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Orange Beach, Alabama · ZIP 36561

Orange Beach — ZIP 36561

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Orange Beach (36561) scores 65/100 — Fair for Alabama. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $689K.

65OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100
Violent crime share21%
Property crime share79%

No local proficiency is reported; this fallback uses nearby or county data where available, otherwise grade-band coverage.

School index65/100
Schools nearby2

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index22/100
Typical home value$689K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Jun 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Elberta, AlabamaElbertaZIP 36530
44▼21 vs here
Bon Secour, AlabamaBon SecourZIP 36511
57▼8 vs here
Lillian, AlabamaLillianZIP 36549
65= even vs here
Foley, AlabamaFoleyZIP 36535
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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$689K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,807

Violent Crime

482

Property Crime

2,325

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Baldwin County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Orange Beach MiddleHigh School07–12662Not reportedNot reported
Orange Beach Elementary SchoolPK–06600Not reportedNot reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: state proficiency isn't reported for the schools in this ZIP, so the Schools score uses nearby or county data where available and otherwise grade-band coverage.

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Demographics

Population

9,275

Median Income

$98K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

53.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 36561 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 36561 has a school score of 65/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 36561 is approximately $689K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 36561 in Orange Beach has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.