ZIP Code 36542 – Gulf Shores, AL
Gulf Shores, Alabama · Baldwin County · Central time
| ZIP code | 36542 |
|---|---|
| City | Gulf Shores |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Baldwin County |
| Population | 18,906 |
| Time zone | Central · local time |
| ZIP type | Standard (has a Census ZCTA area) |
| Land area | 52.03 sq mi |
| Center (lat, long) | 30.2696, -87.7506 |
Area codes in this area
These are the area codes that most often serve ZIP 36542 (including overlays). The exact area code depends on the phone number — landlines, mobiles and overlays can differ even on the same street.
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About ZIP 36542
ZIP code 36542 is assigned to Gulf Shores, Alabama. It lies in Baldwin County. Its Census area covers about 52.03 square miles of land. The closest neighboring ZIP is 36511 (Bon Secour), about 2.5 miles away.
Every address in 36542 also has a 4-digit add-on code (ZIP+4) that points to a smaller delivery area. Use the box above to find it.
Sources: US Census Bureau (ZCTA, county relationship files), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), NANPA via NumberResearch.org (CC BY 4.0). Map © OpenStreetMap contributors. ZIP areas are approximate. Population: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates, 2024 (ZCTA). Data sources