Gulf Shores, AL 36542

Population 12,488

36542 is zip code located in Gulf Shores, Alabama. The population is 12,488, making 36542 the largest zipcode in Gulf Shores and the 7th largest in Baldwin County.

There are 3 public schools in 36542 with an average Homefacts rating of A-. , and there are 10 registered sex offenders residing in the zip code 36542. Unemployment in 36542 is low.

Zip codes within Gulf Shores include 36547.

Gulf Shores Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent

Crime Rate

100% Lower than national avg.

Registered Offenders

31.05% Lower than national avg.

Environmental Hazards

38 Found nearby

Unemployment

Low 2.6%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in 36542, AL and 1 private school. Homefacts rates 36542's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.
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1 Private School

South Baldwin Christian Academy

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Property Report Overview

Housing Inventory

Property Type
  • Vacant
    63.2%
  • Rented
    15.3%
  • Owned
    21.5%

132 Building Permits View All

  • In 2014, the city of Gulf Shores, AL issued 132 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 132 permits, 128 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Gulf Shores, AL issued 124 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $820
  • 1 Bedroom: $830
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,080
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,430
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,820

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Environmental Hazards

38 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (308/320)
    Gulf Shores, AL has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Gulf Shores, AL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 6.45 Average
    Gulf Shores, AL is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 51.87°
  • February 51.65°
  • March 57.65°
  • April 65.13°
  • May 71.58°
  • June 79.5°
  • July 82.18°
  • August 80.75°
  • September 74.97°
  • October 63.97°
  • November 57.27°
  • December 50.93°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Gulf Shores, AL

Earthquakes
Gulf Shores, AL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Gulf Shores, AL has a very high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Gulf Shores, AL has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Gulf Shores, AL has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in 36542: $51,138

Unemployment

Unemployment in Gulf Shores is 2.6%. It is lower than the state and national averages, 2.9% and 7.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 35.47%
White Collar - 64.53%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Robert Bentley
  • Sen. Jeff Sessions
  • Sen. Richard C. Shelby

City Representatives

  • Bradley Byrne

Neighborhood Info

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0 Cemeteries view all

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11 FCC Towers view all

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1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • We're sorry! No retirement homes found for 36542 in our database.