36511 ZIP Code — Bon Secour, AL

Baldwin County, Alabama

ZIP code 36511 is located in Bon Secour, Alabama, within Baldwin County. It covers approximately 4.49 square miles and serves a population of 620 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36511

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $85,588. 54% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36511 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

620

population

4.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36511 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36511

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36511. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Bon Secour	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36542 Gulf Shores (4 mi) 36535 Foley (5.2 mi) 36555 Magnolia Springs (6.3 mi) 36561 Orange Beach (10.8 mi) 36580 Summerdale (11.5 mi) 36530 Elberta (13.7 mi) 36532 Fairhope (13.9 mi) 36576 Silverhill (14.4 mi) 36549 Lillian (18.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	620
Population density	138 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	4.49 sq mi
Water area	0.54 sq mi
Latitude	30.3123
Longitude	-87.7426
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

620

Population

138

People per sq mi

53.5

Median age

$85,588

Median household income

$52,132

Per capita income

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

519

Housing units

20.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

104

25–34

45–54

55–59

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	141	22.7%
18 and over	479	77.3%
65 and over	173	27.9%
Median age	53.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	620	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.4%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	42.7%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.9%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.6%	4.4%

$15k–$25k 22.2%

$50k–$75k 26.6%

$75k–$100k 23.1%

$200k+ 28.1%

Range	% of households
$15k–$25k	22.2%
$50k–$75k	26.6%
$75k–$100k	23.1%
$200k+	28.1%
Median income	$85,588

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 48.8%

$200k–$300k 5.3%

$300k–$500k 45.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	38.3%
Single-family detached	55.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	44.5%
Median rooms	4.7
Avg household size (owned)	1.94

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	11.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	16.4%
1990–1999	30.3%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	17.3%
1960–1969	14.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	3.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	17.3%
2 bedrooms	16.6%
3 bedrooms	66.1%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	27.5%
2 vehicles	54.7%
3 or more	17.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.3%
Electricity	94.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	147	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	17	5.3%
Female householder, no spouse	156	48.8%
Households with children under 18	57	17.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	173	54.1%
Average household size	1.94

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	89.6%	50.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	49.5%
Divorced	10.4%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 14.8%

Some HS, no diploma 17.7%

HS graduate 47.4%

Some college, no degree 0.0%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 20.0%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	67.4%
Bachelor's or higher	20.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

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

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 42.9%

Education & healthcare 39.0%

Construction 14.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 4.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	45.6%
Service	19.6%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	14.0%
Production & transportation	20.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	72.3%
Government	27.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	84.6%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	15.4%
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	54.1%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.7%
High blood pressure	34.9%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.0%
Arthritis	28.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.9%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.7%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	16.8%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	10.8%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	63.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	13.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	90	18.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	0.0%
65 and over	50.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	86.3%
Public insurance	27.9%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	479	77.3%
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)	620	100.0%
Born in same state	620	100.0%
Born in different state	408	65.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	257	41.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	17	2.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	51.6%
Internet access	77.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36511

What city is ZIP code 36511 in?

ZIP code 36511 is primarily assigned to Bon Secour, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36511 in?

ZIP code 36511 falls within Baldwin County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36511 have a large retiree population?

54% of households in ZIP code 36511 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36511 have an older population?

28% of residents in ZIP code 36511 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 36511 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 36511 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 36511?

ZIP code 36511 has an estimated population of 620 residents, with a density of 138 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36511 in?

ZIP code 36511 observes the CST timezone.