Daphne, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36527
Baldwin County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,109
- 114/sq mi High-density area
- $120,189
- Median income Above-median income area
- $389,000
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Daphne pairs a top-decile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 10%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 22%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 114
- people per sq mi
- 76%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36527 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36527 (Daphne, AL) rose +1.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 215.2 in 2023 to 218.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36527 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama, home to 12,109 residents across 106.3 square miles, a density of 114 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36527 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,189 (97% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $47,871. The poverty rate is 4.5%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $389,000 (120% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 76.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,432.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baldwin County, so 36527 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 36527
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Daphne, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36527.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
88 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
48 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
40 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36527, 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
12,109
Population
106.3
Area (sq mi)
114
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36527?
36.7
Median Age
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Female
7.6%
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?
$120,189
Median Household Income
+97% vs state ZIP avg
$47,871
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36527 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Daphne, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$120,189 Top 3% higher than 97% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
8,127housing units
8,127
Total Housing Units
7,366
Occupied Units
761
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$389,000
Median Home Value
+120% vs state ZIP avg
$1,432
Median Rent
2004
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
+1.4%
YoY Change (2024)
218
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+118%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36527 have increased 1.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 149 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 166 |
| 2022 | +15.8% | 193 |
| 2023 | +11.7% | 215 |
| 2024 | +1.4% | 218 |
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 470 business establishments in ZIP 36527, employing approximately 6,122 people with a combined annual payroll of $255,399,000.
470
Businesses
6,122
Employees
$255.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 88 | 18.7% |
| Construction | 50 | 10.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 10.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 48 | 10.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 40 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 8.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 33 | 7.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 29 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 25 | 5.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 16 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.5% |
| Information | 7 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 36527 vs 36526 →
ZIP 36527 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36526
Daphne (36526)
27,890 residents
- 36527
Daphne (36527)
12,109 residents
- 36551 8,258
Loxley (36551)
8,258 residents
- 36578 1,749
Stapleton (36578)
1,749 residents
- 36559 233
Montrose (36559)
233 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36527 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36527 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36527
Daphne (36527)
$120,189 median income
- 36526
Daphne (36526)
$88,750 median income
- 36551
Loxley (36551)
$76,354 median income
- 36578
Stapleton (36578)
$53,490 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36527 ranks the highest of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36527, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (12,109 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36527 in?
ZIP code 36527 (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 36527?
ZIP code 36527 in Daphne, AL has a population of 12,109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36527?
The median household income in ZIP 36527 is $120,189, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36527?
The median home value in ZIP 36527 is $389,000, which is 40% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36527?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36527 is White at 80.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36527?
ZIP code 36527 has 470 business establishments employing approximately 6,122 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36527?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36527 are: Retail trade (88), Construction (50), Professional, scientific, and technical services (49). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36527?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36527 increased by 1.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 36527?
In ZIP code 36527, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.4% 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 36527?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36527 is 28.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36527?
In ZIP code 36527, approximately 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36527?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36527 is 4.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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