PlainZIP

Daphne, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36526

Baldwin County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

27,890
288/sq mi
$88,750
Median income
$322,100
Median home value
42.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Daphne pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 30%
home value, US ZIPs
288
people per sq mi
74%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36526 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36526 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama, with 27,890 residents across 96.9 square miles, a density of 288 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36526 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $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%. Median home value sits at $322,100 (82% above the state average), median rent at $1,403 a month, and owner-occupancy at 73.6%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.4, and the average commute is 26 minutes. To put 36526 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Baldwin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 36526

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Daphne, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36526.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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

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Who lives in ZIP 36526?

38.4

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 77.0%
African American 14.1%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%

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

How ZIP 36526 ranks nationally

Daphne, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$88,750 Top 28% higher than 72% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.1%

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

Owner 73.6%
Renter 26.4%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 36526 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36526 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36526 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36526 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36559 Montrose, AL 233 4.0 mi
36527 Daphne, AL 12,109 5.9 mi
36532 Fairhope, AL 27,829 9.0 mi
36551 Loxley, AL 8,258 6.7 mi
36576 Silverhill, AL 4,143 8.2 mi
36564 Point Clear, AL 107 10.2 mi
36578 Stapleton, AL 1,749 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Baldwin County

36532 standard
Fairhope, AL
Pop: 27,829
36535 standard
Foley, AL
Pop: 26,767
36507 standard
Bay Minette, AL
Pop: 19,090
36542 standard
Gulf Shores, AL
Pop: 12,705
36567 standard
Robertsdale, AL
Pop: 12,672
36527 standard
Daphne, AL
Pop: 12,109

Related Areas

Baldwin County Daphne, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36526 in? ▼
ZIP code 36526 (Daphne) is located in Baldwin County, Alabama. Baldwin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/baldwin-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36526? ▼
ZIP code 36526 in Daphne, AL has a population of 27,890 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36526? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36526 is $88,750, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36526? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36526 is $322,100, which is 16% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36526? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36526 is White at 77.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36526? ▼
ZIP code 36526 has 1,014 business establishments employing approximately 12,379 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36526? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36526 are: Retail trade (144), Health care and social assistance (120), Professional, scientific, and technical services (102). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36526? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36526 increased by 4.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 146%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36526? ▼
In ZIP code 36526, 64.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36526? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36526 is 25.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36526? ▼
In ZIP code 36526, approximately 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36526? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36526 is 7.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.