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 High-density area
- $78,103
- Median income Near-median income area
- $224,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36877 (Smiths Station, AL) rose +3.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.3 in 2023 to 180.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,309. The poverty rate is 11.9%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $224,200 (27% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 83.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,182.
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. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Lee County, so 36877 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 36877
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Smiths Station, AL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$35,309
Per Capita Income
11.9%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36877 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Smiths Station, 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)
$78,103 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
5,286housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 31904
Columbus (31904)
32,871 residents
- 36867
Phenix City (36867)
22,210 residents
- 31906
Columbus (31906)
21,757 residents
- 31903
Columbus (31903)
20,128 residents
- 36870
Phenix City (36870)
18,783 residents
- 36869
Phenix City (36869)
18,751 residents
- 36877 11,414
Smiths Station (36877)
11,414 residents
- 31901 8,638
Columbus (31901)
8,638 residents
- 36874 7,901
Salem (36874)
7,901 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36877 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36877 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
- 36874
Salem (36874)
$66,986 median income
- 31904
Columbus (31904)
$66,291 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
- 31906
Columbus (31906)
$44,965 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36877, 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 (11,414 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 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.
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