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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36542

Baldwin County · Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL

Typical home value

$457,254[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.0%
5-year / yr
+4.2%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+61.0%
vs metro
+53.9%
vs state
+133.3%
ZIP 36542 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36542 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 36542 is worth $457,254 — 53.9% above the Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, AL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,454 a month — a 3.8% 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
$1,454[2]
Gross yield
3.8%[2]
Cap rate
2.3%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,338[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
18,906[3]
Median household income
$79,639[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
2
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
0
  • Gulf Shores Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Gulf Shores City

    1,162 students

  • Gulf Shores Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Gulf Shores City

    600 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 yield3.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.3%
Annual rent$17,447

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$2,312
Loan principal$365,803
Down payment$91,451
Total interest paid$466,561

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 ratio1.93
Monthly cost to own$2,804
Monthly rent$1,454

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
22nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
0th percentile[2]
Property tax
71st percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36542?
The typical home in 36542 is worth $457,254, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36542?
Home values in 36542 are down 2.0% over the past year, and up 4.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 36542?
A typical home in 36542 rents for about $1,454 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 36542?
The effective property tax rate in 36542 is 0.3% — roughly $1,338 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36542?
ZIP code 36542 has a population of 18,906 and a median household income of $79,639.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Fairhope, AL

    Typical home
    $465,430
    Gross yield
    5.5%
  • Magnolia Springs, AL

    Typical home
    $388,657
    Gross yield
  • Spanish Fort, AL

    Typical home
    $385,277
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • Elberta, AL

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

    Typical home
    $328,982
    Gross yield
    5.9%
  • Lillian CDP, AL

    Typical home
    $314,309
    Gross yield

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