ZIP Code 36562

In ZIP code 36562, near Gulf Shores, households earn a median of $38,094, while per-capita income sits at $23,030. That gap hints at smaller households or more single earners spread across the area. With a median home value of $136,200 and a county property tax rate of 0.30%, annual property taxes run around $409. A 7.00% combined sales tax applies to purchases, which adds up for anyone spending most of their income locally. Day-to-day budgeting here leans heavily on sales tax costs, since property taxes stay low and housing prices remain well below what nearby coastal markets often command.