36551 ZIP Code — Loxley, AL

Baldwin County, Alabama

ZIP code 36551 is located in Loxley, Alabama, within Baldwin County. It covers approximately 68.67 square miles and serves a population of 12,416 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36551

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $209,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($70,346) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.

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 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

12,416

population

68.67

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36551 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36551

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36551. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Loxley	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36578 Stapleton (7.4 mi) 36526 Daphne (7.6 mi) 36576 Silverhill (8.5 mi) 36567 Robertsdale (10.4 mi) 36580 Summerdale (11.8 mi) 36527 Daphne (11.9 mi) 36532 Fairhope (13.3 mi) 36555 Magnolia Springs (16.8 mi) 36507 Bay Minette (17 mi) 36574 Seminole (17.3 mi) 36535 Foley (17.8 mi) 36602 Mobile (17.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,416
Population density	181 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	68.67 sq mi
Water area	0.61 sq mi
Latitude	30.6403
Longitude	-87.7377
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	36.4%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	6.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

12,416

Population

181

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$70,346

Median household income

$31,719

Per capita income

$209,300

Median home value

$1,186

Median monthly rent

81.6%

Home ownership

9.4%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

3,694

Housing units

23.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

627

Under 5

531

333

5–9

282

393

10–14

333

476

15–19

403

347

20–24

294

1,084

25–34

919

916

35–44

777

773

45–54

655

606

55–59

514

372

60–64

316

458

65–74

389

266

75–84

225

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,076	24.8%
18 and over	9,340	75.2%
65 and over	1,465	11.8%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 72.4%

Black or African American 16.1%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

Other race 3.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	9,343	72.4%
Black or African American	2,074	16.1%
Two or more races	519	4%
Hispanic or Latino	495	3.8%
Other race	444	3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	36	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	36.4%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.6%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	6.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 1.4%

$10k–$15k 2.7%

$15k–$25k 6.4%

$25k–$35k 6.2%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 23.9%

$75k–$100k 10.0%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 15.3%

$200k+ 6.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$10k–$15k	2.7%
$15k–$25k	6.4%
$25k–$35k	6.2%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	23.9%
$75k–$100k	10.0%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	15.3%
$200k+	6.7%
Median income	$70,346

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.7%

$50k–$100k 1.6%

$100k–$150k 19.7%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k–$300k 27.9%

$300k–$500k 17.5%

$500k–$1M 6.6%

$1M+ 0.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$209,300
Median rent / month	$1,186
Owner occupied	81.6%
Renter occupied	18.4%
Vacant	14.9%
Single-family detached	80.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	16.1%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	3.19

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	3.2%
2010–2019	13.7%
2000–2009	25.1%
1990–1999	23.7%
1980–1989	3.4%
1970–1979	8.2%
1960–1969	14.1%
1950–1959	1.1%
1940–1949	0.6%
1939 or earlier	6.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	11.1%
3 bedrooms	55.1%
4 bedrooms	26.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.2%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	43.9%
3 or more	31.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	12.3%
Electricity	84.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.8%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,373	63.7%
Cohabiting couple	199	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	394	10.6%
Female householder, no spouse	762	20.4%
Households with children under 18	1,430	38.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,012	27.1%
Average household size	3.14

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.1%	19.2%
Married	57.1%	59.0%
Separated	1.4%	1.7%
Widowed	1.4%	9.8%
Divorced	12.1%	10.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.5%

Some HS, no diploma 5.6%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 22.2%

Associate's degree 12.7%

Bachelor's degree 15.8%

Graduate / professional 7.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.8%
Bachelor's or higher	23.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	290	12.8%
Kindergarten	197	8.7%
Elementary school	820	36.3%
High school	545	24.1%
College / grad school	408	18.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 18.4%

Education & healthcare 13.8%

Professional & management 10.6%

Construction 10.4%

Finance & real estate 10.1%

Other services 9.2%

Manufacturing 7.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.9%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.6%
Service	13.3%
Sales & office	25.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.9%
Production & transportation	13.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.3%
Government	11.1%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.1%
Carpool	3.3%
Public transit	1.2%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	0.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.8

Poverty

All people 9.4%

Under 18 years 12.4%

18 and over 8.4%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 23.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	28.6%
Retirement income	17.8%
Supplemental Security	10.9%
Cash public assistance	1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	34.1%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	6.3%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.7%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.0%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	26.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.2%
Depression	26.4%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	11.6%
No health insurance	17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.6%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	717	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.1%
Under 18	2.4%
18–64 years	8.9%
65 and over	41.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	67.2%
Public insurance	39.1%
No insurance	7.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,258	90.7%
Spanish	60	0.5%
Other Indo-European	60	0.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,266	98.8%
Born in same state	12,216	98.4%
Born in different state	8,317	67.0%
Foreign born	50	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	150	1.2%
Not a US citizen	80	53.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	4,710	37.9%
Italian	867	7%
French	744	6%
English	48	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	0.1%
Norwegian	10	0.1%
Dutch	8	0.1%
German	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.0%
Internet access	96.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36551

What city is ZIP code 36551 in?

ZIP code 36551 is primarily assigned to Loxley, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36551 in?

ZIP code 36551 falls within Baldwin County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36551 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 36551 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 36551?

ZIP code 36551 has an estimated population of 12,416 residents, with a density of 181 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36551?

The median home value in ZIP code 36551 is $209,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36551?

The median household income in ZIP code 36551 is $70,346, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36551 in?

ZIP code 36551 observes the CST timezone.