36804 ZIP Code – Opelika, Alabama
Located in Opelika, Alabama, ZIP code 36804 is a mid-sized ZIP code within Lee County with a population of approximately 19,917 residents. The median household income is $54,504 — near the Alabama average and below the national average. At $138,000, median home values run well below the national average, with 78.0% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). . Median rent is $738, which is below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 58% single-family (increasing).
The unemployment rate is 4.1%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 12.5% is near the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 32.0%, above the national average. The population has a median age of 39.6, near the national median. Neighboring ZIP codes include 36874, 36830, 36849.
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ZIP 36804 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 36804 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 19k | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $138k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $738 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 39.6 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.0% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 36874 – Salem
- 36830 – Auburn
- 36849 – Auburn University
- 36801 – Opelika
- 36870 – Phenix City
- 36877 – Smiths Station
- 36832 – Auburn
- 36865 – Loachapoka
- 36852 – Cusseta
- 36858 – Hatchechubbee
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36874 | SALEM | 10,373 | $54,478 |
| 36830 | AUBURN | 47,050 | $63,292 |
| 36849 | AUBURN UNIVERSITY | 5,397 | Not provided |
| 36801 | OPELIKA | 23,479 | $55,728 |
| 36870 | PHENIX CITY | 18,812 | $69,766 |