Gulf Shores, Alabama

Gulf Shores, Alabama
Condominiums and hotels on the beach
Motto(s): 
Small Town, Big Beach
Location of Gulf Shores in Baldwin County, Alabama.
Coordinates: 30°16′4″N 87°42′5″W / 30.26778°N 87.70139°W / 30.26778; -87.70139
Country United States
State Alabama
CountyBaldwin
Government
  MayorRobert Craft
Area
  Total
33.21 sq mi (86.01 km2)
  Land28.36 sq mi (73.46 km2)
  Water4.84 sq mi (12.55 km2)
Elevation
7 ft (2 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
15,014
  Density529.35/sq mi (204.38/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
ZIP Codes
36542, 36547
Area code251
FIPS code01-32272
GNIS feature ID0119462
Websitewww.gulfshoresal.gov

Gulf Shores is a resort city in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 15,014.