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Orange Beach, AL — ZIP 36561

Population: 9,528 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 36561 (Orange Beach, AL) is $682,132 — up 0.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $735,000 after a median 90 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,533/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 11.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$682,132

Typical home value

+0.5%

1-year change

90

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$682,132
1-year appreciation
+0.5%
3-year appreciation
-4.9%
5-year appreciation
+12.6%
10-year appreciation
+69.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2022)
$719,861
House Price Index (state)
380.8 (+2.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$735,000
Median list price
$749,900
Median price per sqft
$489
1-year sale-price change
+6.5%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
288
For-sale inventory
749
Sale-to-list ratio
96.2%
Active listings
573
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
136 days
New listings (monthly)
108

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,533/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,180/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,317/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,434/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,855/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,347/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
88.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
16.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
14.8 : 1
Schools include
Orange Beach Elementary School, Orange Beach MiddleHigh School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hurricane: Very High · lightning: Very High · tornado: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
4,779
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
65.7%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Pensacola Naval Air Station (17.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
67.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
268
Days with Moderate air quality
87
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,926
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,538

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Gulf Islands National Seashore (21 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
36
Nearest airport
Southern Pine Straw Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Naval Air Station Pensacola Forrest Sherman Field (NPA) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
BALDWIN HEALTH, USA HEALTH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, THOMAS HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+2,684 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2000
Housing built before 1970
2.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
50.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,641
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
81.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
76,195
Average weekly wage
$1,013
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2,665

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 36561State medianUS median
Typical home value$682,132$204,805$288,527
Median sale price$735,000$247,500$325,000
Median days on market90 days66 days51 days
Typical rent$2,533/mo$1,421/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,641$514$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 36561?
$682,132.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 36561?
$735,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 36561?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 36561?
Typical rent: $2,533/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 36561?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, coastal flooding, strong wind, tornado.
Is ZIP 36561 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 36561. 4,779 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 36561?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 36561?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 36561?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 36561?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 36561 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 36561?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 36561?
Regional Price Parity: 88.8 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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