ZIP Code 36869
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Phenix City · Russell County · Alabama
- Population
- 18,751
- Median income
- $50,061
- Median home value
- $136,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.1%
- Land area
- 193.9 sq mi
97/sq mi
▼ 34% vs US
higher than 14% of US ZIPs
▼ 51% vs US
higher than 22% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.7
Chicago
ZIP code 36869 in Phenix City, Alabama has a population of 18,751. The median household income is $50,061, which is 34% below the national average. Median home value is $136,700, 51% below the US average. 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36869 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 193.9 square miles in Phenix City, Russell County, Alabama. The area is home to 18,751 residents, producing a population density of 97 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 36869 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36869 sits at $50,061 (18% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $26,543. The poverty rate stands at 22.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $136,700 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $895 per month, and 60.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36869 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Russell County, so you can benchmark 36869 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 36869
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36869.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Construction
Construction
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
19 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
18 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
17 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 36869, 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
18,751
Population
193.9
Area (sq mi)
97
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36869?
39.7
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
2.6%
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?
$50,061
Median Household Income
-18% vs state
$26,543
Per Capita Income
22.2%
Poverty Rate
4.9%
Unemployment Rate
25.6 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?
10,301
Total Housing Units
8,967
Occupied Units
1,334
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,700
Median Home Value
-23% vs state
$895
Median Rent
1986
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
+5.7%
YoY Change (2024)
204
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+104%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36869 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +104% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +9.6% | 139 |
| 2021 | +8.3% | 150 |
| 2022 | +22.4% | 184 |
| 2023 | +4.9% | 193 |
| 2024 | +5.7% | 204 |
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 165 business establishments in ZIP 36869, employing approximately 2,336 people with a combined annual payroll of $97,545,000.
165
Businesses
2,336
Employees
$97.5M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 24 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 19 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 18 | 10.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 10.3% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 14 | 8.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 4.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 2.4% |
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 36869 vs 36870 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36870 | Phenix City, AL | 18,783 | 5.0 mi |
| 31903 | Columbus, GA | 20,128 | 7.4 mi |
| 36867 | Phenix City, AL | 22,210 | 6.2 mi |
| 31901 | Columbus, GA | 8,638 | 6.6 mi |
| 36877 | Smiths Station, AL | 11,414 | 9.6 mi |
| 31906 | Columbus, GA | 21,757 | 8.3 mi |
| 36875 | Seale, AL | 4,622 | 8.1 mi |
| 31904 | Columbus, GA | 32,871 | 10.3 mi |
| 36856 | Fort Mitchell, AL | 3,719 | 11.0 mi |
| 36874 | Salem, AL | 7,901 | 12.4 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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