36559 ZIP Code — Montrose, AL

Baldwin County, Alabama

ZIP code 36559 is located in Montrose, Alabama, within Baldwin County. It covers approximately 0.39 square miles and serves a population of 375 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36559

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $631,300.

The gap between median ($72,783) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 87% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry.

Educational attainment is high — 79% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 18% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36559 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

375

population

0.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36559 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36559

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36559. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montrose	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	375
Population density	962 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	0.39 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	30.5667
Longitude	-87.9038
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.7%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	16.3%	6.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

375

Population

962

People per sq mi

76.2

Median age

$72,783

Median household income

$76,780

Per capita income

$631,300

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

201

Housing units

78.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

120

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	19	5.1%
18 and over	356	94.9%
65 and over	222	59.2%
Median age	76.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	375	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.7%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	0.0%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	16.3%	6.6%	4.4%

$25k–$35k 35.9%

$50k–$75k 50.8%

$200k+ 13.3%

Range	% of households
$25k–$35k	35.9%
$50k–$75k	50.8%
$200k+	13.3%
Median income	$72,783

Housing

Home values

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$500k–$1M 77.3%

$1M+ 13.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$631,300
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	36.3%
Single-family detached	100.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.93

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	8.5%
2000–2009	36.3%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	49.3%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	6.0%
3 bedrooms	85.6%
4 bedrooms	8.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	45.3%
3 or more	54.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	45.3%
Electricity	54.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	128	100.0%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	17	13.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	111	86.7%
Average household size	2.93

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	12.9%	44.7%
Married	87.1%	55.3%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.0%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 8.1%

Associate's degree 12.9%

Bachelor's degree 19.1%

Graduate / professional 59.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	78.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	19	100.0%
College / grad school	0	0.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Other services 85.7%

Retail trade 14.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	100.0%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	0.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	100.0%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	86.7%
Retirement income	41.4%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.5%
High blood pressure	46.4%
High cholesterol	44.3%
Diabetes	15.0%
Heart disease	10.1%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	40.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	9.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.3%
Binge drinking	12.5%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.5%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	18.3%
Poor mental health	13.0%
Poor physical health	12.6%
No health insurance	10.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.3%
Visited dentist	68.3%
Cholesterol screening	95.2%
Teeth loss	10.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	65	18.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	0.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	100.0%
Public insurance	59.2%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	375	100.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	375	100.0%
Born in same state	375	100.0%
Born in different state	31	8.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	92	24.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.1%
Internet access	100.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36559

What city is ZIP code 36559 in?

ZIP code 36559 is primarily assigned to Montrose, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36559 in?

ZIP code 36559 falls within Baldwin County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36559 have a large retiree population?

87% of households in ZIP code 36559 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36559 have an older population?

59% of residents in ZIP code 36559 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36559?

79% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 36559 have a large veteran population?

18% of civilians in ZIP code 36559 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 36559 in?

ZIP code 36559 observes the CST timezone.