Orange Beach
City in Baldwin County, Alabama

Orange Beach is a city in Baldwin County, Alabama, with 8,095 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 13 ft (4 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Elberta, 5.5 miles N.
- 8,095residents (2020 Census)
- 13 ftelevation · 4 m
- 14.8 sq miland area · 38.2 km²
- 548 / sq mipopulation density
- 36561ZIP code
About Orange Beach
Orange Beach is a resort city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. The population was 8,095 at the 2020 census. According to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 8,534.
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Living in Orange Beach
- Median household income
- $97,736
- Median home value
- $502,400
- Median rent
- $1,576/mo
- Median age
- 50.6
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Orange Beach had 8,095 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,095 |
|---|---|
| Density | 548 per sq mi (212 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Orange Beach at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Baldwin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,095 (2020) |
| Land area | 14.77 sq mi (38.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 30.2940° N, 87.5954° W |
| ZIP code | 36561 |
| Official website | cityoforangebeach.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0157144 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Orange Beach
- Elberta5.5 mi N
- Gulf Shores6.5 mi W
- Perdido Beach6.8 mi NE
- Bon Secour7.9 mi W
- Foley8.4 mi NW
- Magnolia Springs13.2 mi NW
- Lillian13.5 mi NE
- Summerdale13.8 mi NW
- Pensacola Station, FL17.1 mi E
- Warrington, FL19.0 mi E
- Myrtle Grove, FL19.3 mi NE
- Robertsdale19.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Orange Beach
What county is Orange Beach in?
Orange Beach is in Baldwin County, Alabama.
What is the population of Orange Beach, AL?
8,095 people lived in Orange Beach at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Orange Beach, AL?
The ZIP code of Orange Beach is 36561.
What is the elevation of Orange Beach?
13 feet (4 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Orange Beach?
Elberta (5.5 mi), Gulf Shores (6.5 mi), Perdido Beach (6.8 mi), Bon Secour (7.9 mi), Foley (8.4 mi).
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