Gulf Shores
City in Baldwin County, Alabama
Gulf Shores is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, with 15,014 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7 ft (2 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Bon Secour, 3.1 miles NW.
- 15,014residents (2020 Census)
- 7 ftelevation · 2 m
- 28.6 sq miland area · 74.1 km²
- 525 / sq mipopulation density
- 36542main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Gulf Shores
Gulf Shores is a resort city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,014.
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Living in Gulf Shores
- Median household income
- $78,188
- Median home value
- $382,700
- Median rent
- $1,483/mo
- Median age
- 50.8
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Gulf Shores had 15,014 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,014 |
|---|---|
| Density | 525 per sq mi (203 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Gulf Shores at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Baldwin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,014 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.60 sq mi (74.1 km²) |
| Water area | 4.82 sq mi (12.49 km²) |
| Elevation | 7 ft (2 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.2772° N, 87.7024° W |
| ZIP codes | 36542, 36511, 36547 |
| Official website | gulfshoresal.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0132272 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Gulf Shores
- Bon Secour3.1 mi NW
- Orange Beach6.5 mi E
- Foley8.5 mi N
- Elberta9.2 mi NE
- Magnolia Springs9.8 mi NW
- Perdido Beach12.9 mi NE
- Summerdale13.8 mi N
- Silverhill18.8 mi N
- Point Clear19.1 mi NW
- Robertsdale19.4 mi N
- Lillian19.4 mi NE
- Fairhope19.8 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Gulf Shores
What county is Gulf Shores in?
Gulf Shores is in Baldwin County, Alabama.
What is the population of Gulf Shores, AL?
15,014 people lived in Gulf Shores at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Gulf Shores, AL?
The main ZIP code is 36542. Other ZIP codes: 36511, 36547.
What is the elevation of Gulf Shores?
7 feet (2 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Gulf Shores?
Bon Secour (3.1 mi), Orange Beach (6.5 mi), Foley (8.5 mi), Elberta (9.2 mi), Magnolia Springs (9.8 mi).
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