ZIP Code 36849

ZIP code 36849 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 1.0 square miles in Auburn University, Lee County, Alabama. The area is home to 3,150 residents, producing a population density of 3,139 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 36849 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36849 sits at —, while per-capita income is $4,422. The poverty rate stands at — and the unemployment rate at 12.5%. On housing, the median home value is — with median rent at — per month, and — of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36849 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 0.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 36849 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 →