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Foley, AL

City in Baldwin County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36535.

Population

24,026

Land area

35.3sq mi

People per sq mi

682

ZIP codes

1

Foley and its ZIP codes

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Foley at a glance

  • Foley is about 6.8 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
  • It is the 27th most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
  • Households here earn a median of $66,336 a year, 4% more than the Alabama figure of $63,999.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $289,300 (38% above Alabama) and median rent is $1,242 a month.

Local data for Foley, AL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Foley, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$66,336

Poverty rate

11.0%

Median home value

$289,300

Median rent

$1,242/mo

Homeownership

70.9%

Bachelor's or higher

24.6%

Median age

52.7

Average commute

25.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,909), Irish Americans (2,822), Mexican Americans (1,064).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baldwin County. PPP loans are for Foley.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.3%

Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$53,357

87,943 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$63,905

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$2.3B

FY 2026, $10,003 per person

Baldwin County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Foley, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone79.3%
  • Carpooled7.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.2%
  • Bicycle0.4%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
  • Worked from home10.5%

Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Foley, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: hurricane

Storm events since 1996

759

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

9,007

9.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

90° / 39°F

69.0 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Foley, AL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.7%

U.S. 33.3% +2.4 pts

Diabetes

15.1%

U.S. 12.1% +3.0 pts

Smoking

13.5%

U.S. 12.8% +0.7 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.7%

U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts

ZIP codes in Foley

1 in or overlapping Foley. Population shown

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Cities near Foley

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Magnolia SpringsTown5.7 mi0.9
SummerdaleTown5.8 mi10.7
Bon SecourCensus-designated place6.3 mi4.3
Gulf ShoresCity8.2 mi28.7
ElbertaTown8.6 mi7
Orange BeachCity9.4 mi14.7
RobertsdaleCity11 mi6.9
SilverhillTown11 mi1.3
Perdido BeachTown11 mi1.2
LillianCensus-designated place14 mi1.9
Point ClearCensus-designated place14 mi4.6
FairhopeCity16 mi14.8
LoxleyCity19 mi31.9
DaphneCity20 mi20.3
Myrtle Grove, FLCensus-designated place22 mi6.6
Pensacola Station, FLCensus-designated place23 mi8.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Foley, AL in?
Foley is in Baldwin County, Alabama.
What ZIP codes are in Foley, AL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Foley include 36535.
What is the population of Foley, AL?
About 24,026 people live in Foley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Foley?
Nearby places include Magnolia Springs (5.7 mi), Summerdale (5.8 mi), Bon Secour (6.3 mi), Gulf Shores (8.2 mi), Elberta (8.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023