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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36526

Baldwin County · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Typical home value

$328,982[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-0.1%
5-year / yr
+5.2%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+15.8%
vs metro
+10.7%
vs state
+67.8%
ZIP 36526 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36526 in AL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 36526 is worth $328,982 — 10.7% above the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 0.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,613 a month — a 5.9% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,613[2]
Gross yield
5.9%[2]
Cap rate
3.5%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,098[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Baldwin County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Relatively High
Wildfire
Relatively Moderate
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very High
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively Low

#Who lives here

Population
36,484[3]
Median household income
$88,750[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Baldwin County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+1,980[5]
Moved in
7,573
Moved out
5,593

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
7
Elementary
3
Middle
2
High
2
  • Daphne High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Baldwin County

    1,799 students

  • Belforest Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Baldwin County

    1,076 students

  • Daphne East Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–6 · Baldwin County

    963 students

  • Daphne Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Baldwin County

    825 students

  • Daphne Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–3 · Baldwin County

    645 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.9%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.5%
Annual rent$19,352

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,664
Loan principal$263,186
Down payment$65,796
Total interest paid$335,679

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.26
Monthly cost to own$2,028
Monthly rent$1,613

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
50th percentile[1]
Rental yield
80th percentile[2]
Property tax
94th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36526?
The typical home in 36526 is worth $328,982, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36526?
Home values in 36526 are down 0.1% over the past year, and up 5.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 36526?
A typical home in 36526 rents for about $1,613 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.9%.
What is the property tax rate in 36526?
The effective property tax rate in 36526 is 0.3% — roughly $1,098 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36526?
ZIP code 36526 has a population of 36,484 and a median household income of $88,750.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Lillian CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $314,309
    Gross yield
  • Elberta, AL

    Typical home
    $345,210
    Gross yield
  • Foley, AL

    Typical home
    $303,401
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Silverhill, AL

    Typical home
    $297,101
    Gross yield
  • Stapleton CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $294,055
    Gross yield
  • AL

    Typical home
    $293,560
    Gross yield

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