Gulf Shores, AL ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Gulf Shores, Alabama: 36542 and 36547. Together they are home to 18,906 residents in 8,347 households.
Gulf Shores city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 16,401 |
| Households | 7,542 |
| Median household income | $78,188 |
| Median home value | $382,700 |
| Median age | 50.8 |
| Median rent | $1,483 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 18,906 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 8,347 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $79,639 (36542) to $79,639 (36542) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $79,639 |
| Homeowners | 72.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 23.8% |
| Moved in the past year | 13.1% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 29 routes, 16,197 homes (1 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Every ZIP code in Gulf Shores
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36542 | Gulf Shores | 18,906 | 8,347 | $79,639 | $383,500 | 72.6% | 23.8% | 13.1% | 29 | 16,822 | 51% of its land; mailing city |
| 36547 | Gulf Shores | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Gulf Shores when at least 10% of its land lies inside Gulf Shores city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Gulf Shores. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Gulf Shores.
Counties
- Baldwin County — 24 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Gulf Shores, AL?
- 36542 and 36547. A ZIP code is listed for Gulf Shores when at least 10% of its land lies inside Gulf Shores city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Gulf Shores.
- What is the population of Gulf Shores, AL?
- The Census Bureau counts 16,401 residents inside Gulf Shores city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Gulf Shores hold 18,906 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Gulf Shores, AL?
- $78,188 inside Gulf Shores city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $79,639 to $79,639.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Gulf Shores, AL?
- For the 1 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 29 carrier routes reaching 16,197 residential and 625 business mailboxes. The route map loads the rest when you search them.
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