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ZIP 36526

Part of Daphne, AL
Pop. 36,484·Baldwin County·44th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,556/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.3%
vs US Median
-$409
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ZIP 36526 · $1,556
More affordable than 70% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,240
1 BR
$1,360
2 BR
$1,520
3 BR
$1,910
4 BR+
$2,450
Research median
$1,520/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,672/yr
At $1,556/mo median
Location
CityDaphne
StateAL
CountyBaldwin County
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Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36526 (Daphne, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 42.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
36,484
Median income
$88,750
Median age
38.4
Renters
26.4%
Age distribution
25.2%
19%
27.7%
16.4%
Under 1825.2%
18–3419%
35–5427.7%
55–6411.8%
65+16.4%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
77%
14.1%
White77%
Black14.1%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian1.3%
Other1.1%
Education (25+)
22.4%
29%
42.1%
No HS diploma6.5%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+42.1%
Housing tenure
73.6%
26.4%
Owner73.6%
Renter26.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36526 in Daphne, AL has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,273 → $1,556
up 22.2%
Income
$76,810 → $88,750
up 15.5%
Population
34,627 → 36,484
up 5.4%
Renter share
27.3% → 26.4%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
38.6% → 42.1%
+3.5 pts
Median age
36.9 → 38.4
+1.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 36526 in Daphne, AL has increased 22.2% since 2021, going from about $1,273 per month to roughly $1,556 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 36526 in Daphne, AL now reports about $88,750, up from $76,810 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.7 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 34,627 to 36,484 between 2021 and 2024, a 5.4% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 38.6% to 42.1%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 36526 in Daphne, AL reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36526 covers Daphne, AL. The median rent here is $1,556/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,520/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($88,750/yr), ZIP 36526 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36526?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36526 (Daphne, AL) is $1,556. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36526 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36526's median rent of $1,556/mo is $409 (21%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36526 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36526 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #44 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,556/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36526?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $62,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,556/mo in ZIP 36526. The local median household income is $88,750/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36526?

Rent in ZIP 36526 has increased 1.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36526 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36526 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,556/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($88,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36526 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36526 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 26.4% of ZIP 36526 households are renters, while 73.6% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36526 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36526 compare to the rest of Daphne?

ZIP 36526 sits right at the Daphne citywide median of $1,556/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36526 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36526 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,556/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 36526's median household income ($88,750/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36526 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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