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 High-density area
- $48,026
- Median income Below-median income area
- $207,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36867 (Phenix City, AL) rose +14.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.8 in 2023 to 214.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,166. The poverty rate is 25.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $207,600 (17% above the average Alabama ZIP), with only 48.0% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $996.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Russell County, so 36867 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 36867
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Phenix City, AL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$31,166
Per Capita Income
25.4%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
21.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36867 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Phenix City, 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)
$48,026 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
10,651housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 31907
Columbus (31907)
55,332 residents
- 31909
Columbus (31909)
35,177 residents
- 31904
Columbus (31904)
32,871 residents
- 36867
Phenix City (36867)
22,210 residents
- 31906 21,757
Columbus (31906)
21,757 residents
- 31903 20,128
Columbus (31903)
20,128 residents
- 36870 18,783
Phenix City (36870)
18,783 residents
- 36869 18,751
Phenix City (36869)
18,751 residents
- 36877 11,414
Smiths Station (36877)
11,414 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36867 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36867 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 31808
Fortson (31808)
$109,294 median income
- 36877
Smiths Station (36877)
$78,103 median income
- 36870
Phenix City (36870)
$72,500 median income
- 31909
Columbus (31909)
$69,166 median income
- 31904
Columbus (31904)
$66,291 median income
- 31907
Columbus (31907)
$54,453 median income
- 31901
Columbus (31901)
$51,424 median income
- 36869
Phenix City (36869)
$50,061 median income
- 36867
Phenix City (36867)
$48,026 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36867, 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 (22,210 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 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.
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