Summerdale Alabama Map

About Summerdale, Alabama

Summerdale is a locality in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,593. The population density is 57.1 people per km². Summerdale is located at 30.4877°N, 87.6997°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36535.

Summerdale, Alabama, exhales a humid, verdant breath under the wide Southern sky, a place where the flatlands meet the gentle rise of the coastal plain. It lies 14.5 miles east-south-east of Daphne, AL (from Daphne, AL: bearing 123°T), and is situated 5.7 miles north of Foley. Here, the air hangs thick with the scent of pine needles and damp earth, a perfume that deepens as the sun begins its slow descent, painting the sky in hues of bruised plum and molten gold. Cypress knees, gnarled sentinels, stand guard along the slow-moving creeks, their roots submerged in water that mirrors the overarching canopy of live oaks and magnolias, their branches draped with Spanish moss like ethereal veils. The landscape itself feels like a breath held, a moment of quiet anticipation before the evening chorus of cicadas and tree frogs begins its nightly symphony. The history of Summerdale is a quiet hum beneath the surface of its present-day serenity, a narrative woven from threads of agriculture and the enduring spirit of its settlers. Once a region shaped by cotton fields and the promise of fertile ground, its economy has gradually shifted, embracing the bounty of the surrounding forests and the proximity to the Gulf Coast's vibrant life. Though no grand monuments mark its founding, the enduring character of Summerdale lies in the sturdy, unpretentious homes and the welcoming smiles of its residents, a testament to a way of life that values community and the simple, profound beauty of its natural surroundings. The occasional rumble of a freight train passing through serves as a reminder of connections to the wider world, yet the heart of Summerdale beats at its own deliberate, unhurried tempo.

About This Summerdale Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Summerdale, Alabama with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Summerdale and Baldwin County.

Detailed location data for Summerdale includes the ZIP code (36580), telephone area code (386), county seat of Baldwin County (Bay Minette), and school district assignment (Baldwin County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Summerdale is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.