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ZIP 36561

Pop. 9,528·Baldwin County·2nd most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$2,250/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.1%
vs US Median
+$285
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 36561 · $2,250
More expensive than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,310
2 BR
$1,470
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,370
Research median
$1,470/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$27,000/yr
At $2,250/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyBaldwin County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36561 (Orange Beach, AL) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 43.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,528
Median income
$98,295
Median age
53.4
Renters
29.9%
Age distribution
13.4%
16.4%
23.5%
20.1%
26.6%
Under 1813.4%
18–3416.4%
35–5423.5%
55–6420.1%
65+26.6%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
89.9%
White89.9%
Black3.5%
Hispanic3.7%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
22.4%
32.3%
43.1%
No HS diploma2.2%
HS diploma22.4%
Some college32.3%
Bachelor's+43.1%
Housing tenure
70.1%
29.9%
Owner70.1%
Renter29.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36561 in Orange Beach, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$85,694 → $98,295
up 14.7%
Population
8,801 → 9,528
up 8.3%
Renter share
25.7% → 29.9%
+4.2 pts
Bachelor's+
46.8% → 43.1%
-3.7 pts
Median age
56.3 → 53.4
-2.9 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $85,694 to $98,295 across the same window, up 14.7% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 8,801 to 9,528 between 2021 and 2024, a 8.3% change. About 29.9% of households rent today, against 25.7% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher slipped from 46.8% to 43.1%.

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About renting in ZIP 36561

Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 36561 covers Orange Beach, AL. The median rent here is $2,250/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,310/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 27% of local median household income ($98,295/yr), ZIP 36561 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36561?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36561 (Orange Beach, AL) is $2,250. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36561 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36561's median rent of $2,250/mo is $285 (15%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36561 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36561 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Alabama, ranking #2 out of 114 ZIPs tracked at $2,250/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36561?

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 $2,250/mo in ZIP 36561. The local median household income is $98,295/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36561?

Rent in ZIP 36561 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of June 22, 2026.

Is ZIP 36561 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36561 is considered affordable for renters. At $2,250/mo, rent takes approximately 27% of the local median household income ($98,295/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36561 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 36561 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.9% of ZIP 36561 households are renters, while 70.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 36561 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 36561 compare to the rest of Orange Beach?

ZIP 36561 sits right at the Orange Beach citywide median of $2,250/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36561 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36561 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
27%
AFFORDABLE

At $2,250/mo, rent takes ~27% of ZIP 36561's median household income ($98,295/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36561 27%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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