36532 ZIP Code
Fairhope, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36532 |
| City/Town: | Fairhope |
| County: | Baldwin |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 35,824 |
| Median Household Income: | $84,886 |
| Per Capita Income: | $46,371 |
| Total Housing Units: | 16,674 |
| Median Home Value: | $384,500 |
| Land Area: | 73.2 sq miles
189.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 6.7 sq miles
17.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 30.4807, -87.8613 |
Population Information (36532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 35,824 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 17,033 | 47.5% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,791 | 52.5% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 47.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,382 | 3.9% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,522 | 4.2% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,015 | 8.4% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,075 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,698 | 4.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,107 | 8.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,263 | 11.9% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,132 | 11.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,027 | 5.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 3,491 | 9.7% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,671 | 13.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 3,505 | 9.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 936 | 2.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $384,500 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.4 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,414 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 16,674 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 14,309 | 85.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 2,365 | 14.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,982 | 83.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,327 | 16.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 26,132 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 338 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,003 | 3.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,447 | 17.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,785 | 18.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,461 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 7,815 | 29.9% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,283 | 20.2% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 94.9% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 50.1% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36532 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $84,886 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $122,414 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $100,772 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $46,371 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,856 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,277 | 96.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 517 | 3.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 13,315 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 12,279 | 80.4% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,904 | 12.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 1,087 | 7.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 7 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,180 | 89.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,775 | 5.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 116 | 0.3% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 256 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 670 | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 827 | 2.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 999 | 2.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,477 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 601 | 1.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 117 | 0.3% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 106 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 653 | 1.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36532 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 848 | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 707 | 4.9% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 840 | 5.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 878 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,418 | 9.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,684 | 11.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,188 | 15.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,485 | 17.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,153 | 8.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,108 | 14.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36532 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 12,839 | 84.0% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 413 | 2.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 67 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 232 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,514 | 9.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 24.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36532 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 136 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,141 | 7.5% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,300 | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 386 | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,343 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 657 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 191 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 921 | 6.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,895 | 12.4% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,319 | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,749 | 11.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 605 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 634 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 9.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (36532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 34,427 | 96.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 28,616 | 79.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,494 | 34.9% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,159 | 3.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36532 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 9,271 | 64.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,835 | 40.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 4,737 | 33.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 502 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 200 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 598 | 4.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36532 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,773 | 82.6% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 342 | 2.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 183 | 1.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 431 | 2.6% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 141 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 399 | 2.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 304 | 1.8% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,101 | 6.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36532 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 291 | 1.7% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 3,369 | 20.2% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 3,959 | 23.7% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 3,538 | 21.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,843 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,296 | 7.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,139 | 6.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 508 | 3.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 237 | 1.4% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 494 | 3.0% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36532 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 169 | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 542 | 3.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,487 | 14.9% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 8,120 | 48.7% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 4,250 | 25.5% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 1,106 | 6.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36532 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 2,319 | 16.2% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 181 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 11,693 | 81.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 52 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 64 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36532 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 418 | 2.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,878 | 27.1% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,776 | 47.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,237 | 22.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36532 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 430 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 310 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 311 | 2.6% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 642 | 5.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,645 | 22.1% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 3,930 | 32.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 2,906 | 24.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 808 | 6.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36532 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,782 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $498 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,414 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.09 | 2.38 |
Households (36532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 14,309 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,912 | 62.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,662 | 18.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,749 | 12.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,370 | 23.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,745 | 26.2% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,948 | 41.6% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.49 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.00 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36532 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 14,081 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,371 | 23.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 9,262 | 65.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 316 | 2.2% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,095 | 7.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,791 | 19.8% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36532 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,755 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 332 | 4.3% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 377 | 4.9% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 3,589 | 46.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,052 | 26.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,405 | 18.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 28,323 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,828 | 10.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 35,586 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,135 | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 60 | 1.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,474 | 35.6% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,601 | 62.9% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36532 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 32,196 | 89.9% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,499 | 9.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,026 | 57.9% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,358 | 38.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 982 | 28.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 115 | 3.3% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36532 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 34,988 | 97.7% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 620 | 1.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 836 | 134.8% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 836 | 134.8% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 836 | 134.8% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 323 | 52.1% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 29 | 4.7% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 15 | 2.4% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 263 | 42.4% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 13 | 2.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36532 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 34,442 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 33,250 | 96.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,192 | 3.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 711 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 430 | 1.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 23 | 0.1% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 28 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36532 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 14,309 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 13,586 | 94.9% | 89.4% |
Fairhope, AL36532