Medicare in Baldwin County
Baldwin County's county seat is Bay Minette, on Alabama's Gulf Coast side of the state. The U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 population estimates put the number of Baldwin County residents age 65 and older at 55,923, so many of your neighbors are making the same Medicare decisions. Thomas Hospital in Fairhope, operated by Infirmary Health, is a major community hospital in the county.
Medicare Advantage and Part D plan availability and provider networks are set county by county, and they can change each year. We check what is offered where you live, then confirm your doctors, hospitals and prescriptions before you enroll. We are an independent agency licensed in Alabama, helping Baldwin County residents by phone or video call.
Baldwin County Medicare at a glance
| Baldwin County | Alabama | |
|---|---|---|
| Residents age 65 and older | 55,923 | 932,312 statewide |
| Share of residents age 65+ | 22.1% | 18.3% statewide |
| People with Medicare | 67,493 | 1,148,442 statewide |
| Enrolled in Medicare Advantage | 39,105 | 706,387 statewide |
| Medicare Advantage share | 57.9% | 61.5% statewide |
Figures come from the Census Bureau and CMS (September 2026).
With roughly 55,923 residents age 65 and older, Baldwin County is 4th among 67 Alabama counties for older residents. That group is 22.1% of its population, compared with 18.3% across Alabama. About 18,982 more people are 60 to 64 and are heading toward Medicare; our turning 65 guide explains their first steps. Among residents 65 and older, 59% are 65 to 74, 32% are 75 to 84 and 9% are 85 or older (Census 2023 estimates). CMS data show 57.9% of Baldwin County residents with Medicare chose Medicare Advantage, which is close to the 61.5% average across Alabama. What most people do in a county is less important than what fits you. We weigh Medicare Advantage against Original Medicare with Medigap using your doctors, your drugs and your budget.
Who has Medicare in Baldwin County
The U.S. Department of Agriculture classifies Baldwin County as a metro county (counties in metro areas of fewer than 250,000 population). Counties like this tend to have a wider choice of hospitals and Medicare plans than rural ones, though networks still differ plan by plan.
CMS counts 64,196 Medicare beneficiaries in Baldwin County (2023). Their average age is 74, older than the Alabama average of 72. About 6% are “dual eligible,” meaning they have both Medicare and Medicaid, lower than the state figure of 14%.
Among people in Original Medicare in Baldwin County, CMS reported about 624 emergency room visits and 219 inpatient hospital stays per 1,000 beneficiaries in 2023, which is close to the state average for emergency visits (600) and close to it for hospital stays (247). About 11% received home health care. These figures describe how people use care under Original Medicare; they do not show what any plan covers or costs.
Sources: CMS Medicare Geographic Variation, 2023; USDA Rural-Urban Continuum Codes, 2023.
Communities and ZIP codes in Baldwin County
The largest communities in Baldwin County by 2023 Census population estimates are Daphne (30,321), Fairhope (24,974), Foley (24,873), Gulf Shores (16,850), Spanish Fort (10,923), Orange Beach (8,534). Each figure counts only the people living inside the county.
ZIP codes that fall mostly inside Baldwin County include 36507, 36511, 36526, 36527, 36530, 36532, 36535, 36542, 36547, 36549, 36550, 36551, 36555, 36559 and 9 more. Plan availability can change by ZIP code, so have yours ready when we compare plans.
Questions about your Medicare options?
Reach out to us: fill out our short form or call (571) 354-0146, and a licensed agent will compare the plans available to you, check your doctors and drugs, and stay with you each year at renewal. For general Medicare information, the federal helpline is 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227).
Medicare resources from official sources
- Medicare Plan Finder on Medicare.gov, searchable by ZIP code.
- HealthCare.gov if you are not yet on Medicare.
- Medicare Care Compare for hospitals and doctors.
- Social Security: Medicare to enroll or check status.
- Alabama Department of Insurance: Alabama’s insurance regulator, including agent license lookup.
Coverage we offer Baldwin County residents
Here is what we can help Baldwin County residents with, drawing on plans from many insurers: ICHRA, group health insurance, life insurance, final expense insurance, annuities, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement (Medigap), Part D drug plans and ACA health insurance.
Let's check your Baldwin County options together
We will confirm your doctors and prescriptions before you enroll, at no cost to you.
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Baldwin County compared with similar Alabama counties
| County | Residents 65+ | Medicare Advantage share | Dual eligible share | Area type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County | 66,539 | 46.4% | 7% | Metro |
| Shelby County | 40,691 | 61.0% | 6% | Metro |
| Mobile County | 73,219 | 70.9% | 15% | Metro |
| Montgomery County | 37,666 | 63.3% | 13% | Metro |
| Tuscaloosa County | 34,292 | 59.1% | 18% | Metro |
| Lee County | 25,595 | 58.0% | 12% | Metro |
See every Alabama county in our Alabama directory or go to our Alabama Medicare hub.