ZIP Code 36542

Households in ZIP code 36542, centered on Gulf Shores, bring in a median income of $79,639, while per-capita income sits at $44,566. With a median home value of $383,500 and a county effective property tax rate of 0.30%, annual property taxes on such a home would run roughly $1,150. That leaves breathing room in a budget shaped by everyday costs, including a combined sales tax rate of 7.00%. The gap between median household and per-capita income also hints at a mix of household sizes and earners across the area.