ZIP Code 36532: Population, Income, Housing

State: AL

Total population: 38,108 Household income: $89,694 Rent: $1,427

Overview

Total population

38,108

Rent

$1,427

Year built

1999

Household income

$89,694

Per capita income

$52,787

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

51.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Alabama

County

Baldwin County

Total population

38,108

Adults over 25

28,425

Total households

15,511

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$89,694

Per capita income

$52,787

Poverty rate

8.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

51.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,427

Year built

1999

Households that rent

17.5%

Households that own

82.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

88%

Black

4.7%

Asian

0.7%

Two or more races

4.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

4.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

95.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

14,609 (88.9%)

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

1,820 (11.1%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

23.4%

High school graduate or GED

16.4%

Some college or associate degree

10.3%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

49.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 36532 with: Baldwin County, AL Alabama United States

ZIP 36532

Total population38,108

Rent$1,427

Year built1999

Household income$89,694

Per capita income$52,787

Poverty rate8.5%

Unemployment rateN/A

Baldwin County, AL

Total population246,989

Rent$1,277

Year built1999

Household income$78,775

Per capita income$42,357

Poverty rate10.1%

Unemployment rate3%

Alabama State

Total population5,086,768

Rent$1,007

Year built1986

Household income$63,999

Per capita income$36,087

Poverty rate15.6%

Unemployment rate3.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP36532	CountyBaldwin, AL	StateAlabama	CountryUnited States
Total population	38,108	246,989	5,086,768	334,922,499
Rent	$1,427	$1,277	$1,007	$1,413
Year built	1999	1999	1986	1980
Household income	$89,694	$78,775	$63,999	$80,734
Per capita income	$52,787	$42,357	$36,087	$44,673
Poverty rate	8.5%	10.1%	15.6%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	3%	3.1%	4%

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Summary for 36532

Rent & Income

In 36532, the typical monthly rent is $1,427 and the typical household income is $89,694. Rent here is higher than Alabama, and household income is higher than Alabama. The estimated poverty rate is 8.5%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 17.5% of households. About 51.3% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 49.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 36532 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 36532 — Poverty

How ZIP 36532 compares in Alabama (29 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,427	24 / 29	from lower rent	$820 – $1,542
Household income	$89,694	8 / 29	from higher income	$29,152 – $124,516
Poverty rate	8.5%	11 / 29	from lower poverty	2.6% – 43.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Alabama with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 36532

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 36532 places 24th out of 29 ZIP Codes in Alabama. Throughout Alabama, numbers span from $820 in ZIP 35630 up to $1,542 in ZIP 35749.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 8th out of 29 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $29,152 in ZIP 35401 up to $124,516 in ZIP 35226.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 36532 comes 11th out of 29 ZIP Codes. In Alabama as a whole, the range goes from 2.6% in ZIP 35173 up to 43.5% in ZIP 35401.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 36532 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,427 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 36532

Annual Household Income: $89,694

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 36532

Estimated Rate: 8.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 36532

In ZIP Code 36532, households that rent: 2,715 (17.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	2,715	17.5%
Owner-Occupied	12,796	82.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 36532

In ZIP Code 36532, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,394 (51.3%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	1,394	51.3%
Other renter households	1,321	48.7%
Total renter households	2,715	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 36532

Less than High School: 6,648 people (23.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 4,663 people (16.4%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,923 people (10.3%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 14,191 people (49.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 28,425

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.