PlainZIP

Lanett, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36863

Chambers County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,672
51/sq mi
$51,130
Median income
$111,400
Median home value
10.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lanett pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
13th pct
home value, US ZIPs
51
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36863 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36863 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lanett, Chambers County, Alabama, home to 11,672 residents across 228.0 square miles, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36863 reports a modest median household income of $51,130 (16% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,842. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.4%. Housing costs here run $111,400 for a typical home value (37% below the state average), with rent averaging $876 a month; 69.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36863, plus 3 more within Chambers County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 36863

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lanett, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36863.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 36863, Lanett, 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

11,672

Population

228.0

Area (sq mi)

51

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36863?

44.0

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

2.1%

Foreign-Born

White 46.9%
African American 45.3%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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?

$51,130

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$26,842

Per Capita Income

15.5%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36863 ranks nationally

Lanett, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$51,130 16th percentile higher than 16% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 50.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

5,072

Total Housing Units

4,252

Occupied Units

820

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.3%
Renter 30.7%

$111,400

Median Home Value

-37% vs state

$876

Median Rent

1975

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

-2.4%

YoY Change (2024)

174

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+74%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36863 have decreased 2.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +74% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 139
2021 +5.3% 146
2022 +12.9% 165
2023 +7.6% 178
2024 -2.4% 174

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 195 business establishments in ZIP 36863, employing approximately 2,663 people with a combined annual payroll of $124,336,000.

195

Businesses

2,663

Employees

$124.3M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 41 21.0%
Other services (except public administration) 34 17.4%
Accommodation and food services 19 9.7%
Construction 17 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 17 8.7%
Manufacturing 12 6.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 5.6%
Health care and social assistance 10 5.1%
Finance and insurance 9 4.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 6 3.1%
Wholesale trade 4 2.0%

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 36863 vs 36852 →

ZIP 36863 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36863 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36863 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36863 ranks #4 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36852 Cusseta, AL 2,129 9.8 mi
36855 Five Points, AL 1,551 9.8 mi
36854 Valley, AL 14,576 10.6 mi
30240 Lagrange, GA 30,014 12.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Chambers County

36854 standard
Valley, AL
Pop: 14,576
36862 standard
Lafayette, AL
Pop: 6,623
36855 standard
Five Points, AL
Pop: 1,551

Related Areas

Chambers County Lanett, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36863 in? ▼
ZIP code 36863 (Lanett) is located in Chambers County, Alabama. Chambers County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/chambers-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36863? ▼
ZIP code 36863 in Lanett, AL has a population of 11,672 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36863? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36863 is $51,130, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36863? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36863 is $111,400, which is 60% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36863? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36863 is White at 46.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36863? ▼
ZIP code 36863 has 195 business establishments employing approximately 2,663 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36863? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36863 are: Retail trade (41), Other services (except public administration) (34), Accommodation and food services (19). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36863? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36863 decreased by 2.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 74%. 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 36863? ▼
In ZIP code 36863, 50.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.5% 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 36863? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36863 is 20.5 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 36863? ▼
In ZIP code 36863, approximately 69.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36863? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36863 is 15.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.