36801 ZIP Code – Opelika, Alabama
ZIP code 36801 is a large ZIP code located in Opelika, Alabama, within Lee County with a population of approximately 23,479 residents. The median household income of $55,728 is near the Alabama average and below the national average. At $193,800, median home values run below the national average, with 64.2% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $872 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 71% single-family (increasing), 10% apartments (decreasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 4.5%, which is near the U.S. rate. The poverty rate of 17.9% is above the U.S. average. Bachelor's degree attainment is 32.7%, above the national average. At 40.4, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 36852, 36849, 36879.
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ZIP 36801 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 36801 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 23k | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $55k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $193k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $872 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 40.4 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.5% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 17.9% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 32.7% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 36852 – Cusseta
- 36849 – Auburn University
- 36879 – Waverly
- 36804 – Opelika
- 36854 – Valley
- 36830 – Auburn
- 36832 – Auburn
- 36865 – Loachapoka
- 36874 – Salem
- 36862 – Lafayette
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36852 | CUSSETA | 2,281 | $73,832 |
| 36849 | AUBURN UNIVERSITY | 5,397 | Not provided |
| 36879 | WAVERLY | 3,000 | $108,015 |
| 36804 | OPELIKA | 19,917 | $54,504 |
| 36854 | VALLEY | 15,643 | $58,324 |