ZIP Code 36526
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Daphne · Baldwin County · Alabama
- Population
- 27,890
- Median income
- $88,750
- Median home value
- $322,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42.1%
- Land area
- 96.9 sq mi
288/sq mi
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
▲ 16% vs US
higher than 70% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.4
Chicago
ZIP code 36526 in Daphne, Alabama has a population of 27,890. The median household income is $88,750, which is 16% above the national average. Median home value is $322,100, 16% above the US average. 42.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36526 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 96.9 square miles in Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama. The area is home to 27,890 residents, producing a population density of 288 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36526 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36526 sits at $88,750 (46% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $42,763. The poverty rate stands at 7.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $322,100 (82% above the state average) with median rent at $1,403 per month, and 73.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36526 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baldwin County, so you can benchmark 36526 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 36526
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36526.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
144 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
120 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
102 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
94 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36526, Daphne, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
27,890
Population
96.9
Area (sq mi)
288
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36526?
38.4
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
4.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$88,750
Median Household Income
+46% vs state
$42,763
Per Capita Income
7.6%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.9 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
15,035
Total Housing Units
14,097
Occupied Units
938
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$322,100
Median Home Value
+82% vs state
$1,403
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+4.0%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36526 have increased 4.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.7% | 155 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 173 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 196 |
| 2023 | +20.9% | 237 |
| 2024 | +4.0% | 246 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,014 business establishments in ZIP 36526, employing approximately 12,379 people with a combined annual payroll of $628,025,000.
1,014
Businesses
12,379
Employees
$628.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 144 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 120 | 11.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 102 | 10.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 97 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 94 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 88 | 8.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 79 | 7.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 65 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 6.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 50 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.4% |
| Information | 23 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 17 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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