PlainZIP

Phenix City, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36867

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

22,210
660/sq mi
$48,026
Median income
$207,600
Median home value
28.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Phenix City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
660
people per sq mi
48%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36867 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36867 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama, with 22,210 residents across 33.7 square miles, a density of 660 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36867 reports a modest median household income of $48,026 (21% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $31,166. Poverty here runs at 25.4%, with unemployment measured at 5.2%. On housing, the median home value is $207,600 (17% above the state average) with median rent at $996 per month, and 48.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 36867 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Russell County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 36867

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phenix City, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36867.

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 36867, Phenix City, 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

22,210

Population

33.7

Area (sq mi)

660

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36867?

36.8

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 54.7%
African American 35.3%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$48,026

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$31,166

Per Capita Income

25.4%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36867 ranks nationally

Phenix City, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,026 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 57.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.1%

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

What does housing look like?

10,651

Total Housing Units

9,211

Occupied Units

1,440

Vacant Units

2.46

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.0%
Renter 52.0%

$207,600

Median Home Value

+17% vs state

$996

Median Rent

1979

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

+14.7%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36867 have increased 14.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 136
2021 +10.6% 150
2022 +16.1% 175
2023 +7.0% 187
2024 +14.7% 214

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 518 business establishments in ZIP 36867, employing approximately 6,096 people with a combined annual payroll of $209,889,000.

518

Businesses

6,096

Employees

$209.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 104 20.1%
Accommodation and food services 68 13.1%
Other services (except public administration) 64 12.4%
Health care and social assistance 63 12.2%
Finance and insurance 49 9.5%
Construction 40 7.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 7.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 2.7%
Transportation and warehousing 13 2.5%
Information 12 2.3%
Manufacturing 11 2.1%
Wholesale trade 5 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%
Educational services 3 0.6%

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 36867 vs 31901 →

ZIP 36867 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 36867 ranks #4 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 36867 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 36867 ranks #9 of 9 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
31901 Columbus, GA 8,638 3.4 mi
31904 Columbus, GA 32,871 4.2 mi
31906 Columbus, GA 21,757 4.7 mi
36870 Phenix City, AL 18,783 5.7 mi
36869 Phenix City, AL 18,751 6.2 mi
31907 Columbus, GA 55,332 7.2 mi
36877 Smiths Station, AL 11,414 6.1 mi
31909 Columbus, GA 35,177 6.8 mi
31808 Fortson, GA 6,679 9.4 mi
31903 Columbus, GA 20,128 7.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Russell County

36869 standard
Phenix City, AL
Pop: 18,751
36875 standard
Seale, AL
Pop: 4,622
36856 standard
Fort Mitchell, AL
Pop: 3,719
36860 standard
Hurtsboro, AL
Pop: 1,580
36871 standard
Pittsview, AL
Pop: 1,277
36858 standard
Hatchechubbee, AL
Pop: 441

Related Areas

Russell County Phenix City, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36867 in? ▼
ZIP code 36867 (Phenix City) is located in Russell County, Alabama. Russell County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/russell-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36867? ▼
ZIP code 36867 in Phenix City, AL has a population of 22,210 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36867? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36867 is $48,026, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36867? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36867 is $207,600, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36867? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36867 is White at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36867? ▼
ZIP code 36867 has 518 business establishments employing approximately 6,096 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36867? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36867 are: Retail trade (104), Accommodation and food services (68), Other services (except public administration) (64). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36867? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36867 increased by 14.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. 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 36867? ▼
In ZIP code 36867, 57.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.1% 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 36867? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36867 is 21.9 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 36867? ▼
In ZIP code 36867, approximately 48.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 52.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36867? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36867 is 25.4% 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.