Auburn, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36830
Lee County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 33,201
- 129/sq mi High-density area
- $70,188
- Median income Near-median income area
- $367,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 64.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn pairs a below-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 47th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 24%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 129
- people per sq mi
- 56%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36830 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36830 (Auburn, AL) rose +7.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.3 in 2023 to 249.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36830 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, with 33,201 residents across 258.4 square miles, a density of 129 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36830 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $70,188 (15% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $44,746. The poverty rate is 20.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $367,700 (108% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $1,092; 56.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 36830 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 36830
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36830.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
195 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
177 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
151 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
148 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
117 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36830, Auburn, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
33,201
Population
258.4
Area (sq mi)
129
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36830?
33.3
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
11.8%
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?
$70,188
Median Household Income
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$44,746
Per Capita Income
20.1%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36830 ranks nationally
Auburn, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$70,188 47th percentile higher than 47% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
24,396housing units
24,396
Total Housing Units
21,126
Occupied Units
3,270
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$367,700
Median Home Value
+108% vs state ZIP avg
$1,092
Median Rent
1998
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
+7.0%
YoY Change (2024)
250
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+150%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36830 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.4% | 175 |
| 2021 | +10.4% | 193 |
| 2022 | +11.8% | 215 |
| 2023 | +8.3% | 233 |
| 2024 | +7.0% | 250 |
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 1,309 business establishments in ZIP 36830, employing approximately 17,195 people with a combined annual payroll of $680,012,000.
1,309
Businesses
17,195
Employees
$680.0M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 195 | 14.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 177 | 13.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 151 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 148 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 117 | 8.9% |
| Construction | 105 | 8.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 103 | 7.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 84 | 6.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 81 | 6.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 31 | 2.4% |
| Manufacturing | 30 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.4% |
| Information | 18 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 18 | 1.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.4% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 36830 vs 36849 →
ZIP 36830 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36830
Auburn (36830)
33,201 residents
- 36832
Auburn (36832)
22,071 residents
- 36804
Opelika (36804)
16,861 residents
- 36849 3,150
Auburn University (36849)
3,150 residents
- 36865 23
Loachapoka (36865)
23 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36830 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36830 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36830
Auburn (36830)
$70,188 median income
- 36804
Opelika (36804)
$61,880 median income
- 36832
Auburn (36832)
$42,717 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36830 ranks the highest of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36830, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (33,201 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36830 in?
ZIP code 36830 (Auburn) is located in Lee County, Alabama. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36830?
ZIP code 36830 in Auburn, AL has a population of 33,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36830?
The median household income in ZIP 36830 is $70,188, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36830?
The median home value in ZIP 36830 is $367,700, which is 32% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36830?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36830 is White at 69.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36830?
ZIP code 36830 has 1,309 business establishments employing approximately 17,195 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36830?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36830 are: Retail trade (195), Accommodation and food services (177), Professional, scientific, and technical services (151). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36830?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36830 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36830?
In ZIP code 36830, 76.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36830?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36830 is 20.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36830?
In ZIP code 36830, approximately 56.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36830?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36830 is 20.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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