City

Fairhope, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Baldwin County  ·  Alabama

👥37,121Population
💰$86,026Median HH Income▲ 13% above avg
🎂48.7Median Age
🏠$395,300Median Home Value▲ 42% above avg
🎓59.5%College Grads▲ 53% above avg
📊2.7%Unemployment▼ 45% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 87.3%Hispanic: 5.5%Black: 4.1%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.2%Race
White87.3%
Hispanic5.5%
Black4.1%
Asian0.5%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
16%
18–24
6%
25–44
20%
45–64
29%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty9.0% ▼ 10% below avg
College Grads59.5% ▲ 53% above avg
Unemployment2.7% ▼ 45% below avg
No HS Diploma187 (0.7%)
HS Graduate4,430 (17.1%)
Some College2,406 (9.3%)
Associates3,496 (13.5%)
Bachelors2,411 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree13,020 (50.2%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 17.1%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 13.5%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 50.2%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad17.1%
Some College9.3%
Associates13.5%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate50.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 82.5%Renter: 17.5%Tenure
Owner82.5%
Renter17.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
2%
$150k–$200k
4%
$200k–$300k
21%
$300k–$500k
33%
Over $500k
34%

Financials

Median HH Income$86,026 ▲ 13% above avg
Median Home Value$395,300 ▲ 42% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,374/mo
Total Housing Units17,502
Vacant Units2,289

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
33%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
63%
About Fairhope, AL

Fairhope is a city in Alabama, located in Baldwin County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 37,121 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.7 years.

Economically, Fairhope is a middle-income community. The median household income of $86,026 is near the national average. Approximately 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.7%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Fairhope is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $395,300, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,374 per month. Homeownership is high at 82.5%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Fairhope is well-educated. 59.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (87.31%).

Fairhope, AL offers residents above-average earning potential within Alabama. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Fairhope
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36532 37,121 $86,026 $395,300 $1,374 2.7% 59.5% 82.5%

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