Auburn, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36832
Lee County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,071
- 120/sq mi High-density area
- $42,717
- Median income Below-median income area
- $263,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 49.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Auburn pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 40%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 120
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36832 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 36832 (Auburn, AL) rose +13.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 198.1 in 2023 to 224.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36832 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Auburn, Lee County, Alabama, with 22,071 residents across 183.5 square miles, a density of 120 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36832 reports a modest median household income of $42,717 (30% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,403. The poverty rate is 34.2%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $263,900 (49% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $1,084; 50.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 36832 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 36832
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Auburn, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36832.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
74 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
45 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
39 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 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 36832, 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
22,071
Population
183.5
Area (sq mi)
120
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36832?
23.5
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
9.5%
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?
$42,717
Median Household Income
-30% vs state ZIP avg
$28,403
Per Capita Income
34.2%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
19.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36832 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Auburn, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$42,717 18th percentile higher than 18% of 587 Alabama 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
14,361housing units
14,361
Total Housing Units
11,384
Occupied Units
2,977
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$263,900
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,084
Median Rent
2002
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
+13.6%
YoY Change (2024)
225
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+125%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36832 have increased 13.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +125% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.3% | 159 |
| 2021 | +9.1% | 173 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 194 |
| 2023 | +2.2% | 198 |
| 2024 | +13.6% | 225 |
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 368 business establishments in ZIP 36832, employing approximately 6,874 people with a combined annual payroll of $356,372,000.
368
Businesses
6,874
Employees
$356.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 74 | 20.1% |
| Retail trade | 45 | 12.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 10.6% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 9.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 8.2% |
| Construction | 24 | 6.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 6.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 21 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 21 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 3.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 3.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 3.0% |
| Information | 10 | 2.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
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 36832 vs 36865 →
ZIP 36832 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
- 36866 3,955
Notasulga (36866)
3,955 residents
- 36849 3,150
Auburn University (36849)
3,150 residents
- 36879 2,114
Waverly (36879)
2,114 residents
- 36865 23
Loachapoka (36865)
23 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36832 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36832 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36879
Waverly (36879)
$93,029 median income
- 36830
Auburn (36830)
$70,188 median income
- 36866
Notasulga (36866)
$49,028 median income
- 36832
Auburn (36832)
$42,717 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36832 ranks #4 of 4 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 36832, 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 (22,071 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 36832 in?
ZIP code 36832 (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 36832?
ZIP code 36832 in Auburn, AL has a population of 22,071 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36832?
The median household income in ZIP 36832 is $42,717, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36832?
The median home value in ZIP 36832 is $263,900, which is 5% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36832?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36832 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36832?
ZIP code 36832 has 368 business establishments employing approximately 6,874 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36832?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36832 are: Accommodation and food services (74), Retail trade (45), Professional, scientific, and technical services (39). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36832?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36832 increased by 13.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 125%. 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 36832?
In ZIP code 36832, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.8% 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 36832?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36832 is 19.2 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 36832?
In ZIP code 36832, approximately 50.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36832?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36832 is 34.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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