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ZIP 36527

Pop. 21,765·Baldwin County·33rd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,666/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.2%
vs US Median
-$299
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ZIP 36527 · $1,666
More affordable than 61% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,410
2 BR
$1,580
3 BR
$1,990
4 BR+
$2,550
Research median
$1,580/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$19,992/yr
At $1,666/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyBaldwin County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.5% YoY, +2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36527 (Spanish Fort, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 49.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,765
Median income
$120,189
Median age
36.7
Renters
23.9%
Age distribution
29.3%
19.3%
25.5%
14.1%
Under 1829.3%
18–3419.3%
35–5425.5%
55–6411.8%
65+14.1%
Gender
50.6%
49.4%
Male50.6%
Female49.4%
Race & ethnicity
80.3%
White80.3%
Black5.3%
Hispanic5.5%
Asian1.9%
Other6.9%
Education (25+)
17.3%
30.5%
49.4%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma17.3%
Some college30.5%
Bachelor's+49.4%
Housing tenure
76.1%
23.9%
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36527 in Spanish Fort, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$103,882 → $120,189
up 15.7%
Population
17,146 → 21,765
up 26.9%
Renter share
27.2% → 23.9%
-3.3 pts
Bachelor's+
49.4% → 49.4%
+0.0 pts
Median age
36.2 → 36.7
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 36527 in Spanish Fort, AL now reports about $120,189, up from $103,882 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 36527 in Spanish Fort, AL adding about 4,619 residents over the five-year window, up 26.9% on net. The renter share has eased from 27.2% to 23.9%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36527 covers Spanish Fort, AL. The median rent here is $1,666/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,410/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,580/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($120,189/yr), ZIP 36527 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36527?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36527 (Spanish Fort, AL) is $1,666. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36527 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36527's median rent of $1,666/mo is $299 (15%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36527 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36527 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #33 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $1,666/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36527?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,666/mo in ZIP 36527. The local median household income is $120,189/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36527?

Rent in ZIP 36527 has increased 10.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36527 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36527 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,666/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($120,189/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36527 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36527 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.9% of ZIP 36527 households are renters, while 76.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36527 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36527 compare to the rest of Spanish Fort?

ZIP 36527 sits right at the Spanish Fort citywide median of $1,666/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36527 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36527 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,666/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 36527's median household income ($120,189/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36527 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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