City

Spanish Fort, AL

2 ZIP codes  ·  Baldwin County  ·  Alabama

👥21,160Population
💰$112,672Median HH Income▲ 48% above avg
🎂37.1Median Age
🏠$348,200Median Home Value▲ 25% above avg
🎓56.3%College Grads▲ 45% above avg
📊2.0%Unemployment▼ 58% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.3% Female 49.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 79.8%Hispanic: 5%Black: 5.9%Asian: 1.6%Other: 6.6%Race
White79.8%
Hispanic5.0%
Black5.9%
Asian1.6%
Other6.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
22%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.02
Below Poverty5.8% ▼ 42% below avg
College Grads56.3% ▲ 45% above avg
Unemployment2.0% ▼ 58% below avg
No HS Diploma47 (0.4%)
HS Graduate2,081 (16.9%)
Some College1,863 (15.1%)
Associates1,393 (11.3%)
Bachelors1,674 (13.6%)
Graduate Degree5,256 (42.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.4%HS Grad: 16.9%Some College: 15.1%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 13.6%Graduate: 42.7%Edu
No HS0.4%
HS Grad16.9%
Some College15.1%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors13.6%
Graduate42.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.1%Renter: 24.9%Tenure
Owner75.1%
Renter24.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
0%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$112,672 ▲ 48% above avg
Median Home Value$348,200 ▲ 25% above avg
Home/Income Ratio3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,373/mo
Total Housing Units7,621
Vacant Units655

Income Distribution

Under $25k
10%
$25k–$50k
8%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
14%
Over $200k
17%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
45%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
3%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
23%
2000+
67%
About Spanish Fort, AL

Spanish Fort is a city in Alabama, located in Baldwin County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 21,160 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.1 years.

Economically, Spanish Fort is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $112,672 is above the national average. Approximately 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.0%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Spanish Fort is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $348,200, which is above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,373 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Spanish Fort is well-educated. 56.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (79.8%).

Spanish Fort, 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 Spanish Fort
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36527 21,160 $112,672 $348,200 $1,373 2.0% 56.3% 75.1%