36526 ZIP Code — Daphne, AL
Baldwin County, Alabama
ZIP code 36526 is located in Daphne, Alabama, within Baldwin County. It covers approximately 37.70 square miles and serves a population of 34,611 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.
About ZIP code 36526
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $280,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $82,573. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
34,611
population
37.70
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36526 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36526
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36526. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Daphne | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
36551 Loxley (7.6 mi)
36576 Silverhill (8.1 mi)
36532 Fairhope (8.4 mi)
36527 Daphne (9.8 mi)
36578 Stapleton (10.7 mi)
36602 Mobile (11.9 mi)
36615 Mobile (12.6 mi)
36628 Mobile (12.6 mi)
36644 Mobile (12.6 mi)
36675 Mobile (12.6 mi)
36603 Mobile (12.8 mi)
36580 Summerdale (13.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 34,611 |
| Population density | 918 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 003 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 37.70 sq mi |
| Water area | 2.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 30.6043 |
| Longitude | -87.8582 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 251 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.8% | 41.5% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 30.5% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.2% | 21.3% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 6.6% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
34,611
Population
918
People per sq mi
36.9
Median age
$82,573
Median household income
$37,369
Per capita income
$280,000
Median home value
$1,325
Median monthly rent
73.6%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
10,432
Housing units
39.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,356
Under 5
1,434
1,295
5–9
1,370
1,376
10–14
1,457
923
15–19
976
714
20–24
755
2,173
25–34
2,299
2,357
35–44
2,495
2,015
45–54
2,132
919
55–59
973
965
60–64
1,022
1,581
65–74
1,673
859
75–84
908
284
85+
300
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,607 | 27.8% |
| 18 and over | 25,004 | 72.2% |
| 65 and over | 5,605 | 16.2% |
| Median age | 36.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.2%
Black or African American
13.1%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic or Latino
3.1%
Asian
1.7%
Other race
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 27,220 | 76.2% |
| Black or African American | 4,663 | 13.1% |
| Two or more races | 1,889 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,109 | 3.1% |
| Asian | 602 | 1.7% |
| Other race | 205 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 32 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 33.8% | 41.5% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.0% | 30.5% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.2% | 21.3% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 6.6% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
0.9%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
8.7%
$35k–$50k
9.9%
$50k–$75k
16.2%
$75k–$100k
18.1%
$100k–$150k
22.5%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
10.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 0.9% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 18.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 22.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 10.2% |
| Median income | $82,573 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.2%
$50k–$100k
3.0%
$100k–$150k
4.6%
$150k–$200k
17.5%
$200k–$300k
27.3%
$300k–$500k
33.7%
$500k–$1M
7.2%
$1M+
4.6%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $280,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,325 |
| Owner occupied | 73.6% |
| Renter occupied | 26.4% |
| Vacant | 8.2% |
| Single-family detached | 77.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.9% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.74 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 17.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.9% |
| 1990–1999 | 25.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.8% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 16.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 42.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 30.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 28.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.7% |
| 3 or more | 26.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 14.2% |
| Electricity | 83.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.8% |
| No fuel used | 1.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 7,549 | 59.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 679 | 5.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,628 | 12.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,789 | 22.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 4,633 | 36.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,924 | 31.0% |
| Average household size | 2.70 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 23.8% | 20.6% |
| Married | 61.6% | 57.7% |
| Separated | 2.4% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 10.4% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.6%
HS graduate
24.2%
Some college, no degree
21.2%
Associate's degree
9.8%
Bachelor's degree
24.7%
Graduate / professional
14.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 39.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 806 | 9.3% |
| Kindergarten | 576 | 6.7% |
| Elementary school | 4,096 | 47.3% |
| High school | 1,741 | 20.1% |
| College / grad school | 1,434 | 16.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.6%
Retail trade
12.7%
Professional & management
11.7%
Manufacturing
9.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.0%
Construction
8.9%
Other services
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Finance & real estate
5.1%
Public administration
4.4%
Wholesale trade
2.5%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.4% |
| Service | 15.0% |
| Sales & office | 24.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.3% |
| Government | 15.3% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 80.1% |
| Carpool | 6.6% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 0.2% |
| Work from home | 12.6% |
| Other means | 0.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.9 |
Poverty
All people
8.9%
Under 18 years
15.4%
18 and over
6.3%
Married-couple families
2.7%
Female-led households
37.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 32.2% |
| Retirement income | 26.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.0% |
| High blood pressure | 35.6% |
| High cholesterol | 34.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Asthma | 9.1% |
| Arthritis | 28.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.7% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.5% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.5% |
| Binge drinking | 16.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.5% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 9.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.6% |
| Visited dentist | 67.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.6% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,670 | 10.8% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.9% |
| Under 18 | 4.2% |
| 18–64 years | 8.6% |
| 65 and over | 31.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 74.0% |
| Public insurance | 31.0% |
| No insurance | 7.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 31,821 | 91.9% |
| Spanish | 382 | 1.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 122 | 0.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 94 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 166 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 33,247 | 96.1% |
| Born in same state | 32,664 | 94.4% |
| Born in different state | 18,050 | 52.2% |
| Foreign born | 583 | 1.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,364 | 3.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 843 | 61.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 5,219 | 15.1% |
| French | 4,823 | 13.9% |
| Italian | 4,061 | 11.7% |
| German | 279 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 254 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 179 | 0.5% |
| Polish | 160 | 0.5% |
| English | 117 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 82 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 36.5% |
| Internet access | 96.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36526
What city is ZIP code 36526 in?
ZIP code 36526 is primarily assigned to Daphne, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36526 in?
ZIP code 36526 falls within Baldwin County, Alabama.
Does ZIP code 36526 have a large veteran population?
11% of civilians in ZIP code 36526 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 36526?
ZIP code 36526 has an estimated population of 34,611 residents, with a density of 918 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36526?
The median home value in ZIP code 36526 is $280,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 36526?
The median household income in ZIP code 36526 is $82,573, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 36526 in?
ZIP code 36526 observes the CST timezone.