36580 ZIP Code — Summerdale, AL

Baldwin County, Alabama

ZIP code 36580 is located in Summerdale, Alabama, within Baldwin County. It covers approximately 52.61 square miles and serves a population of 6,574 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36580

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 $205,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $49,844. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 36% 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. The average commute of 28 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 21% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36580 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

6,574

population

52.61

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36580 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36580

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36580. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Summerdale	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36576 Silverhill (5.1 mi) 36535 Foley (6.3 mi) 36555 Magnolia Springs (7 mi) 36532 Fairhope (10.2 mi) 36530 Elberta (10.3 mi) 36511 Bon Secour (11.5 mi) 36551 Loxley (11.8 mi) 36567 Robertsdale (12.5 mi) 36526 Daphne (13.2 mi) 36574 Seminole (13.7 mi) 36542 Gulf Shores (14.5 mi) 36549 Lillian (15.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,574
Population density	125 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	003

Geography
Land area	52.61 sq mi
Water area	0.34 sq mi
Latitude	30.4736
Longitude	-87.6959
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	54.4%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.2%	6.6%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

6,574

Population

125

People per sq mi

35.3

Median age

$49,844

Median household income

$26,300

Per capita income

$205,700

Median home value

$906

Median monthly rent

87.2%

Home ownership

22.8%

Poverty rate

6.3%

Unemployment

2,468

Housing units

20.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

385

Under 5

424

127

5–9

139

294

10–14

323

140

15–19

155

131

20–24

145

440

25–34

485

496

35–44

546

254

45–54

279

190

55–59

210

134

60–64

148

352

65–74

387

155

75–84

170

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,936	29.4%
18 and over	4,638	70.6%
65 and over	1,129	17.2%
Median age	35.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 62.8%

Hispanic or Latino 13.5%

Two or more races 13.4%

Other race 5.5%

Black or African American 4.8%

Group	Count	%
White	4,773	62.8%
Hispanic or Latino	1,029	13.5%
Two or more races	1,016	13.4%
Other race	417	5.5%
Black or African American	368	4.8%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	54.4%	41.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	31.4%	30.5%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.0%	21.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.2%	6.6%	4.4%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 4.3%

$15k–$25k 12.4%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 15.1%

$75k–$100k 14.6%

$100k–$150k 8.0%

$150k–$200k 6.2%

$200k+ 5.7%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	4.3%
$15k–$25k	12.4%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	15.1%
$75k–$100k	14.6%
$100k–$150k	8.0%
$150k–$200k	6.2%
$200k+	5.7%
Median income	$49,844

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 13.8%

$50k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 18.6%

$200k–$300k 23.1%

$300k–$500k 19.7%

$500k–$1M 7.9%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$205,700
Median rent / month	$906
Owner occupied	87.2%
Renter occupied	12.8%
Vacant	16.4%
Single-family detached	64.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	33.6%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.88

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.3%
2000–2009	20.3%
1990–1999	29.4%
1980–1989	9.1%
1970–1979	13.6%
1960–1969	3.2%
1950–1959	1.4%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	1.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	6.0%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	26.6%
3 bedrooms	41.2%
4 bedrooms	21.8%
5+ bedrooms	0.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	40.7%
3 or more	30.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	2.7%
Electricity	81.3%
Propane / LP gas	3.9%
Fuel oil	2.2%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	7.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,211	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	290	12.5%
Male householder, no spouse	314	13.6%
Female householder, no spouse	496	21.5%
Households with children under 18	849	36.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	839	36.3%
Average household size	2.81

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.7%	25.9%
Married	60.5%	48.6%
Separated	1.1%	1.4%
Widowed	5.7%	5.2%
Divorced	7.9%	18.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.7%

Some HS, no diploma 15.6%

HS graduate 24.6%

Some college, no degree 21.6%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 14.3%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	76.8%
Bachelor's or higher	20.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	283	17.4%
Kindergarten	52	3.2%
Elementary school	717	44.0%
High school	350	21.5%
College / grad school	227	13.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 18.1%

Education & healthcare 17.6%

Retail trade 17.2%

Construction 10.5%

Manufacturing 7.3%

Other services 7.2%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Public administration 1.4%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	27.5%
Service	23.1%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.7%
Production & transportation	13.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.7%
Government	9.4%
Self-employed	15.7%
Unpaid family workers	1.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	7.2%
Work from home	3.6%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.6

Poverty

All people 22.8%

Under 18 years 38.7%

18 and over 16.3%

Married-couple families 3.3%

Female-led households 45.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.3%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	5.7%
Cash public assistance	1.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	14.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.0%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	37.2%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	32.9%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	9.9%
Cancer	6.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.4%
Depression	27.2%
Fair or poor health	20.9%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	13.2%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	74.0%
Visited dentist	58.3%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	16.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	582	12.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	0.8%
18–64 years	10.2%
65 and over	28.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.5%
Public insurance	44.5%
No insurance	14.9%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,765	87.7%
Spanish	236	4.1%
Other Indo-European	233	4.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	3	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	6,106	92.9%
Born in same state	6,018	91.5%
Born in different state	3,369	51.2%
Foreign born	88	1.3%
Naturalized citizen	468	7.1%
Not a US citizen	44	9.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,271	19.3%
French	445	6.8%
Italian	281	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	64	1%
English	45	0.7%
Dutch	16	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.2%
Internet access	92.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36580

What city is ZIP code 36580 in?

ZIP code 36580 is primarily assigned to Summerdale, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36580 in?

ZIP code 36580 falls within Baldwin County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36580?

23% of residents in ZIP code 36580 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36580 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 36580 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36580 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 36580 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 36580 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 36580 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36580 in?

ZIP code 36580 observes the CST timezone.