GULF SHORES, AL ZIP Code
| City | GULF SHORES |
| State | Alabama |
| ZIP Codes count | 2 (see all) |
| Post offices count | 1 (see all) |
| Total population | 12,033 (see all) |
ZIP Codes in GULF SHORES, Alabama
36542, 36547
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List of GULF SHORES, AL ZIP Codes
| ZIP | TYPE | POPU |
|---|---|---|
| 36542 | STANDARD | 16,699 |
| 36547 | PO BOX | – |
Post offices
GULF SHORES — Post Office™ 2149 W 1ST ST GULF SHORES, AL 36542-4435 |
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1959 BENT OAKS LN
GULF SHORES AL 36542-4057
GULF SHORES AL 36542-4057
4090 MUIRFIELD CT
GULF SHORES AL 36542-9133
GULF SHORES AL 36542-9133
18761 ODRA CT
GULF SHORES AL 36542-5652
GULF SHORES AL 36542-5652
16878 PATRICIA DR
GULF SHORES AL 36542-8219
GULF SHORES AL 36542-8219
186 W 13TH AVE
GULF SHORES AL 36542-4422
GULF SHORES AL 36542-4422
291 W 19TH AVE
GULF SHORES AL 36542-3055
GULF SHORES AL 36542-3055
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Census data for GULF SHORES, AL
Demographic and housing estimates in GULF SHORES, AL
| Total population | 12,033 |
| Male | 5,449 |
| Female | 6,584 |
| Total population | 12,033 |
| Under 5 years | 315 |
| 5 to 9 years | 271 |
| 10 to 14 years | 529 |
| 15 to 19 years | 663 |
| 20 to 24 years | 672 |
| 25 to 34 years | 883 |
| 35 to 44 years | 1,529 |
| 45 to 54 years | 2,215 |
| 55 to 59 years | 935 |
| 60 to 64 years | 943 |
| 65 to 74 years | 2,181 |
| 75 to 84 years | 783 |
| 85 years and over | 114 |
| Median age (years) | 50.4 |
| Under 18 years | 1,490 |
| 16 years and over | 10,866 |
| 18 years and over | 10,543 |
| 21 years and over | 10,147 |
| 62 years and over | 3,678 |
| 65 years and over | 3,078 |
| Total population | 12,033 |
| One race | 11,971 |
| White | 11,761 |
| Black or African American | 39 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 15 |
| Asian | 94 |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 |
| Some other race | 62 |
| Two or more races | 62 |
| Citizen, VOTING AGE 18 and over population | 10,406 |
| Male Citizen, VOTING AGE 18 and over population | 4,764 |
| Female Citizen, VOTING AGE 18 and over population | 5,642 |
Social characteristics in GULF SHORES, AL
| Total households | 5,816 |
| Family households (families) | 3,286 |
| Married-couple family | 2,550 |
| Male householder, no wife present, family | 208 |
| Female householder, no husband present, family | 528 |
| Nonfamily households | 2,530 |
| Average household size | 2.07 |
| Average family size | 2.70 |
Economic characteristics in GULF SHORES, AL
| Total households | 5,816 |
| Less than $10,000 | 519 |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 237 |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 621 |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 668 |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 835 |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 974 |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 605 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 729 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 312 |
| $200,000 or more | 316 |
| Median household income (dollars) | 50,306 |
Housing characteristics in GULF SHORES, AL
| Total housing units | 13,067 |
| Occupied housing units | 5,816 |
| Vacant housing units | 7,251 |
| Total housing units | 13,067 |
| 1-unit, detached | 5,035 |
| 1-unit, attached | 263 |
| 2 units | 243 |
| 3 or 4 units | 533 |
| 5 to 9 units | 728 |
| 10 to 19 units | 1,280 |
| 20 or more units | 4,709 |
| Mobile home | 276 |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0 |
| Total housing units | 13,067 |
| Built 2014 or later | 114 |
| Built 2010 to 2013 | 117 |
| Built 2000 to 2009 | 5,177 |
| Built 1990 to 1999 | 2,950 |
| Built 1980 to 1989 | 3,057 |
| Built 1970 to 1979 | 646 |
| Built 1960 to 1969 | 663 |
| Built 1950 to 1959 | 196 |
| Built 1940 to 1949 | 147 |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0 |
| Total housing units | 13,067 |
| 1 room | 140 |
| 2 rooms | 354 |
| 3 rooms | 1,221 |
| 4 rooms | 4,697 |
| 5 rooms | 2,334 |
| 6 rooms | 2,318 |
| 7 rooms | 860 |
| 8 rooms | 728 |
| 9 rooms or more | 415 |
| Median rooms | 4.6 |
| Total housing units | 13,067 |
| No bedroom | 171 |
| 1 bedroom | 1,040 |
| 2 bedrooms | 5,970 |
| 3 bedrooms | 4,321 |
| 4 bedrooms | 1,239 |
| 5 or more bedrooms | 326 |
| Occupied housing units | 5,816 |
| Owner-occupied | 3,315 |
| Renter-occupied | 2,501 |
| Average household size of owner-occupied unit | 2.16 |
| Average household size of renter-occupied unit | 1.95 |
| Occupied housing units | 5,816 |
| Moved in 2017 or later | 377 |
| Moved in 2015 to 2016 | 810 |
| Moved in 2010 to 2014 | 2,191 |
| Moved in 2000 to 2009 | 1,644 |
| Moved in 1990 to 1999 | 462 |
| Moved in 1989 and earlier | 332 |
| Owner-occupied units | 3,315 |
| Less than $50,000 | 62 |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 171 |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 515 |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 369 |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 929 |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 731 |
| $500,000 to $999,999 | 444 |
| $1,000,000 or more | 94 |
| Median (dollars) | 242,400 |
| Owner-occupied units | 3,315 |
| Housing units with a mortgage | 1,824 |
| Housing units without a mortgage | 1,491 |
| Occupied units paying rent | 2,370 |
| Less than $500 | 15 |
| $500 to $999 | 982 |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,184 |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 59 |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 45 |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 |
| $3,000 or more | 85 |
| Median (dollars) | 1,046 |
| No rent paid | 131 |
Data is based on 2018 Census
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