ZIP Code 36550

With per-capita income at $20,549 in ZIP code 36550, near Gulf Shores, household earnings sit below many parts of the state, so everyday costs carry real weight. Property taxes run 0.30% at the county level, a low rate that eases the load for anyone owning a home here. Sales tax, though, adds up at 7.00% on purchases, which takes a noticeable bite out of spending on groceries, clothing, and other goods. Together these rates shape a tight budget where housing costs stay contained but daily buying power is trimmed by the sales tax.