Best In Alabama Real Estate™: Baldwin County

15.4% of Baldwin County ZIP codes now have median gross rent above $1,500 — a threshold that’s not spreading across the region but concentrated in just two ZIPs. This data from ALEX Intelligence’s latest report shows how rental value is shifting toward hyper-localized demand centers, not broad regional trends. For context, this is not a national phenomenon, but a micro-level evolution in one of Alabama’s most dynamic coastal markets. While home sales dipped slightly in July, condo sales in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach hit record levels — a clear signal that rental-driven investment is outpacing traditional ownership trends. This is not a nationwide shift, but a localized realignment of capital and demand. The full report: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-17-baldwin-county-threshold-gross-rent-1500-zcta Share of Zip Codes With Median Gross Rent Above $1,500, top 10 (ALEX Intelligence — U.S. Census Bureau 2024) #1 ZIP 36561 — $1,591 #2 ZIP 36542 — $1,502 #3 ZIP 36527 — $1,432 #4 ZIP 36532 — $1,427 #5 ZIP 36526 — $1,403 #6 ZIP 36535 — $1,235 #7 ZIP 36576 — $1,164 #8 ZIP 36551 — $1,156 #9 ZIP 36530 — $1,144 #10 ZIP 36580 — $1,058 Photos via Wikimedia Commons: Slide 1: Mike Tilley (CC BY 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=56287793; Slide 2: Michael Rivera (CC BY-SA 4.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=70653316; Slide 3: Republic of Selmaria (CC0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=194501992; Slide 4: Josh Travis (CC BY-SA 3.0) https://commons.wikimedia.org/?curid=47681128 Source: https://alex-companies.com/data/2026-10-17-baldwin-county-threshold-gross-rent-1500-zcta View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/reports/linkedin-groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. Real Estate Strategy & Intelligence Leader. Democratized Blue Ocean Strategist & Operator. Diane Hart Alexander, MBA, MHA Chair & CEO, ALEX Companies Designated Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC dba ALEX.realestate, et.al. Texas License #574877-B · Broker License #565194-BB [email protected] · +1 713.591.9902