Fairhope Alabama Map

About Fairhope, Alabama

Fairhope is a locality in Baldwin County, Alabama, United States. It has a population of 24,190. The population density is 608.3 people per km². Fairhope is located at 30.5230°N, 87.9033°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 36532.

Fairhope, Alabama, breathes the salt-laced air of the Eastern Shore, a gentle rise of pine-dotted hills and manicured gardens overlooking the vast, shimmering expanse of Mobile Bay. It lies 5.6 miles south of Daphne, AL (from Daphne, AL: bearing 180°T), and is situated 3.5 miles north-north-east of Point Clear. Here, the light, particularly as it softens into late afternoon, seems to hold a particular kind of luminescence, catching the emerald sheen of the live oaks draped with Spanish moss and illuminating the white clapboard homes with their wide porches. The terrain slopes subtly towards the water, a gradual descent punctuated by the vibrant hues of azaleas and camellias that bloom with unrestrained enthusiasm, their fragrance mingling with the earthy scent of damp soil after a summer shower. Along the waterfront, weathered docks reach out like skeletal fingers into the bay, testament to a life lived in close communion with the water, where the distant silhouette of the mainland shimmers on the horizon. This coastal haven was born from a utopian vision in the late 19th century, a single-tax colony designed to foster equitable land ownership and a cooperative spirit that still, in many ways, defines Fairhope. The echoes of that idealistic founding resonate in the town’s deliberate pace and its commitment to community arts, evident in the numerous galleries and the enduring presence of the Fairhope Artists Guild. The local economy, once deeply rooted in agriculture and timber, now thrives on tourism, its sandy shores and charming downtown drawing visitors seeking respite and a taste of Southern coastal charm. The bay itself remains a vital artery, supporting a modest fishing fleet and offering endless opportunities for recreation, from kayaking through quiet marshes to watching pelicans dive with startling precision into the sun-dappled waters.

About This Fairhope Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairhope, Alabama — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 30.522972, -87.903326. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fairhope and Baldwin County.

Detailed location data for Fairhope includes the ZIP code (36532), telephone area code (251), county seat of Baldwin County (Bay Minette), and school district assignment (Baldwin County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fairhope is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.