36579 ZIP Code — Stockton, AL

Baldwin County, Alabama

ZIP code 36579 is located in Stockton, Alabama, within Baldwin County. It covers approximately 153.17 square miles and serves a population of 1,649 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36579

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $64,732. 61% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 29 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 21% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36579 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,649

population

153.17

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36579 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36579

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36579. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Stockton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36550 Little River (9 mi) 36562 Perdido (10.3 mi) 36560 Mount Vernon (12.6 mi) 36507 Bay Minette (14.1 mi) 36525 Creola (14.1 mi) 36505 Axis (14.2 mi) 36553 Mc Intosh (18.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,649
Population density	11 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	153.17 sq mi
Water area	1.55 sq mi
Latitude	31.0803
Longitude	-87.8290
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	48.8%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	30.9%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,649

Population

People per sq mi

48.1

Median age

$64,732

Median household income

$29,810

Per capita income

$198,300

Median home value

$691

Median monthly rent

91.7%

Home ownership

13.2%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

996

Housing units

21.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

206

45–54

178

55–59

60–64

124

65–74

107

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	288	17.5%
18 and over	1,361	82.5%
65 and over	341	20.7%
Median age	48.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 57.5%

Black or African American 38%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Two or more races 1.5%

Other race 0.5%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	969	57.5%
Black or African American	640	38%
Hispanic or Latino	35	2.1%
Two or more races	26	1.5%
Other race	9	0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native	5	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	48.8%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	20.3%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	30.9%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 3.1%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 12.4%

$35k–$50k 11.1%

$50k–$75k 16.5%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 24.9%

$150k–$200k 7.4%

$200k+ 4.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	3.1%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	12.4%
$35k–$50k	11.1%
$50k–$75k	16.5%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	24.9%
$150k–$200k	7.4%
$200k+	4.1%
Median income	$64,732

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 19.3%

$50k–$100k 8.9%

$100k–$150k 14.8%

$150k–$200k 7.2%

$200k–$300k 23.7%

$300k–$500k 10.8%

$500k–$1M 11.4%

$1M+ 3.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,300
Median rent / month	$691
Owner occupied	91.7%
Renter occupied	8.3%
Vacant	50.4%
Single-family detached	58.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	40.6%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.0%
2010–2019	6.9%
2000–2009	24.4%
1990–1999	15.4%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	14.5%
1960–1969	3.8%
1950–1959	5.3%
1940–1949	9.0%
1939 or earlier	9.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.5%
1 bedroom	5.3%
2 bedrooms	23.7%
3 bedrooms	46.3%
4 bedrooms	14.7%
5+ bedrooms	3.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.9%
1 vehicle	26.2%
2 vehicles	34.6%
3 or more	37.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	84.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	312	60.6%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.9%
Male householder, no spouse	88	17.1%
Female householder, no spouse	105	20.4%
Households with children under 18	177	34.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	245	47.6%
Average household size	3.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.2%	24.6%
Married	43.2%	47.0%
Separated	0.0%	3.9%
Widowed	4.1%	10.5%
Divorced	6.5%	14.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 9.7%

Some HS, no diploma 4.0%

HS graduate 44.4%

Some college, no degree 11.9%

Associate's degree 8.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.3%

Graduate / professional 3.1%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	21.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	22	11.3%
Kindergarten	6	3.1%
Elementary school	90	46.4%
High school	60	30.9%
College / grad school	16	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 29.1%

Transportation & utilities 18.2%

Retail trade 17.2%

Manufacturing 14.0%

Finance & real estate 7.1%

Construction 4.5%

Public administration 4.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.2%

Other services 1.3%

Wholesale trade 1.2%

Professional & management 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.8%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	19.5%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	28.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	61.6%
Government	32.9%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.1%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	1.4%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	28.9

Poverty

All people 13.2%

Under 18 years 24.3%

18 and over 10.8%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 52.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	60.8%
Retirement income	32.6%
Supplemental Security	6.4%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	11.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	45.6%
High cholesterol	37.8%
Diabetes	15.7%
Heart disease	8.1%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.1%
Binge drinking	13.3%
No physical activity	31.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	24.1%
Fair or poor health	22.6%
Poor mental health	16.4%
Poor physical health	13.3%
No health insurance	18.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.0%
Visited dentist	57.9%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	17.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	169	12.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.7%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	15.3%
65 and over	25.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	55.4%
Public insurance	46.9%
No insurance	12.9%
Uninsured under 19	4.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,581	95.9%
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)	1,649	100.0%
Born in same state	1,649	100.0%
Born in different state	1,307	79.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	653	39.6%
French	58	3.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	32	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.2%
Internet access	93.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36579

What city is ZIP code 36579 in?

ZIP code 36579 is primarily assigned to Stockton, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36579 in?

ZIP code 36579 falls within Baldwin County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36579 have a large retiree population?

61% of households in ZIP code 36579 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 36579 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 36579 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36579 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 36579 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36579?

Health data for ZIP code 36579 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36579 in?

ZIP code 36579 observes the CST timezone.