ZIP Code 36804
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Opelika · Lee County · Alabama
- Population
- 16,861
- Median income
- $61,880
- Median home value
- $218,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.6%
- Land area
- 500.3 sq mi
34/sq mi
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
▼ 22% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 40
Chicago
ZIP code 36804 in Opelika, Alabama has a population of 16,861. The median household income is $61,880, which is 19% below the national average. Median home value is $218,000, 22% below the US average. 31.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36804 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 500.3 square miles in Opelika, Lee County, Alabama. The area is home to 16,861 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36804 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36804 sits at $61,880 (2% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,645. The poverty rate stands at 14.1% and the unemployment rate at 4.4%. On housing, the median home value is $218,000 (23% above the state average) with median rent at $824 per month, and 78.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36804 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 36804 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 36804
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36804.
- Construction
Construction
41 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
19 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36804, Opelika, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,861
Population
500.3
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36804?
40.0
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
4.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$61,880
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$33,645
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
8,849
Total Housing Units
7,849
Occupied Units
1,000
Vacant Units
2.61
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,000
Median Home Value
+23% vs state
$824
Median Rent
1997
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-3.5%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36804 have decreased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.7% | 154 |
| 2021 | +8.2% | 166 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 192 |
| 2023 | +24.4% | 239 |
| 2024 | -3.5% | 231 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 227 business establishments in ZIP 36804, employing approximately 3,135 people with a combined annual payroll of $163,863,000.
227
Businesses
3,135
Employees
$163.9M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 41 | 18.1% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 13.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 29 | 12.8% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 10.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 19 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 7.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 7.0% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 3.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 3.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.8% |
| Information | 3 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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