36574 ZIP Code — Seminole, AL

Baldwin County, Alabama

ZIP code 36574 is located in Seminole, Alabama, within Baldwin County. It covers approximately 12.81 square miles and serves a population of 1,636 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36574

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 $190,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,137. 58% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 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 (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 19% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 38%.

Overall, ZIP code 36574 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,636

population

12.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36574 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36574

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36574. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Seminole	Acceptable
Seminole	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

32526 Pensacola (7.1 mi) 36567 Robertsdale (7.9 mi) 36549 Lillian (8 mi) 32509 Pensacola (9.2 mi) 36530 Elberta (9.4 mi) 32534 Pensacola (10.8 mi) 32533 Cantonment (11.3 mi) 32506 Pensacola (12.2 mi) 36580 Summerdale (13.7 mi) 32507 Pensacola (13.9 mi) 32505 Pensacola (14 mi) 32511 Pensacola (14 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,636
Population density	128 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	12.81 sq mi
Water area	0.63 sq mi
Latitude	30.5303
Longitude	-87.4759
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	52.6%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.0%	6.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,636

Population

128

People per sq mi

46.7

Median age

$43,137

Median household income

$18,286

Per capita income

$190,100

Median home value

$1,102

Median monthly rent

79.6%

Home ownership

10.9%

Poverty rate

3.5%

Unemployment

564

Housing units

22.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

121

65–74

138

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	333	20.4%
18 and over	1,303	79.6%
65 and over	479	29.3%
Median age	46.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.4%

Two or more races 4.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,545	94.4%
Two or more races	73	4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	1.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	52.6%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	27.0%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.0%	6.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 2.2%

$10k–$15k 10.2%

$15k–$25k 15.4%

$25k–$35k 2.4%

$35k–$50k 35.8%

$50k–$75k 15.9%

$75k–$100k 9.0%

$100k–$150k 5.5%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.2%
$10k–$15k	10.2%
$15k–$25k	15.4%
$25k–$35k	2.4%
$35k–$50k	35.8%
$50k–$75k	15.9%
$75k–$100k	9.0%
$100k–$150k	5.5%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
Median income	$43,137

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.1%

$50k–$100k 21.9%

$100k–$150k 3.9%

$150k–$200k 8.5%

$200k–$300k 18.0%

$300k–$500k 11.7%

$500k–$1M 16.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,100
Median rent / month	$1,102
Owner occupied	79.6%
Renter occupied	20.4%
Vacant	15.1%
Single-family detached	40.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	51.9%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.68

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.0%
2000–2009	24.3%
1990–1999	43.3%
1980–1989	19.6%
1970–1979	6.9%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	5.4%
2 bedrooms	11.4%
3 bedrooms	65.7%
4 bedrooms	15.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.3%
1 vehicle	41.1%
2 vehicles	40.9%
3 or more	10.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Electricity	92.4%
Propane / LP gas	7.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	303	52.3%
Cohabiting couple	14	2.4%
Male householder, no spouse	161	27.8%
Female householder, no spouse	101	17.4%
Households with children under 18	212	36.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	349	60.3%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	20.7%	23.2%
Married	54.0%	48.9%
Separated	10.4%	8.7%
Widowed	10.1%	16.3%
Divorced	4.8%	2.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 3.2%

HS graduate 48.7%

Some college, no degree 17.2%

Associate's degree 4.6%

Bachelor's degree 17.4%

Graduate / professional 5.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.0%
Bachelor's or higher	22.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	178	67.2%
High school	73	27.5%
College / grad school	14	5.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.1%

Finance & real estate 17.3%

Education & healthcare 13.7%

Manufacturing 10.9%

Professional & management 10.7%

Wholesale trade 7.8%

Construction 6.0%

Agriculture & mining 5.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.8%

Other services 2.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.8%
Service	5.0%
Sales & office	41.6%
Natural resources & construction	15.1%
Production & transportation	12.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	93.2%
Government	6.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.0%
Carpool	2.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	9.9%
Other means	28.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 10.9%

Under 18 years 13.8%

18 and over 10.1%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 27.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	58.0%
Retirement income	37.5%
Supplemental Security	7.8%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.8%
High blood pressure	42.2%
High cholesterol	40.1%
Diabetes	14.1%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	4.1%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	36.2%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.8%
Binge drinking	14.9%
No physical activity	29.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.9%
Depression	27.4%
Fair or poor health	21.9%
Poor mental health	16.9%
Poor physical health	14.2%
No health insurance	16.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.8%
Visited dentist	58.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.7%
Teeth loss	16.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	248	19.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	38.3%
Under 18	17.1%
18–64 years	40.3%
65 and over	49.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.4%
Public insurance	59.0%
No insurance	8.4%
Uninsured under 19	18.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,611	98.5%
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)	1,636	100.0%
Born in same state	1,636	100.0%
Born in different state	813	49.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	706	43.2%
Italian	116	7.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	61	3.7%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	87.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36574

What city is ZIP code 36574 in?

ZIP code 36574 is primarily assigned to Seminole, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36574 in?

ZIP code 36574 falls within Baldwin County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36574 have a large retiree population?

58% of households in ZIP code 36574 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36574 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 36574 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Does ZIP code 36574 have a large veteran population?

19% of civilians in ZIP code 36574 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36574?

The median household income in ZIP code 36574 is $43,137, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36574 in?

ZIP code 36574 observes the CST timezone.