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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 36527 has 18,034 residents and 6,610 households (average 2.69 persons per household). The median age is 39.4 years, about the same as the state (39.7) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (48.3%). Largest groups are White (83.6%, much higher than the state average of 64.1% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (5.5%, much lower than the state average of 25.8%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	18,034Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	21,765Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	22,480Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	425.9 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$120,189Source: Census ACS

Households:	6,610Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$389,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.69Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	2.55Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	12,611	12,518	12,994	13,507	13,597	13,660	13,876	15,262	15,517	15,586	17,146	19,942	21,160	21,765
Decennial Census	12,109	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	18,034	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 39.4

Male Median Age: 38.8

Female Median Age: 39.9

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	501	735	807	649	460	448	454	611	642	672	665	566	494	396	349	246	153	105
Female	448	611	732	651	447	447	504	718	650	691	572	545	561	415	386	276	189	238
Total	949	1,346	1,539	1,300	907	895	958	1,329	1,292	1,363	1,237	1,111	1,055	811	735	522	342	343

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	15,071	85.86%
Black:	992	5.65%
Hispanic:*	752	4.28%
Asian:	418	2.38%
American Indian:	88	0.50%
Hawaiian:	13	0.07%
Other:	218	1.24%
Total:	17,552	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	8,953	49.65%	38.8 years
Females:	9,081	50.35%	39.9 years
Total:	18,034	100%	39.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	19,829	91.10%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	278	1.28%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	647	2.97%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,011	7.62%
Total Population:	21,765	100%
Total Native Population:	20,107	92.38%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,658	7.62%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $120,189, which is far above the national median ($80,734), is up $40,050 (50.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $26,101. Family households earn a median of $134,364 versus $46,953 for nonfamily households (a difference of $87,411). By gender, male median income is $88,724 and female is $58,463, which is above the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $30,261 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 67.0%, which is above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 4.2%, which is below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (52.1%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$80,139	$80,634	$75,657	$77,057	$82,485	$82,957	$83,399	$91,235	$94,088	$96,688	$103,882	$111,334	$112,672	$120,189
Median Family Income	$92,943	$97,410	$98,351	$97,887	$100,837	$107,298	$106,762	$111,106	$112,245	$115,931	$124,821	$133,487	$130,987	$134,364
Median NonFamily Income	$59,044	$50,913	$38,594	$46,845	$45,326	$40,845	$42,193	$50,313	$45,960	$47,346	$46,830	$47,527	$51,772	$46,953
Median Male Income	$61,706	$70,469	$66,895	$67,414	$72,650	$73,208	$70,855	$68,910	$69,041	$70,489	$74,286	$77,616	$83,718	$88,724
Median Female Income	$46,023	$47,594	$49,583	$50,959	$46,114	$46,250	$50,470	$50,843	$50,981	$52,946	$56,014	$52,028	$60,574	$58,463

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	9,905	63.40%
Unemployed:	435	2.78%
Not In Labor Force:	5,283	33.82%
Total:	15,623	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	5,163	52.13%
Service:	1,064	10.74%
Sales and Office:	2,091	21.11%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	619	6.25%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	968	9.77%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,905	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $389,000, which is much higher than the national median ($332,700), is up $130,700 (50.60%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $110,500. The median gross rent is $1,432, which is about the same as the national median ($1,413), is up $317 (28.43%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $184. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.05% (77.70% with a mortgage, 22.30% free-and-clear) and renters 23.95% - making this ZIP Code under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.36%, which is much lower than the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$258,300	$258,700	$247,100	$252,100	$263,000	$270,900	$281,200	$285,100	$278,500	$267,600	$285,000	$327,100	$348,200	$389,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	0	0.00%
$500 to $999:	198	11.22%
$1,000 to $1,499:	748	42.40%
$1,500 to $1,999:	382	21.66%
$2,000 to $2,499:	125	7.09%
$2,500 to $2,999:	94	5.33%
$3,000 or more:	114	6.46%
No Rent:	103	5.84%
Total:	1,764	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$1,115	$1,143	$1,120	$1,178	$1,125	$1,136	$1,140	$1,235	$1,248	$1,275	$1,351	$1,456	$1,373	$1,432

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,353	59.10%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,249	16.96%
Renter Occupied:	1,764	23.95%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	7,366	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	7,366	90.64%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	761	9.36%
Total Housing Units:	8,127	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	6,302	77.54%
Multi-Family Units:	1,538	18.92%
Other Units:	287	3.53%
Total Housing Units:	8,127	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 49.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 97.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 2.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 86.50%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 20.70%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 2.60%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%), up 1.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 2.10 percentage points. This points to rising hardship - a weaker consumer base, greater strain on public services, and job-market headwinds. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (46.39%). College enrollment is 18.11%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	150	1.11%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	227	1.68%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	2,343	17.34%
Some college, no degree:	2,806	20.77%
Associate's degree:	1,309	9.69%
Bachelor's degree:	3,759	27.82%
Graduate or professional degree:	2,918	21.60%
Total:	13,512	100%
High school or higher:	13,135	97.21%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,677	49.42%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	18,644	79.05%
Public Insurance:	4,456	18.89%
No Insurance:	484	2.05%
Total:	23,584	100%
Has Health Insurance:	23,100	97.95%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	3.3%	4.1%	3.5%	2.9%	2.5%	2.2%	1.4%	1.8%	2.3%	3.2%	1.8%	1.6%	4.4%	2.6%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	688	10.83%
Kindergarten:	222	3.50%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,946	46.39%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,344	21.17%
College or graduate school:	1,150	18.11%
Total:	6,350	100%
Early Childhood:	910	14.33%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,512	71.06%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Daphne, Alabama
City Alias:	Spanish Fort
Names to Avoid:	Timber Creek
County:	Baldwin County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	7:53:21 PM
Population:	18,034 [See All]
Area Code:	251
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	30.7413, -87.9003
Land Area:	42.342 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/36527/zip-code-36527.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	8,357Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	488Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	12,055Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	5,454Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,031Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	470Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$59,492,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$255,399,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	6,122Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Daphne-Fairhope-Foley, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:	19300Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	182,265Source: Census
MSA:	Mobile, AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:	42.342 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	6.472 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	6066.83 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0119648Source: Census
Place Name:	Daphne city; AlabamaSource: Census

ZIP Code 36527 in Daphne, AL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 36527

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 36527

Sources & References