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Baldwin County
Little River, AL
36550
36550 ZIP Code — Little River, AL
Baldwin County, Alabama
ZIP code 36550 is located in
Little River ,
Alabama ,
within Baldwin County .
It covers approximately 37.21 square miles and serves a population of
368 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone,
served by area code 251 .
About ZIP code 36550
The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is natural resources, construction, and trades, with construction as the leading industry.
College attainment at 3% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 26%.
Overall, ZIP code 36550 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
368
Population density
10 / sq mi
State FIPS
01
County FIPS
003
Geography
Land area
37.21 sq mi
Water area
0.13 sq mi
Latitude
31.2066
Longitude
-87.7951
Timezone
Central (CT)
Area code
251
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.4%
41.5%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
30.5%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
52.6%
21.3%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.6%
4.4%
Demographics & statistics
$0
Median household income
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 94 25.5% 18 and over 274 74.5% 65 and over 104 28.3% Median age 54.6 years
Race & ethnicity
American Indian / Alaska Native
11.4%
Black or African American
2.7%
Group Count % White 316 85.9% American Indian / Alaska Native 42 11.4% Black or African American 10 2.7%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
47.4%
41.5%
48.3%
$50k – $100k
0.0%
30.5%
29.3%
$100k – $200k
52.6%
21.3%
18.0%
Over $200k
0.0%
6.6%
4.4%
Range % of households Under $10k 20.0% $10k–$15k 7.1% $25k–$35k 1.2% $35k–$50k 24.1% $75k–$100k 31.2% $100k–$150k 16.5% Median income $0
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $0 Median rent / month $0 Owner occupied 87.1% Renter occupied 12.9% Vacant 23.8% Single-family detached 52.9% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 47.1% Median rooms 6.1 Avg household size (owned) 1.89
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 34.5% 2000–2009 20.2% 1990–1999 11.7% 1980–1989 13.9% 1970–1979 4.5% 1960–1969 0.0% 1950–1959 0.0% 1940–1949 11.7% 1939 or earlier 3.6%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 11.7% 1 bedroom 9.0% 2 bedrooms 21.5% 3 bedrooms 9.4% 4 bedrooms 48.4% 5+ bedrooms 0.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 15.3% 1 vehicle 24.1% 2 vehicles 24.7% 3 or more 35.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Electricity 78.2% Propane / LP gas 21.8%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 101 59.4% Cohabiting couple 11 6.5% Male householder, no spouse 28 16.5% Female householder, no spouse 30 17.6% Households with children under 18 53 31.2% Households with seniors (65+) 83 48.8% Average household size 2.16
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 32.9% 0.0% Married 59.1% 70.3% Separated 0.0% 0.0% Widowed 0.0% 15.9% Divorced 7.9% 13.8%
Education
Some HS, no diploma
15.3%
Some college, no degree
4.0%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 84.7% Bachelor's or higher 3.3%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 0 0.0% Kindergarten 0 0.0% Elementary school 44 100.0% High school 0 0.0% College / grad school 0 0.0%
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
36.2%
Education & healthcare
10.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 15.2% Service 31.4% Sales & office 0.0% Natural resources & construction 53.3% Production & transportation 0.0%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 79.0% Government 21.0% 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
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 48.8% Retirement income 7.1% Supplemental Security 6.5% Cash public assistance 0.0% Food stamps / SNAP 21.8%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.6% High blood pressure 45.1% High cholesterol 40.4% Diabetes 15.3% Heart disease 9.1% Stroke 4.5% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 37.2% Kidney disease 3.7% Pulmonary disease 10.5% Cancer 7.8%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.1% Binge drinking 14.0% No physical activity 30.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 37.1% Depression 25.6% Fair or poor health 22.3% Poor mental health 16.1% Poor physical health 13.9% No health insurance 16.9% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.6% Visited dentist 59.5% Cholesterol screening 92.2% Teeth loss 16.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 0 0.0%
Disability % Any disability 26.1% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 24.7% 65 and over 51.9%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 75.5% Public insurance 30.4% No insurance 7.1% Uninsured under 19 0.0%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 368 100.0% 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) 368 100.0% Born in same state 368 100.0% Born in different state 180 48.9% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Arab 224 60.9% Italian 36 9.8%
Ancestry Count % French 28 7.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 46.2% Internet access 60.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36550
What city is ZIP code 36550 in?
ZIP code 36550 is primarily assigned to Little River, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36550 in?
ZIP code 36550 falls within Baldwin County, Alabama.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 36550?
3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.
Does ZIP code 36550 have an older population?
28% of residents in ZIP code 36550 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
Does ZIP code 36550 have a large retiree population?
49% of households in ZIP code 36550 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Is ZIP code 36550 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 36550 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
What timezone is ZIP code 36550 in?
ZIP code 36550 observes the CST timezone.
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