Fairhope, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36532
Baldwin County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,829
- 146/sq mi High-density area
- $89,694
- Median income Above-median income area
- $432,600
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 49.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairhope pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 18%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 146
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36532 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 36532 (Fairhope, AL) rose +4.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 273.0 in 2023 to 284.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36532 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Fairhope, Baldwin County, Alabama, with 27,829 residents across 190.9 square miles, a density of 146 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36532 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,694 (47% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,787. The poverty rate is 8.5%, with unemployment at 2.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $432,600 (144% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 82.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,427.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Baldwin County, so 36532 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 36532
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairhope, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36532.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
160 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
146 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
141 establishments
- Construction
Construction
125 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
102 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 36532, Fairhope, 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
27,829
Population
190.9
Area (sq mi)
146
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36532?
49.6
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
3.0%
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?
$89,694
Median Household Income
+47% vs state ZIP avg
$52,787
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36532 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Fairhope, 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)
$89,694 Top 9% higher than 91% 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
17,824housing units
17,824
Total Housing Units
15,511
Occupied Units
2,313
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$432,600
Median Home Value
+144% vs state ZIP avg
$1,427
Median Rent
1999
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
+4.1%
YoY Change (2024)
284
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+184%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36532 have increased 4.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 192 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 214 |
| 2022 | +18.2% | 254 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 273 |
| 2024 | +4.1% | 284 |
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 1,141 business establishments in ZIP 36532, employing approximately 10,167 people with a combined annual payroll of $476,356,000.
1,141
Businesses
10,167
Employees
$476.4M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 160 | 14.0% |
| Retail trade | 146 | 12.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 141 | 12.4% |
| Construction | 125 | 11.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 102 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 97 | 8.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 97 | 8.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 83 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 2.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 15 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.1% |
| Information | 9 | 0.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 0.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
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 36532 vs 36564 →
ZIP 36532 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
- 36532
Fairhope (36532)
27,829 residents
- 36535
Foley (36535)
26,767 residents
- 36576 4,143
Silverhill (36576)
4,143 residents
- 36555 654
Magnolia Springs (36555)
654 residents
- 36559 233
Montrose (36559)
233 residents
- 36564 107
Point Clear (36564)
107 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36532 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36532 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36532
Fairhope (36532)
$89,694 median income
- 36526
Daphne (36526)
$88,750 median income
- 36555
Magnolia Springs (36555)
$86,705 median income
- 36576
Silverhill (36576)
$81,048 median income
- 36535
Foley (36535)
$66,714 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36532 ranks the highest of 5 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 36532, 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 (27,829 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 36532 in?
ZIP code 36532 (Fairhope) 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 36532?
ZIP code 36532 in Fairhope, AL has a population of 27,829 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36532?
The median household income in ZIP 36532 is $89,694, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36532?
The median home value in ZIP 36532 is $432,600, which is 56% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36532?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36532 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36532?
ZIP code 36532 has 1,141 business establishments employing approximately 10,167 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36532?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36532 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (160), Retail trade (146), Health care and social assistance (141). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36532?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36532 increased by 4.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 36532?
In ZIP code 36532, 66.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.9% 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 36532?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36532 is 25.2 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 36532?
In ZIP code 36532, approximately 82.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36532?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36532 is 8.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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