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Fairhope, AL
City in Baldwin County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36532, 36559.
Population
24,190
Land area
14.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,632
ZIP codes
2
Fairhope and its ZIP codes
Fairhope at a glance
- Fairhope is about 16 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 26th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $94,274, 47% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $430,900 (about 2.1 times the Alabama figure) and median rent is $1,689 a month.
Local data for Fairhope, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairhope, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,274
Poverty rate
8.2%
Median home value
$430,900
Median rent
$1,689/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
53.5%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
25.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (3,079), German Americans (3,036), Italian Americans (924).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Baldwin County. PPP loans are for Fairhope.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,357
87,943 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,905
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $10,003 per person
How people get to work
Fairhope, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairhope, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
759
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9,007
9.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
69.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone11 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairhope, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
10.3%
U.S. 12.8% -2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Fairhope
2 in or overlapping Fairhope. Population shown
Cities near Fairhope
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Point ClearCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 4.6 |
| DaphneCity | 6 mi | 20.3 |
| SilverhillTown | 8.6 mi | 1.3 |
| RobertsdaleCity | 11 mi | 6.9 |
| Magnolia SpringsTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| LoxleyCity | 12 mi | 31.9 |
| SummerdaleTown | 12 mi | 10.7 |
| Belle FontaineCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| Spanish FortCity | 15 mi | 31.6 |
| StapletonCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 10.9 |
| FoleyCity | 16 mi | 35.3 |
| MobileCity | 17 mi | 150.8 |
| Bon SecourCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.3 |
| TheodoreCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 8 |
| Tillmans CornerCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 13 |
| ChickasawCity | 20 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairhope, AL in?
- Fairhope is in Baldwin County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Fairhope, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fairhope include 36532, 36559.
- What is the population of Fairhope, AL?
- About 24,190 people live in Fairhope, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairhope?
- Nearby places include Point Clear (3.2 mi), Daphne (6 mi), Silverhill (8.6 mi), Robertsdale (11 mi), Magnolia Springs (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023