ZIP Code 36877
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Smiths Station · Lee County · Alabama
- Population
- 11,414
- Median income
- $78,103
- Median home value
- $224,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 26.8%
- Land area
- 106.8 sq mi
107/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.7
Chicago
ZIP code 36877 in Smiths Station, Alabama has a population of 11,414. The median household income is $78,103, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $224,200, 19% below the US average. 26.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36877 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 106.8 square miles in Smiths Station, Lee County, Alabama. The area is home to 11,414 residents, producing a population density of 107 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 36877 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36877 sits at $78,103 (28% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $35,309. The poverty rate stands at 11.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.7%. On housing, the median home value is $224,200 (27% above the state average) with median rent at $1,182 per month, and 83.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36877 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Lee County, so you can benchmark 36877 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 36877
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36877.
- Construction
Construction
27 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
12 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 36877, Smiths Station, 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
11,414
Population
106.8
Area (sq mi)
107
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36877?
36.7
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
2.9%
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?
$78,103
Median Household Income
+28% vs state
$35,309
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 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?
5,286
Total Housing Units
4,805
Occupied Units
481
Vacant Units
2.94
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$224,200
Median Home Value
+27% vs state
$1,182
Median Rent
1996
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
+3.9%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36877 have increased 3.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.0% | 135 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 148 |
| 2022 | +16.8% | 173 |
| 2023 | +0.3% | 173 |
| 2024 | +3.9% | 180 |
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 139 business establishments in ZIP 36877, employing approximately 880 people with a combined annual payroll of $41,831,000.
139
Businesses
880
Employees
$41.8M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 27 | 19.4% |
| Retail trade | 19 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 16 | 11.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 10.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 12 | 8.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 8.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 7.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 2.9% |
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 36877 vs 36870 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36870 | Phenix City, AL | 18,783 | 5.3 mi |
| 31904 | Columbus, GA | 32,871 | 5.7 mi |
| 36874 | Salem, AL | 7,901 | 6.2 mi |
| 36867 | Phenix City, AL | 22,210 | 6.1 mi |
| 36869 | Phenix City, AL | 18,751 | 9.6 mi |
| 31808 | Fortson, GA | 6,679 | 7.3 mi |
| 31901 | Columbus, GA | 8,638 | 9.5 mi |
| 31906 | Columbus, GA | 21,757 | 10.7 mi |
| 31903 | Columbus, GA | 20,128 | 13.1 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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