The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36526 sells for about $311,000, or $151 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 70 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,403 a month.
ZIP 36526 — Daphne
The 36526 housing market remains resilient, characterized by steady demand and moderate price appreciation despite broader economic headwinds. Inventory levels are balanced, and the area continues to attract families due to its strong school system and proximity to the Mobile employment hub.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle with proximity to both the Mobile metro area and the Gulf Coast, offering a balance of residential space and modern amenities.
Median prices moved up 4.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 70 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
19% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.4% · poverty 7.6% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 7.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36526, Baldwin County AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Baldwin County Public Schools system, which generally maintains a stable reputation within the region.
The region is subject to coastal wind and flood risks, necessitating specialized insurance coverage for many residential properties.
Daphne serves as a major residential and commercial hub in Baldwin County, benefiting from proximity to the Mobile employment core and ongoing suburban expansion.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
Residents primarily commute via I-10 toward the Mobile employment core, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes depending on traffic.
The area features extensive access to Mobile Bay waterfront parks, public boat launches, and several golf courses, alongside significant retail shopping centers along the US-98 corridor.
The rental market is characterized by steady demand driven by the area's growth, with a mix of single-family rentals and newer multi-family developments.
The local economy is anchored by retail, healthcare, and professional services, with many residents commuting to the broader Mobile metropolitan area for employment.
The area is heavily reliant on private vehicle transportation, with I-10 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Ongoing residential and mixed-use development continues along the Highway 98 corridor, reflecting the area's status as a high-growth suburb.
Parcels are subject to Baldwin County property taxes and the Baldwin County Public School district levies.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by coastal hazard exposure, with wind and flood coverage being critical components of the local market.
Data derived from US Census Bureau ZCTA 36526 profiles and local market reports.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Features walking trails and scenic views of Mobile Bay.
A major local golf facility serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.