ZIP Code 36561

In ZIP code 36561, near Gulf Shores, homes carry a median value of $574,500, yet the county-level effective property tax rate is just 0.30%, yielding an annual tax bill of roughly $1,724. With median household income at $98,295 and per-capita income at $65,588, that levy consumes under two percent of a typical household's yearly earnings. The 7.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases rather than property, so it does not add to the ownership cost. High home values paired with a low rate keep the tax load small against local incomes.