is a suburban zip code in Magnolia Springs, Alabama (Baldwin County), covering 1 sq mi of land. About 1,099 people live here, or 1,090 per square mile. The median resident is 51.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $86,705 a year, close to the national median of $80,734. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $435,200, or 5.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes about as affordable as the national average for local earners. 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,156 a month.

56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 30.5 minutes each way, and 25% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; healthcare; and cleaning and personal care.

How 36555 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Healthcare workers16%
97th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%45th of 612 in AL
Median age51.3
96th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.373rd of 616 in AL
Housing vacancy24.4%
96th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%131st of 606 in AL
Homeownership rate86.9%
92nd
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%138th of 605 in AL
Work from home25.2%
88th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%6th of 612 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher56%
85th
StrengthU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%22nd of 612 in AL
Residents 65 and older21.5%
81st
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%193rd of 616 in AL
Average commute30.5 min
76th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min187th of 587 in AL
Per capita income$48,490
69th
U.S. $44,673 · AL $36,08741st of 614 in AL
Government workers16.4%
68th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%257th of 612 in AL
Median home value$435,200
67th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,9009th of 565 in AL
Self-employed workers10.6%
65th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%201st of 612 in AL
Broadband access93.8%
64th
U.S. 91% · AL 87.5%76th of 605 in AL
Rent-burdened renters54.1%
63rd
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%180th of 568 in AL
Median household income$86,705
58th
U.S. $80,734 · AL $63,99967th of 582 in AL
Median earnings per worker$50,536
57th
U.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396111th of 605 in AL
Poverty rate11.6%
54th
U.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%406th of 607 in AL
Population density1,090/sq mi
45th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi71st of 616 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.429
44th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479355th of 603 in AL
Median gross rent$1,156
33rd
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,00776th of 503 in AL
Residents under 1819.2%
26th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%415th of 616 in AL
Veterans3.6%
21st
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%524th of 615 in AL
Diversity index25.1
18th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8416th of 616 in AL
Uninsured rate3.5%
17th
StrengthU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%547th of 614 in AL
Unemployment rate2.4%
9th
StrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%433rd of 612 in AL
Foreign-born residents1.2%
7th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%324th of 616 in AL
Tech workers0.6%
7th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%348th of 612 in AL
Population1,099
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768502nd of 616 in AL

Measure	36555	Baldwin	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Healthcare workers	16%	9.5%	9.9%	9.7%	97th	45th of 612
Median age	51.3	43.9	39.3	38.9	96th	73rd of 616
Housing vacancy	24.4%	25.5%	14.5%	10.1%	96th	131st of 606
Homeownership rateStrength	86.9%	77.6%	70.2%	65.2%	92nd	138th of 605
Work from home	25.2%	11.6%	8.8%	15.1%	88th	6th of 612
Bachelor's degree or higherStrength	56%	33.7%	28.4%	35.7%	85th	22nd of 612
Residents 65 and older	21.5%	21.7%	17.8%	17.2%	81st	193rd of 616
Average commute	30.5 min	27 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	76th	187th of 587
Per capita income	$48,490	$42,357	$36,087	$44,673	69th	41st of 614
Government workers	16.4%	13.5%	16.6%	14.5%	68th	257th of 612
Median home value	$435,200	$316,900	$209,900	$332,700	67th	9th of 565
Self-employed workers	10.6%	14.1%	9.1%	10%	65th	201st of 612
Broadband access	93.8%	90.6%	87.5%	91%	64th	76th of 605
Rent-burdened renters	54.1%	47.2%	48.8%	51.1%	63rd	180th of 568
Median household income	$86,705	$78,775	$63,999	$80,734	58th	67th of 582
Median earnings per worker	$50,536	$47,328	$43,396	$49,666	57th	111th of 605
Poverty rate	11.6%	10.1%	15.6%	12.5%	54th	406th of 607
Population density	1,090/sq mi	155/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	45th	71st of 616
Income inequality (Gini)	0.429	0.456	0.479	0.483	44th	355th of 603
Median gross rent	$1,156	$1,277	$1,007	$1,413	33rd	76th of 503
Residents under 18	19.2%	21.1%	22.2%	22%	26th	415th of 616
Veterans	3.6%	10.1%	7.7%	6.2%	21st	524th of 615
Diversity index	25.1	33.7	52.8	61.4	18th	416th of 616
Uninsured rateStrength	3.5%	8.3%	9.2%	8.4%	17th	547th of 614
Unemployment rateStrength	2.4%	3%	4.7%	5.2%	9th	433rd of 612
Foreign-born residents	1.2%	4.1%	4%	14.1%	7th	324th of 616
Tech workers	0.6%	1.6%	2.7%	3.8%	7th	348th of 612
Population	1,099	246,989	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	502nd of 616

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

17%

5–17

18–24

25–34

35–44

21%

45–54

20%

55–64

15%

65–74

75+

Median age

51.3

Under 18

19.2%

65 and over

21.5%

Race and ethnicity

White86%
Black0%
Hispanic6%
Asian0.5%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial7%

Diversity index

25.1

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.2%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

47.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 467
Average household size: 2.4
Family households: 70.9%
Married couples: 67%
Living alone: 22.5%
Veterans (of adults): 3.6%
Male / female: 43% / 57%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

15%

$25–50k

11%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

17%

$100–150k

17%

$150–200k

12%

$200k+

14%

Median household income

36555

$86,705

Baldwin Co.

$78,775

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$48,490

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

11.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

25.3%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.429

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36555

$435,200

Baldwin Co.

$316,900

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36555

$1,156

Baldwin Co.

$1,277

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

95%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 618
Owner-occupied: 86.9%
Vacant: 24.4%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.1%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 27.9%
Home value to income: 5.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

64%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

25%

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

36%

20–29

13%

30–44

26%

45–59

60+

13%

Average commute

30.5 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

2.4%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

59.2%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

17%

Healthcare

16%

Cleaning and personal care

Police and fire

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Business and finance

Transportation and moving

Farming, fishing and forestry

Education

Engineering and science

Food service

Sales

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Production

Computer and math

0.6%

Industries

Professional and technical services

17%

Restaurants and hotels

10%

Admin, support and management

Health care and social assistance

Other services

Education

Retail

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Arts and recreation

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Information

Wholesale

Median earnings per worker

$50,536

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

10.6%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.4%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

9.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36555	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$63,214	$74,888
Service	$51,071	$26,804
Sales and office	$16,250	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$50,400	$49,199
Production and transportation	$12,313	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

10%

Some college

21%

Associate's

Bachelor's

33%

Graduate

23%

High school graduate or higher: 95.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 56%
Graduate or professional degree: 22.7%
Households with broadband: 93.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 76%
No internet access: 5.6%
Without health insurance: 3.5%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Magnolia Springs
State: Alabama
County: Baldwin County
Center point: 30.3997° N, 87.7730° W
Land area: 1 sq mi
Water area: 0.1 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Magnolia Springs78% of zip

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

Zip codes near 36555

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36535	Foley, AL	2.9 mi	40,628	$66,714	$282,700
36536	Foley, AL · PO box	4.3 mi	—	—	—
36511	Bon Secour, AL	6.8 mi	769	$87,607	—
36580	Summerdale, AL	6.9 mi	6,638	$62,802	$262,100
36532	Fairhope, AL	7.7 mi	38,108	$89,694	$432,600
36533	Fairhope, AL · PO box	7.8 mi	—	—	—
36576	Silverhill, AL	8.5 mi	4,492	$81,048	$248,300
36542	Gulf Shores, AL	9.1 mi	18,906	$79,639	$383,500
36564	Point Clear, AL	9.7 mi	0	—	—
36547	Gulf Shores, AL	12 mi	0	—	—
36530	Elberta, AL	13 mi	7,409	$63,393	$280,100
36559	Montrose, AL	14 mi	221	—	—

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Questions about 36555

What city is zip code 36555?

36555 is assigned to Magnolia Springs, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36555 in?

36555 is in Baldwin County, Alabama.

What is the population of 36555?

About 1,099 people live in 36555, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36555 in?

36555 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36555?

The median household income in 36555 is $86,705.

What zip codes are near 36555?

The closest zip codes to 36555 are 36535, 36536, 36511, 36580, 36532.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36555, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.