ZIP Code 36542: Gulf Shores, AL
ZIP code 36542 is assigned to Gulf Shores in Baldwin County, Alabama. Its reference point is at latitude 30.2717 and longitude -87.7589 (30°16'18.1"N 87°45'32.0"W).
Location Overview of ZIP Code 36542
Gulf Shores has 2 ZIP codes in our directory, and Baldwin County has 26.
Alabama has 872 ZIP codes listed in total.
The nearest listed ZIP code is 36511 in Bon Secour, about 3.0 mi to the north.
| ZIP code | 36542 |
|---|---|
| Place | Gulf Shores |
| County | Baldwin County |
| State | Alabama |
| Country | United States |
| Latitude | 30.2717 |
| Longitude | -87.7589 |
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Map of ZIP Code 36542
Map centred on 30.2717, -87.7589. The pin marks the ZIP code's reference point, not its boundary.
Photos of Gulf Shores, Alabama
Video: Gulf Shores, Alabama
Top 10 Best Things to do in Gulf Shores, Alabama [ Gulf Shores Travel Guide 4k 2026 ] — by Travel Explorer · Watch on YouTube
ZIP Codes Near 36542
These 16 ZIP codes have the closest reference points to 36542, measured in a straight line.
Nearby Cities and Towns
The closest places to ZIP code 36542, measured in a straight line from its reference point. Road distances will be longer.
- Bon Secour – 3.0 mi north
- Magnolia Springs – 8.9 mi north
- Foley – 10 mi north
- Orange Beach – 11 mi east
- Elberta – 13 mi northeast
- Summerdale – 15 mi north
- Fairhope – 17 mi northwest
- Point Clear – 17 mi northwest
- Silverhill – 17 mi north
- Lillian – 19 mi northeast
- Dauphin Island – 21 mi west
- Robertsdale – 21 mi north
Schools Near Gulf Shores
If you are moving to ZIP code 36542, check with the education authority that serves Gulf Shores, Baldwin County which schools cover your street address.
Looking at nearby areas such as Bon Secour, Magnolia Springs and Foley widens the choice of state, private and international schools. The links below open live Google Maps results centred on this location.
Parks and Outdoor Recreation
Use the map above to explore green space around Gulf Shores, then zoom out to find larger parks, trails and nature areas in the wider Alabama area.
Hospitals and Healthcare
Hospitals, clinics and pharmacies serving Gulf Shores can be found with the searches below. In an emergency in the United States, call 911.
Residents may also use facilities in nearby Bon Secour, Magnolia Springs and Foley.
Shopping and Dining in Gulf Shores
For places to eat and shop near ZIP code 36542, the searches below show up-to-date listings around this location.
Libraries and Historical Places
Public libraries, museums and historic sites near Gulf Shores, Alabama can be found with the searches below.
For local history, try the archives of Baldwin County along with the name Gulf Shores.
Roads, Rivers and Lakes
From ZIP code 36542, Bon Secour lies about 3.0 mi to the north, Magnolia Springs lies about 8.9 mi to the north, Foley lies about 9.9 mi to the northeast, Orange Beach lies about 11 mi to the east and FPO lies about 11 mi to the northeast in a straight line. Use the directions link for routes and road names.
Rivers, lakes and coastline near Gulf Shores show up on the map above, or you can search for them directly.
Frequently Asked Questions About ZIP Code 36542
Photo & Video Credits
- Photo 1 (“Front with large live oak trees 4-2015”): Sandy Forsman, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Photo 2 (“Portunus sayi 86331115”): drnancyjackson, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
- Video: “Top 10 Best Things to do in Gulf Shores, Alabama [ Gulf Shores Travel Guide 4k 2026 ]” by Travel Explorer, embedded from YouTube. All rights belong to the creator.
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