36869 ZIP Code
Phenix City, Alabama
December 18, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36869 |
| City/Town: | Phenix City |
| County: | Russell |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,052 |
| Median Household Income: | $47,823 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,040 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,603 |
| Median Home Value: | $119,800 |
| Land Area: | 76.3 sq miles
197.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.5 sq miles
1.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.4197, -85.0646 |
Population Information (36869 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,052 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 11,166 | 48.4% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,886 | 51.6% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.1 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,461 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,552 | 6.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,785 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,273 | 5.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,070 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,627 | 15.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,135 | 13.6% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,086 | 13.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,648 | 7.1% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,223 | 5.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,388 | 10.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 595 | 2.6% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 209 | 0.9% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36869 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $119,800 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.7 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $910 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,603 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,194 | 86.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,409 | 13.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,507 | 59.9% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 3,687 | 40.1% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36869 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,911 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 1,014 | 6.4% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,842 | 11.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,778 | 30.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,241 | 26.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,619 | 10.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,513 | 9.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 904 | 5.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 82.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36869 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $47,823 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $59,534 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $60,620 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,040 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36869 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 10,839 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 9,910 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 521 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,266 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,045 | 81.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,402 | 14.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 463 | 4.7% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36869 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,502 | 41.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 12,008 | 52.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 121 | 0.5% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 562 | 2.4% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 859 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 608 | 2.6% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 944 | 4.1% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 104 | 0.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 252 | 1.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 588 | 2.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36869 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 874 | 9.5% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 938 | 10.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 960 | 10.4% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 978 | 10.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,076 | 11.7% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,900 | 20.7% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 981 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 886 | 9.6% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 385 | 4.2% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 216 | 2.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36869 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,667 | 87.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 623 | 6.3% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 89 | 0.9% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 48 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 270 | 2.7% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 519 | 5.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36869 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 36 | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 850 | 8.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,190 | 12.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 81 | 0.8% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,489 | 15.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 589 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 133 | 1.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,046 | 10.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,121 | 11.3% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,365 | 13.8% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 943 | 9.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 423 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 644 | 6.5% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36869 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 22.5% | 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 (36869 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 19,573 | 84.9% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,806 | 55.6% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,737 | 42.2% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,715 | 11.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36869 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 6,731 | 73.2% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,663 | 29.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,261 | 24.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 768 | 8.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 59 | 0.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,844 | 20.1% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36869 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,161 | 67.5% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 64 | 0.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 276 | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 391 | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 726 | 6.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 332 | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 102 | 1.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,551 | 14.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36869 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 24 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,142 | 10.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 1,550 | 14.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,765 | 16.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,405 | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,993 | 18.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,346 | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 852 | 8.0% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 405 | 3.8% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 121 | 1.1% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36869 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 79 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 688 | 6.5% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,366 | 22.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,082 | 57.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 995 | 9.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 393 | 3.7% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36869 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 1,392 | 15.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 320 | 3.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,208 | 78.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 142 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 13 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 119 | 1.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36869 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,055 | 11.5% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,141 | 34.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,088 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,910 | 20.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36869 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 878 | 15.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,170 | 21.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,783 | 32.4% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 626 | 11.4% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 710 | 12.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 291 | 5.3% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 49 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36869 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,043 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $344 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $910 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.38 |
Households (36869 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,194 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,380 | 36.8% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,399 | 15.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,880 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,240 | 35.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,814 | 30.6% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,521 | 27.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.47 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.18 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36869 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,085 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,074 | 33.8% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,626 | 39.9% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 314 | 3.5% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,495 | 16.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 2,975 | 32.7% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36869 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,877 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 468 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 248 | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,717 | 46.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,318 | 22.4% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,126 | 19.2% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36869 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 17,211 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,976 | 11.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,288 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,846 | 21.7% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 493 | 10.2% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,967 | 61.2% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,386 | 28.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36869 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 20,871 | 90.5% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,032 | 8.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 899 | 44.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,133 | 55.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 683 | 33.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36869 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,463 | 97.4% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 286 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 589 | 205.9% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 589 | 205.9% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 589 | 205.9% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 82 | 28.7% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 442 | 154.5% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36869 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,591 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,591 | 95.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 1,000 | 4.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 814 | 3.8% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 125 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 52 | 0.2% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 9 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36869 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,194 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 7,689 | 83.6% | 89.4% |
Phenix City, AL36869