36562 ZIP Code — Perdido, AL

Baldwin County, Alabama

ZIP code 36562 is located in Perdido, Alabama, within Baldwin County. It covers approximately 49.50 square miles and serves a population of 1,456 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36562

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 home value is $114,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $36,632. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with construction as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 29%.

Overall, ZIP code 36562 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,456

population

49.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36562 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36562

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36562. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Perdido	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36579 Stockton (10.3 mi) 36507 Bay Minette (12 mi) 36502 Atmore (13.6 mi) 36550 Little River (14 mi) 32568 Mc David (16.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,456
Population density	29 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	49.50 sq mi
Water area	0.05 sq mi
Latitude	31.0393
Longitude	-87.6618
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	71.3%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,456

Population

People per sq mi

44.6

Median age

$36,632

Median household income

$25,392

Per capita income

$114,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

80.2%

Home ownership

15.5%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

565

Housing units

8.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

120

45–54

115

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	364	25.0%
18 and over	1,092	75.0%
65 and over	288	19.8%
Median age	44.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 91.9%

Black or African American 5.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,338	91.9%
Black or African American	85	5.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	27	1.9%
Two or more races	6	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	71.3%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.5%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 12.3%

$15k–$25k 13.9%

$25k–$35k 12.1%

$35k–$50k 22.3%

$50k–$75k 18.6%

$75k–$100k 4.0%

$100k–$150k 7.5%

$200k+ 5.8%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	12.3%
$15k–$25k	13.9%
$25k–$35k	12.1%
$35k–$50k	22.3%
$50k–$75k	18.6%
$75k–$100k	4.0%
$100k–$150k	7.5%
$200k+	5.8%
Median income	$36,632

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 24.1%

$50k–$100k 23.4%

$100k–$150k 12.3%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k–$300k 21.4%

$300k–$500k 14.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$114,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	80.2%
Renter occupied	19.8%
Vacant	15.9%
Single-family detached	52.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	41.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.6%
2010–2019	1.5%
2000–2009	19.5%
1990–1999	26.7%
1980–1989	8.3%
1970–1979	18.6%
1960–1969	7.7%
1950–1959	2.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	11.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.6%
1 bedroom	11.9%
2 bedrooms	14.9%
3 bedrooms	56.8%
4 bedrooms	8.4%
5+ bedrooms	3.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.6%
1 vehicle	32.5%
2 vehicles	33.9%
3 or more	32.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	97.0%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Fuel oil	1.8%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	272	47.7%
Cohabiting couple	27	4.7%
Male householder, no spouse	112	19.6%
Female householder, no spouse	159	27.9%
Households with children under 18	161	28.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	204	35.8%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	20.8%
Married	53.0%	43.8%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	15.7%
Divorced	17.7%	19.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.2%

Some HS, no diploma 12.6%

HS graduate 49.1%

Some college, no degree 15.9%

Associate's degree 8.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 0.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.1%
Bachelor's or higher	8.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	59	18.7%
Kindergarten	27	8.6%
Elementary school	140	44.4%
High school	62	19.7%
College / grad school	27	8.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Construction 26.0%

Transportation & utilities 10.1%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Public administration 9.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Professional & management 6.5%

Retail trade 5.7%

Wholesale trade 5.3%

Other services 4.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	9.7%
Service	14.1%
Sales & office	30.3%
Natural resources & construction	27.9%
Production & transportation	17.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	65.1%
Government	33.6%
Self-employed	1.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	5.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 15.5%

Under 18 years 25.2%

18 and over 12.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 86.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	52.3%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	8.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.7%
High blood pressure	39.7%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	13.2%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.9%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	30.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	28.2%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	13.7%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.5%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	88.6%
Teeth loss	18.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	100	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	28.8%
Under 18	6.5%
18–64 years	33.0%
65 and over	43.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	49.4%
Public insurance	46.5%
No insurance	12.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,355	93.1%
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)	1,456	100.0%
Born in same state	1,456	100.0%
Born in different state	1,094	75.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	387	26.6%
Italian	151	10.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	107	7.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	88.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36562

What city is ZIP code 36562 in?

ZIP code 36562 is primarily assigned to Perdido, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36562 in?

ZIP code 36562 falls within Baldwin County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36562 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 36562 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36562?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36562?

16% of residents in ZIP code 36562 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36562 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 36562 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 36562 in?

ZIP code 36562 observes the CST timezone.