36801 ZIP Code
Opelika, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36801 |
| City/Town: | Opelika |
| County: | Lee |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,479 |
| Median Household Income: | $55,728 |
| Per Capita Income: | $35,756 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,901 |
| Median Home Value: | $193,800 |
| Land Area: | 78.3 sq miles
202.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.9 sq miles
2.4 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.7025, -85.3855 |
Population Information (36801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,479 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,278 | 48.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,201 | 52.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 40.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,594 | 6.8% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 947 | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,556 | 6.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,387 | 5.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,493 | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,246 | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,938 | 12.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,734 | 11.6% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,479 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,549 | 6.6% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,012 | 12.8% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,197 | 5.1% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 347 | 1.5% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $193,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $872 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,901 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,578 | 87.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,323 | 12.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,084 | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,494 | 36.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,502 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 785 | 4.8% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 870 | 5.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,651 | 28.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,490 | 21.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,343 | 8.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,260 | 19.8% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,103 | 12.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 90.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 32.5% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $55,728 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $75,547 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $79,564 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $35,756 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,360 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,908 | 96.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 442 | 3.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,794 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,908 | 81.7% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,650 | 15.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 337 | 3.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 13,611 | 58.0% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 8,755 | 37.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 7 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 437 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 49 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 43 | 0.2% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 577 | 2.5% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 278 | 1.2% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,275 | 5.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 250 | 1.1% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 175 | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 252 | 1.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 598 | 2.5% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36801 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 580 | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 915 | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 925 | 9.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 968 | 10.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,065 | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,373 | 14.3% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,391 | 14.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,315 | 13.7% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 544 | 5.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 502 | 5.2% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36801 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 9,089 | 83.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 835 | 7.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 141 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 125 | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 544 | 5.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36801 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 90 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 244 | 2.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,628 | 14.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 118 | 1.1% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,964 | 18.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 368 | 3.4% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 247 | 2.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 596 | 5.5% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 673 | 6.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,091 | 28.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,182 | 10.8% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 313 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 394 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 18.3% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (36801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,953 | 89.2% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 15,554 | 66.2% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,058 | 38.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,054 | 8.7% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36801 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,543 | 68.3% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,615 | 37.7% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,404 | 25.1% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 715 | 7.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 72 | 0.8% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,475 | 15.4% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36801 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,276 | 66.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 407 | 3.7% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 503 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 522 | 4.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 439 | 4.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 318 | 2.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 757 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 679 | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36801 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 313 | 2.9% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,688 | 15.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,550 | 14.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,659 | 15.2% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,271 | 11.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,576 | 14.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,219 | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 683 | 6.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 337 | 3.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 605 | 5.5% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36801 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 800 | 7.3% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 529 | 4.9% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,302 | 21.1% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,299 | 48.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,709 | 15.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 262 | 2.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36801 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 3,246 | 33.9% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 253 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,035 | 63.0% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 28 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 16 | 0.2% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36801 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 945 | 9.9% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,431 | 35.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,068 | 32.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,134 | 22.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36801 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 664 | 10.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 546 | 9.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 723 | 11.9% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,242 | 20.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,604 | 26.4% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 965 | 15.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 340 | 5.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36801 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,264 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $406 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $872 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.45 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.29 | 2.38 |
Households (36801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,578 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,071 | 42.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,499 | 15.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,497 | 15.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,745 | 39.1% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,491 | 26.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,246 | 33.9% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.39 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36801 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,086 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,710 | 40.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,452 | 49.0% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 220 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 600 | 6.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,320 | 36.5% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36801 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,438 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 248 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 387 | 7.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,977 | 36.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,207 | 22.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,619 | 29.8% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,460 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,299 | 7.0% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 23,007 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,420 | 14.9% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 122 | 3.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,870 | 54.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,428 | 41.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36801 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,245 | 86.2% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,919 | 12.4% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,977 | 67.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 918 | 31.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 328 | 11.2% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 24 | 0.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36801 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,734 | 96.8% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 365 | 1.6% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 745 | 204.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 745 | 204.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 745 | 204.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 87 | 23.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 367 | 100.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36801 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,885 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,850 | 95.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,035 | 4.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 596 | 2.7% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 95 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 344 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36801 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,578 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,767 | 91.5% | 89.4% |
Opelika, AL36801