36870 ZIP Code
Phenix City, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36870 |
| City/Town: | Phenix City |
| County: | Russell |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 18,812 |
| Median Household Income: | $69,766 |
| Per Capita Income: | $41,042 |
| Total Housing Units: | 7,914 |
| Median Home Value: | $174,100 |
| Land Area: | 23.7 sq miles
61.5 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.3 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.4828, -85.1199 |
Population Information (36870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 18,812 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 9,603 | 51.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 9,209 | 49.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.7 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,010 | 5.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 947 | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,598 | 8.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,150 | 6.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 600 | 3.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,066 | 16.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,456 | 13.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,459 | 13.1% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,570 | 8.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,330 | 7.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,792 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 694 | 3.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 140 | 0.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $174,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 6.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $893 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 7,914 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 7,259 | 91.7% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 655 | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,970 | 82.2% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,289 | 17.8% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 13,507 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 295 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 890 | 6.6% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,621 | 26.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,535 | 26.2% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,965 | 14.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,675 | 12.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,526 | 11.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.2% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 23.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36870 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $69,766 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,289 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $84,992 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $41,042 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 9,449 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 8,708 | 95.6% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 402 | 4.4% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,729 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 6,261 | 71.9% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,971 | 22.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 476 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 14,120 | 75.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,419 | 18.2% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 184 | 1.0% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 378 | 2.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 711 | 3.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 477 | 2.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 621 | 3.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 167 | 0.9% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 151 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 303 | 1.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36870 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 695 | 9.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 232 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 542 | 7.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 377 | 5.2% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 809 | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,223 | 16.8% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,211 | 16.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,412 | 19.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 440 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 318 | 4.4% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36870 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,996 | 80.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 817 | 9.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 30 | 0.3% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 175 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 101 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 885 | 10.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 27.9 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36870 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 44 | 0.5% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 419 | 4.8% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 989 | 11.4% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 110 | 1.3% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 765 | 8.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 697 | 8.0% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 76 | 0.9% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,044 | 12.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,118 | 12.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,138 | 24.6% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 495 | 5.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 189 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 624 | 7.2% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.6% | 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 (36870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 16,758 | 89.1% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 13,262 | 70.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 6,331 | 33.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,715 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36870 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 5,653 | 77.9% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,162 | 29.8% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,228 | 30.7% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 372 | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 97 | 1.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 674 | 9.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36870 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 6,473 | 81.8% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 14 | 0.2% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 228 | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 106 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 39 | 0.5% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 57 | 0.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 991 | 12.5% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36870 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,249 | 15.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,266 | 28.6% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 2,348 | 29.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 816 | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 283 | 3.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 483 | 6.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 271 | 3.4% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 102 | 1.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 96 | 1.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36870 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 0 | 0.0% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 60 | 0.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,210 | 15.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,784 | 60.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,441 | 18.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 419 | 5.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36870 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 531 | 7.3% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 92 | 1.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 6,561 | 90.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 30 | 0.4% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 45 | 0.6% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36870 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 315 | 4.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,945 | 26.8% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,013 | 41.5% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,986 | 27.4% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36870 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 287 | 4.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 611 | 10.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,260 | 21.1% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,498 | 25.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,723 | 28.9% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 509 | 8.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 22 | 0.4% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 60 | 1.0% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36870 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,274 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $354 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $893 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.60 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.57 | 2.38 |
Households (36870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 7,259 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 4,175 | 57.5% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,650 | 22.7% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,018 | 14.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,792 | 24.7% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,551 | 35.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,912 | 26.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.59 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36870 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,759 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,902 | 24.5% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 4,619 | 59.5% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 147 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 903 | 11.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,410 | 18.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36870 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 4,852 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 443 | 9.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 95 | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,938 | 39.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,163 | 24.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,213 | 25.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 14,287 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,022 | 14.2% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 18,473 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,604 | 19.5% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 364 | 10.1% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,070 | 57.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,170 | 32.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36870 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 16,548 | 88.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,095 | 11.1% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 763 | 36.4% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,228 | 58.6% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 646 | 30.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 104 | 5.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36870 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 18,275 | 97.1% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 511 | 2.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 537 | 105.1% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 537 | 105.1% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 537 | 105.1% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 143 | 28.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 162 | 31.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 19 | 3.7% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36870 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,802 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,128 | 96.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 674 | 3.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 370 | 2.1% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 143 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 161 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36870 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 7,259 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 6,608 | 91.0% | 89.4% |
Phenix City, AL36870