36530 ZIP Code — Elberta, AL

Baldwin County, Alabama

ZIP code 36530 is located in Elberta, Alabama, within Baldwin County. It covers approximately 95.61 square miles and serves a population of 6,272 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36530

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $236,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,766. 48% 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. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 22% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 15% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36530 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,272

population

95.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36530 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36530

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36530. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Elberta	Acceptable
Elberta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36549 Lillian (5.5 mi) 36561 Orange Beach (8.8 mi) 36574 Seminole (9.4 mi) 36580 Summerdale (10.3 mi) 36535 Foley (10.5 mi) 32507 Pensacola (10.6 mi) 32506 Pensacola (11.5 mi) 32526 Pensacola (12.6 mi) 32509 Pensacola (13 mi) 32512 Pensacola (13.5 mi) 36511 Bon Secour (13.7 mi) 36555 Magnolia Springs (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,272
Population density	66 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	95.61 sq mi
Water area	6.78 sq mi
Latitude	30.4074
Longitude	-87.5419
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	53.0%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.4%	6.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,272

Population

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$54,766

Median household income

$36,562

Per capita income

$236,700

Median home value

$939

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

12.2%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

3,348

Housing units

21.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

116

5–9

169

10–14

142

158

15–19

132

221

20–24

185

264

25–34

221

400

35–44

336

497

45–54

418

289

55–59

242

382

60–64

320

561

65–74

471

197

75–84

166

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	880	14.0%
18 and over	5,392	86.0%
65 and over	1,501	23.9%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Two or more races 5.8%

Hispanic or Latino 3.4%

Black or African American 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	5,829	89.8%
Two or more races	377	5.8%
Hispanic or Latino	219	3.4%
Black or African American	35	0.5%
Asian	19	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.0%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	29.6%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.0%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	5.4%	6.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.5%

$10k–$15k 8.7%

$15k–$25k 5.3%

$25k–$35k 9.6%

$35k–$50k 15.4%

$50k–$75k 24.0%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 13.6%

$150k–$200k 4.7%

$200k+ 6.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.5%
$10k–$15k	8.7%
$15k–$25k	5.3%
$25k–$35k	9.6%
$35k–$50k	15.4%
$50k–$75k	24.0%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	13.6%
$150k–$200k	4.7%
$200k+	6.9%
Median income	$54,766

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.5%

$50k–$100k 8.8%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 20.4%

$500k–$1M 11.2%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$236,700
Median rent / month	$939
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	26.7%
Single-family detached	68.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	25.1%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.16

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.5%
2010–2019	17.5%
2000–2009	22.2%
1990–1999	20.8%
1980–1989	15.1%
1970–1979	11.7%
1960–1969	4.7%
1950–1959	3.7%
1940–1949	0.5%
1939 or earlier	3.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.5%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	23.8%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	13.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.1%
1 vehicle	29.0%
2 vehicles	39.4%
3 or more	27.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	4.9%
Electricity	92.3%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,327	45.7%
Cohabiting couple	240	8.3%
Male householder, no spouse	612	21.1%
Female householder, no spouse	724	24.9%
Households with children under 18	445	15.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,159	39.9%
Average household size	2.16

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.0%	18.4%
Married	46.3%	51.4%
Separated	0.6%	2.7%
Widowed	5.8%	10.7%
Divorced	10.3%	16.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.4%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 33.1%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 9.1%

Bachelor's degree 15.4%

Graduate / professional 6.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.7%
Bachelor's or higher	21.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	66	7.1%
Kindergarten	22	2.4%
Elementary school	490	52.6%
High school	198	21.3%
College / grad school	155	16.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 22.0%

Education & healthcare 12.7%

Construction 10.7%

Professional & management 9.8%

Other services 9.8%

Finance & real estate 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Public administration 5.4%

Manufacturing 5.0%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.9%
Service	14.9%
Sales & office	23.8%
Natural resources & construction	11.1%
Production & transportation	18.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.2%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	7.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	5.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.6%
Work from home	7.0%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.2

Poverty

All people 12.2%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 12.8%

Married-couple families 1.2%

Female-led households 30.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	47.5%
Retirement income	26.2%
Supplemental Security	3.5%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.9%
High blood pressure	39.8%
High cholesterol	39.1%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	34.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.6%
Cancer	7.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.7%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.6%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	18.9%
Poor mental health	16.1%
Poor physical health	12.5%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.7%
Visited dentist	62.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	14.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	789	14.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.7%
Under 18	10.2%
18–64 years	17.6%
65 and over	26.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.6%
Public insurance	40.2%
No insurance	15.6%
Uninsured under 19	8.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,090	97.1%
Spanish	139	2.3%
Other Indo-European	128	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	9	0.1%
Other languages	2	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,061	96.6%
Born in same state	5,984	95.4%
Born in different state	2,834	45.2%
Foreign born	77	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	211	3.4%
Not a US citizen	69	32.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,416	22.6%
French	819	13.1%
Italian	606	9.7%
Irish	90	1.4%
Polish	52	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	47	0.7%
Dutch	16	0.3%
German	2	0%
Norwegian	2	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	46.3%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36530

What city is ZIP code 36530 in?

ZIP code 36530 is primarily assigned to Elberta, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36530 in?

ZIP code 36530 falls within Baldwin County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36530 have a large retiree population?

48% of households in ZIP code 36530 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36530 have a large veteran population?

15% of civilians in ZIP code 36530 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 36530?

ZIP code 36530 has an estimated population of 6,272 residents, with a density of 66 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36530?

The median household income in ZIP code 36530 is $54,766, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36530 in?

ZIP code 36530 observes the CST timezone.