ZIP Code 36532
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Fairhope · Baldwin County · Alabama
- Population
- 27,829
- Median income
- $89,694
- Median home value
- $432,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.9%
- Land area
- 190.9 sq mi
146/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 56% vs US
higher than 82% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.6
Chicago
ZIP code 36532 in Fairhope, Alabama has a population of 27,829. The median household income is $89,694, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $432,600, 56% above the US average. 49.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36532 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 190.9 square miles in Fairhope, Baldwin County, Alabama. The area is home to 27,829 residents, producing a population density of 146 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 36532 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36532 sits at $89,694 (47% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $52,787. The poverty rate stands at 8.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.7%. On housing, the median home value is $432,600 (144% above the state average) with median rent at $1,427 per month, and 82.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36532 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.6, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Baldwin County, so you can benchmark 36532 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 36532
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$52,787
Per Capita Income
8.5%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
25.2 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?
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
$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.
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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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