ZIP Code 36867
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Phenix City · Russell County · Alabama
- Population
- 22,210
- Median income
- $48,026
- Median home value
- $207,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 28.1%
- Land area
- 33.7 sq mi
660/sq mi
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.8
Chicago
ZIP code 36867 in Phenix City, Alabama has a population of 22,210. The median household income is $48,026, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $207,600, 25% below the US average. 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36867 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 33.7 square miles in Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama. The area is home to 22,210 residents, producing a population density of 660 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 36867 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36867 sits at $48,026 (21% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $31,166. The poverty rate stands at 25.4% and the unemployment rate 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, a direct signal of whether 36867 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Russell County, so you can benchmark 36867 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 36867
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36867.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
104 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
68 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
63 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
49 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
22,210
Population
33.7
Area (sq mi)
660
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36867?
36.8
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
3.7%
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?
$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
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?
10,651
Total Housing Units
9,211
Occupied Units
1,440
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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