36555 ZIP Code — Magnolia Springs, AL

Baldwin County, Alabama

ZIP code 36555 is located in Magnolia Springs, Alabama, within Baldwin County. It covers approximately 1.01 square miles and serves a population of 1,298 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36555

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $337,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $88,333. 46% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. An above-average commute of 45 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

Educational attainment is high — 47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 36555 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,298

population

1.01

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36555 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36555

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36555. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Magnolia Springs	Acceptable
Magnolia Springs	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36535 Foley (3.8 mi) 36511 Bon Secour (6.3 mi) 36580 Summerdale (7 mi) 36532 Fairhope (7.9 mi) 36542 Gulf Shores (8.1 mi) 36576 Silverhill (8.4 mi) 36530 Elberta (14 mi) 36561 Orange Beach (15 mi) 36526 Daphne (15 mi) 36551 Loxley (16.8 mi) 36549 Lillian (19.5 mi) 36567 Robertsdale (19.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,298
Population density	1,285 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	1.01 sq mi
Water area	0.07 sq mi
Latitude	30.3988
Longitude	-87.7762
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	28.5%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	11.9%	6.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,298

Population

1,285

People per sq mi

50.0

Median age

$88,333

Median household income

$45,205

Per capita income

$337,500

Median home value

$1,136

Median monthly rent

90.9%

Home ownership

12.5%

Poverty rate

2.2%

Unemployment

634

Housing units

46.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

128

45–54

156

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	233	18.0%
18 and over	1,065	82.0%
65 and over	294	22.7%
Median age	50.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.6%

Two or more races 4%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Other race 1.1%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,229	93.6%
Two or more races	53	4%
Hispanic or Latino	15	1.1%
Other race	15	1.1%
Asian	1	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	28.5%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.4%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	25.2%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	11.9%	6.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 6.8%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 1.7%

$35k–$50k 6.6%

$50k–$75k 12.8%

$75k–$100k 13.8%

$100k–$150k 19.0%

$150k–$200k 11.0%

$200k+ 15.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.8%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	1.7%
$35k–$50k	6.6%
$50k–$75k	12.8%
$75k–$100k	13.8%
$100k–$150k	19.0%
$150k–$200k	11.0%
$200k+	15.5%
Median income	$88,333

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.8%

$50k–$100k 0.5%

$100k–$150k 6.6%

$150k–$200k 9.5%

$200k–$300k 19.8%

$300k–$500k 28.6%

$500k–$1M 17.5%

$1M+ 10.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$337,500
Median rent / month	$1,136
Owner occupied	90.9%
Renter occupied	9.1%
Vacant	28.6%
Single-family detached	94.8%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.2%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.82

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.6%
2010–2019	5.2%
2000–2009	13.0%
1990–1999	18.0%
1980–1989	13.9%
1970–1979	25.5%
1960–1969	11.7%
1950–1959	7.4%
1940–1949	3.4%
1939 or earlier	1.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	26.1%
3 bedrooms	46.2%
4 bedrooms	15.9%
5+ bedrooms	6.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	17.1%
2 vehicles	41.9%
3 or more	35.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	20.0%
Electricity	78.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	310	64.0%
Cohabiting couple	46	9.5%
Male householder, no spouse	60	12.4%
Female householder, no spouse	68	14.0%
Households with children under 18	101	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	194	40.1%
Average household size	2.68

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	16.2%	25.3%
Married	67.1%	55.2%
Separated	0.4%	0.0%
Widowed	2.7%	12.3%
Divorced	13.5%	7.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 0.6%

HS graduate 12.8%

Some college, no degree 28.9%

Associate's degree 10.8%

Bachelor's degree 29.5%

Graduate / professional 17.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	99.3%
Bachelor's or higher	46.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	8	2.0%
Elementary school	152	38.5%
High school	73	18.5%
College / grad school	162	41.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 21.0%

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Construction 11.7%

Public administration 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.0%

Retail trade 6.2%

Transportation & utilities 6.0%

Manufacturing 5.7%

Other services 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.4%

Agriculture & mining 3.9%

Information 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	44.5%
Service	19.2%
Sales & office	10.9%
Natural resources & construction	11.9%
Production & transportation	13.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	16.3%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.1%
Carpool	2.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.2%
Work from home	16.7%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	44.9

Poverty

All people 12.5%

Under 18 years 23.2%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 11.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.9%
Retirement income	26.7%
Supplemental Security	1.9%
Cash public assistance	2.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.0%
High blood pressure	44.3%
High cholesterol	42.0%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	9.1%
Arthritis	38.6%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.3%
Cancer	9.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.4%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	32.9%
Depression	24.8%
Fair or poor health	19.6%
Poor mental health	14.4%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.6%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	93.1%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	63	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.2%
65 and over	16.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.2%
Public insurance	28.8%
No insurance	1.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,298	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)	1,291	99.5%
Born in same state	1,231	94.8%
Born in different state	679	52.3%
Foreign born	60	4.6%
Naturalized citizen	7	0.5%
Not a US citizen	7	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	330	25.4%
Arab	314	24.2%
Italian	296	22.8%
German	27	2.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	4	0.3%
English	3	0.2%
Polish	3	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.3%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36555

What city is ZIP code 36555 in?

ZIP code 36555 is primarily assigned to Magnolia Springs, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36555 in?

ZIP code 36555 falls within Baldwin County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36555 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 36555 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36555 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 36555 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36555?

47% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36555?

The median home value in ZIP code 36555 is $337,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 36555 in?

ZIP code 36555 observes the CST timezone.