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Gulf Shores, Alabama

Population: 15,014 · 2 ZIP codes

Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS/Decennial). Estimates vary by year.

People
Total population
15,014
People
Median age
50.8
Housing
Total households
7,542
Income
Median household income
$78,188
Housing
Total housing units
15,263
Employment
Employment rate
57.7%
Education
Bachelor’s degree or higher
39.9%
Healthcare
Insured population
87.6%
City details
Local time 02:24:22(CT)
LocationGulf Shores, AL
Population (ZIP areas)16,993(sum of local ZIP code populations)
Total ZIP codes2total
ZIP codes (by type)
1 Standard1 PO Box
CountyBaldwin
Area code
TimezoneCentral Time (CT)
Coordinates30.269559463115552, -87.75012821213636
Land area52.3 sq miles(135,454,803 m²)

Map of Gulf Shores, Alabama with ZIP codes

Map of Gulf Shores, Alabama and ZIP codes

ZIP Codes in Gulf Shores

Explore the ZIP codes that make up Gulf Shores. Analyze key demographics and population stats for the region using the comprehensive table below.

ZIPType
Median incomeHousehold
Population (ZIP)
36542Standard$79,63916,993
36547PO BOX

Data unavailable or suppressed by the U.S. Census Bureau for areas with small sample sizes to protect individual privacy.

ZIP type legend

  • Standard: residential and business delivery areas
  • PO BOX: primarily post office boxes; population may be unavailable
  • Unique: high-volume organizations (universities, agencies, etc.)

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Data Sources & Citations

The geographic and demographic information presented on this site is compiled from publicly available, authoritative sources, including:

  • United States Census BureauDemographic, population, housing, and socioeconomic data sourced from Census Bureau datasets, including the Decennial Census and the American Community Survey (ACS).Census Data
  • United States Postal Service (USPS)ZIP code classifications, delivery types, and postal designations used for reference purposes. USPS ZIP codes are intended for mail delivery and may not always align exactly with Census geographic boundaries.USPS