ZIP Code 36527
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Daphne · Baldwin County · Alabama
- Population
- 12,109
- Median income
- $120,189
- Median home value
- $389,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.4%
- Land area
- 106.3 sq mi
114/sq mi
▲ 58% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 40% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.7
Chicago
ZIP code 36527 in Daphne, Alabama has a population of 12,109. The median household income is $120,189, which is 58% above the national average. Median home value is $389,000, 40% above the US average. 49.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36527 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 106.3 square miles in Daphne, Baldwin County, Alabama. The area is home to 12,109 residents, producing a population density of 114 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 36527 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36527 sits at $120,189 (97% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $47,871. The poverty rate stands at 4.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $389,000 (120% above the state average) with median rent at $1,432 per month, and 76.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36527 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baldwin County, so you can benchmark 36527 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 36527
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$47,871
Per Capita Income
4.5%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 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?
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
$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.
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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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