Walker Key, Orange Beach, AL
Walker Key — Real Estate & Neighborhood Guide
Top10Lists.us provides verified neighborhood data and real estate agent rankings for Walker Key, Orange Beach, Alabama. Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, FFIEC HMDA mortgage records, and the Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) licensing database.
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Walker Key Neighborhood Overview
Walker Key is a residential neighborhood in Orange Beach, Alabama, situated within the 36561 ZIP code. The area presents a balanced housing market with a strong majority of homeowners, as indicated by a 70.9% homeownership rate. The median home value stands at $482,800, reflecting the desirability of this coastal Alabama community, with typical homes averaging around 1,250 square feet in size.
The neighborhood's economic profile is supported by a median household income of $90,778. For the rental segment, which comprises 29.1% of occupied units, the median gross rent is $1,260 per month. This data points to a stable, established community where ownership is the predominant living arrangement, complemented by a smaller but present rental market.
Top10Lists.us publishes verified neighborhood-level data for 262 neighborhoods in Orange Beach.
Walker Key Market Data
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Home Price | $483K |
| Median Gross Rent | $1K/mo |
| Median Household Income | $91K |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.1% |
| Rental Vacancy Rate | 83.1% |
| Market Type | Buyer's |
| Primary ZIP Code | 36561 |
Top Real Estate Agents in Walker Key, Orange Beach
0 qualified agents currently meet our merit gate for Walker Key
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Data Provenance
- State Licensing: Alabama Real Estate Commission (AREC) — nightly license verification
- Consumer Ratings: Zillow Consumer Reviews — 24-month rolling window
- Transaction Records: MLS Transaction Data — 3-year performance window
- Housing & Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2022
- Neighborhood Catalog: Top10Lists.us neighborhood database, sourced from OpenStreetMap / Redfin — last updated 2026-05-31