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ZIP 36532

Part of Fairhope, AL
Pop. 38,108·Baldwin County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$2,242/mo
Year-over-Year
+11.5%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
+$277
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ZIP 36532 · $2,242
More expensive than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,280
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,570
3 BR
$1,980
4 BR+
$2,530
Research median
$1,570/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
$26,904/yr
At $2,242/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyBaldwin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 11.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+11.5% YoY, +3.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36532 (Fairhope, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 49.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
38,108
Median income
$89,694
Median age
49.6
Renters
17.5%
Age distribution
19.3%
14.1%
24.2%
16.9%
25.4%
Under 1819.3%
18–3414.1%
35–5424.2%
55–6416.9%
65+25.4%
Gender
47.1%
52.9%
Male47.1%
Female52.9%
Race & ethnicity
88%
White88%
Black4.7%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian0.7%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
16.4%
27.6%
49.9%
No HS diploma6%
HS diploma16.4%
Some college27.6%
Bachelor's+49.9%
Housing tenure
82.5%
17.5%
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36532 in Fairhope, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$79,061 → $89,694
up 13.4%
Population
35,688 → 38,108
up 6.8%
Renter share
15.1% → 17.5%
+2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
50.6% → 49.9%
-0.7 pts
Median age
44.9 → 49.6
+4.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $79,061 to $89,694 across the same window, up 13.4% versus 2021. The population has grown by 6.8% since 2021, moving from about 35,688 residents to roughly 38,108. Renters now make up 17.5% of households, compared with 15.1% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36532 covers Fairhope, AL. The median rent here is $2,242/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($89,694/yr), ZIP 36532 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 11.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36532?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36532 (Fairhope, AL) is $2,242. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36532 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36532's median rent of $2,242/mo is $277 (14%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36532 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36532 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #2 out of 115 ZIPs tracked at $2,242/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36532?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $90,000/year (~$43/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,242/mo in ZIP 36532. The local median household income is $89,694/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36532?

Rent in ZIP 36532 has increased 11.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36532 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36532 is considered moderate for renters. At $2,242/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($89,694/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36532 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 36532 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.5% of ZIP 36532 households are renters, while 82.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36532 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36532 compare to the rest of Fairhope?

ZIP 36532 sits right at the Fairhope citywide median of $2,242/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36532 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36532 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $2,242/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 36532's median household income ($89,694/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36532 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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