36578 ZIP Code — Stapleton, AL

Baldwin County, Alabama

ZIP code 36578 is located in Stapleton, Alabama, within Baldwin County. It covers approximately 17.09 square miles and serves a population of 1,217 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36578

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 $198,600.

Median household income is $67,857. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 27%.

Overall, ZIP code 36578 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,217

population

17.09

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36578 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36578

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36578. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stapleton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36527 Daphne (7.3 mi) 36551 Loxley (7.4 mi) 36507 Bay Minette (10 mi) 36526 Daphne (10.7 mi) 36576 Silverhill (15.3 mi) 36567 Robertsdale (15.3 mi) 36572 Satsuma (15.6 mi) 36602 Mobile (15.7 mi) 36644 Mobile (16.2 mi) 36628 Mobile (16.2 mi) 36675 Mobile (16.2 mi) 36610 Mobile (16.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,217
Population density	71 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	17.09 sq mi
Water area	0.01 sq mi
Latitude	30.7416
Longitude	-87.7767
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	32.0%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.6%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	50.7%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.8%	6.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,217

Population

People per sq mi

54.4

Median age

$67,857

Median household income

$37,796

Per capita income

$198,600

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

17.9%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

538

Housing units

16.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

10–14

15–19

119

25–34

113

104

45–54

111

55–59

106

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	195	16.0%
18 and over	1,022	84.0%
65 and over	185	15.2%
Median age	54.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.6%

Two or more races 12.8%

Hispanic or Latino 9.2%

Asian 1.4%

Group	Count	%
White	1,027	76.6%
Two or more races	171	12.8%
Hispanic or Latino	123	9.2%
Asian	19	1.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	32.0%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	13.6%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	50.7%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.8%	6.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.2%

$25k–$35k 6.9%

$35k–$50k 31.3%

$50k–$75k 11.1%

$75k–$100k 9.2%

$100k–$150k 17.2%

$150k–$200k 16.8%

$200k+ 4.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.2%
$25k–$35k	6.9%
$35k–$50k	31.3%
$50k–$75k	11.1%
$75k–$100k	9.2%
$100k–$150k	17.2%
$150k–$200k	16.8%
$200k+	4.2%
Median income	$67,857

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 26.7%

$50k–$100k 1.1%

$150k–$200k 23.1%

$200k–$300k 22.1%

$300k–$500k 14.3%

$500k–$1M 12.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,600
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	11.5%
Single-family detached	77.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	2.6%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.56

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.2%
2000–2009	37.0%
1990–1999	24.0%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	2.8%
1960–1969	6.5%
1950–1959	2.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	13.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.6%
1 bedroom	20.4%
2 bedrooms	8.2%
3 bedrooms	55.8%
4 bedrooms	9.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	12.8%
2 vehicles	56.1%
3 or more	31.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.9%
Electricity	87.0%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	279	58.6%
Cohabiting couple	110	23.1%
Male householder, no spouse	41	8.6%
Female householder, no spouse	46	9.7%
Households with children under 18	108	22.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	124	26.1%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	5.4%	20.4%
Married	53.7%	55.5%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	40.9%	24.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.5%

Some HS, no diploma 14.7%

HS graduate 44.7%

Some college, no degree 16.6%

Associate's degree 7.1%

Bachelor's degree 8.3%

Graduate / professional 8.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.8%
Bachelor's or higher	16.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	103	64.0%
High school	40	24.8%
College / grad school	18	11.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 21.3%

Professional & management 13.9%

Transportation & utilities 11.9%

Education & healthcare 10.1%

Agriculture & mining 8.9%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Construction 6.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Other services 3.8%

Public administration 2.4%

Information 1.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.1%
Service	13.0%
Sales & office	30.7%
Natural resources & construction	17.5%
Production & transportation	7.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.6%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	5.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.3%
Carpool	2.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.4

Poverty

All people 17.9%

Under 18 years 20.0%

18 and over 17.5%

Married-couple families 10.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.6%
Retirement income	20.2%
Supplemental Security	2.5%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	33.2%
High blood pressure	36.1%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	10.8%
Heart disease	6.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.3%
Arthritis	30.5%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.2%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.8%
Binge drinking	17.0%
No physical activity	25.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.9%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	16.9%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	11.4%
No health insurance	15.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.9%
Visited dentist	63.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	13.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	111	10.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.9%
Under 18	6.2%
18–64 years	26.4%
65 and over	50.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	66.3%
Public insurance	36.5%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,165	95.7%
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)	1,184	97.3%
Born in same state	1,184	97.3%
Born in different state	670	55.1%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	33	2.7%
Not a US citizen	33	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	143	11.8%
Arab	91	7.5%
French	89	7.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	16	1.3%
English	13	1.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.1%
Internet access	95.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36578

What city is ZIP code 36578 in?

ZIP code 36578 is primarily assigned to Stapleton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36578 in?

ZIP code 36578 falls within Baldwin County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36578?

18% of residents in ZIP code 36578 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36578 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 36578 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 36578 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 36578 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 36578?

ZIP code 36578 has an estimated population of 1,217 residents, with a density of 71 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36578 in?

ZIP code 36578 observes the CST timezone.