PlainZIP

Smiths Station, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36877

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

11,414
107/sq mi
$78,103
Median income
$224,200
Median home value
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Smiths Station pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
107
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36877 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36877 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Smiths Station, Lee County, Alabama, home to 11,414 residents across 106.8 square miles, a density of 107 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36877 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,103 (28% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $35,309. Poverty here runs at 11.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $224,200 (27% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,182 monthly, and 83.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 36877 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Lee 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 36877

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Smiths Station, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36877.

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 36877, Smiths Station, 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

11,414

Population

106.8

Area (sq mi)

107

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36877?

36.7

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

2.9%

Foreign-Born

White 69.5%
African American 20.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

How ZIP 36877 ranks nationally

Smiths Station, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,103 Top 41% higher than 59% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.8%

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

Owner 83.7%
Renter 16.3%

$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 36877 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 36877 ranks #7 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 36877 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 36877 ranks #2 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Lee County

36830 standard
Auburn, AL
Pop: 33,201
36801 standard
Opelika, AL
Pop: 22,214
36832 standard
Auburn, AL
Pop: 22,071
36870 standard
Phenix City, AL
Pop: 18,783
36804 standard
Opelika, AL
Pop: 16,861
36874 standard
Salem, AL
Pop: 7,901

Related Areas

Lee County Smiths Station, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36877 in? ▼
ZIP code 36877 (Smiths Station) is located in Lee County, Alabama. Lee County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/lee-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36877? ▼
ZIP code 36877 in Smiths Station, AL has a population of 11,414 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36877? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36877 is $78,103, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36877? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36877 is $224,200, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36877? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36877 is White at 69.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36877? ▼
ZIP code 36877 has 139 business establishments employing approximately 880 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36877? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36877 are: Construction (27), Retail trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (16). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36877? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36877 increased by 3.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 36877? ▼
In ZIP code 36877, 52.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.8% 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 36877? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36877 is 24.6 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 36877? ▼
In ZIP code 36877, approximately 83.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36877? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36877 is 11.9% 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.