36874 ZIP Code – Salem, Alabama
ZIP code 36874 is a mid-sized ZIP code located in Salem, Alabama, within Lee County with a population of approximately 10,373 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $54,478, which is near the Alabama average and below the national figure. The median home value of $170,100 is below the national average, with 90.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , with median rent coming in at $914 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 70% single-family (decreasing).
At 2.6%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate is 10.7%, below the national average. An estimated 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. The population has a median age of 46.8, near the national median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 36877, 36870, 36804.
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ZIP 36874 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 36874 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 10k | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $54k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $170k | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $914 | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 46.8 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.6% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.8% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 36877 – Smiths Station
- 36870 – Phenix City
- 36804 – Opelika
- 36867 – Phenix City
- 31904 – Columbus
- 31808 – Fortson
- 36869 – Phenix City
- 36854 – Valley
- 36852 – Cusseta
- 36801 – Opelika
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36877 | SMITHS STATION | 12,933 | $62,859 |
| 36870 | PHENIX CITY | 18,812 | $69,766 |
| 36804 | OPELIKA | 19,917 | $54,504 |
| 36867 | PHENIX CITY | 21,700 | $46,401 |
| 31904 | COLUMBUS | 34,301 | $62,089 |