36862 ZIP Code – Lafayette, Alabama
36862 is a ZIP code serving Lafayette, Alabama in Chambers County with a population of approximately 5,986 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $44,014, which is below the Alabama average and below the national figure. At $139,400, median home values run well below the national average, with 72.6% owner-occupied housing (increasing). . Median rent is $599, which is well below the U.S. average. Housing consists of 74% single-family (increasing), 7% apartments (decreasing).
At 9.8%, the unemployment rate is well above the national figure. An estimated 14.7% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. About 14.5% of residents have completed a four-year degree, well below the national rate. At 51.8, the median age is above the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 36863, 36855, 36879.
ZIP Code 36862 Data
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ZIP 36862 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 36862 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 5,986 | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $44k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $139k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $599 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 51.8 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.8% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.7% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 14.5% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 36863 – Lanett
- 36855 – Five Points
- 36879 – Waverly
- 36852 – Cusseta
- 36801 – Opelika
- 36850 – Camp Hill
- 36276 – Wadley
- 36256 – Daviston
- 36854 – Valley
- 36274 – Roanoke
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36863 | LANETT | 12,370 | $46,120 |
| 36855 | FIVE POINTS | 1,331 | $56,220 |
| 36879 | WAVERLY | 3,000 | $108,015 |
| 36852 | CUSSETA | 2,281 | $73,832 |
| 36801 | OPELIKA | 23,479 | $55,728 |