| City: | Auburn University, Alabama |
| City Alias: | Auburn, Auburn Univ |
| Names to Avoid: | Auburn Unvrsty |
| County: | Lee County |
| Timezone: | Central (GMT -06:00) |
| Local Time: | 7:56:17 PM |
| Population: | 4,230 [See All] |
| Area Code: | 334 |
| Classification: | Unique [Company/Government] |
| Coordinates: | 32.5994, -85.4890 |
| Land Area: | 0.741 sq mi |
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Auburn University operates under dedicated ZIP code 36849 in Lee County, Alabama. Chartered in 1856 as East Alabama Male College and opened in 1859, the institution became Alabama's first land-grant college in 1872. Today it stands as the second-largest university in Alabama with over 34,000 students. The school took its current name in 1960 after operating as Alabama Polytechnic Institute since 1899. This dedicated postal designation has served the campus for over two decades.
The 2020 Census counted 4,230 residents within this ZIP, with a median age of 20.5 years reflecting the undergraduate population. A remarkable 99% of residents live in non-institutional group quarters, indicating nearly complete dormitory housing. The 0.6-square-mile boundary encompasses 96 delivery codes routing mail to campus buildings including the Hill Mail Room, Quad Mail Room, and Village Mail Room. The Auburn Alumni Association and Department of Agriculture offices also receive mail through this designation. Both Auburn and Auburn University are valid mailing cities for correspondence.
| Population: | 4,230 |
| Median Age: | 20.5 |
| Housing Units: | 30 |
| Establishments: | 11 |
| Employment: | 138 |
| Residential: | 0 |
| Business: | 1 |
Buildings registered in the USPS ZIP+4 database with designated codes for direct mail delivery.
ZIP Code 36849 has 4,230 residents and 30 households (average 1.87 persons per household). The median age is 20.5 years, significantly younger than the state (39.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 40.3% male and 59.7% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (62.6%, much higher than the state average of 25.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (34.4%, much lower than the state average of 64.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (25.8%) and national averages (12.4%).
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| 2020 Population: | 4,230Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 5,241Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 5,708.5 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 30Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $666,666,666Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 1.87Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 8.50Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 3,079 | 3,071 | 3,204 | 3,308 | 3,539 | 3,859 | 4,043 | 4,108 | 4,185 | 4,228 | 4,339 | 5,397 | 5,224 | 5,241 |
| Decennial Census | 3,150 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4,230 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 20.5
Male Median Age: 20.9
Female Median Age: 20.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 3 | 1 | 0 | 383 | 1,312 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1,216 | 1,307 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1,599 | 2,619 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| White: | 1,454 | 33.73% |
| Black: | 2,650 | 61.47% |
| Hispanic:* | 140 | 3.25% |
| Asian: | 5 | 0.12% |
| American Indian: | 2 | 0.05% |
| Hawaiian: | 1 | 0.02% |
| Other: | 59 | 1.37% |
| Total: | 4,311 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,703 | 40.26% | 20.9 years |
| Females: | 2,527 | 59.74% | 20.1 years |
| Total: | 4,230 | 100% | 20.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 5,076 | 96.85% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 29 | 0.55% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 136 | 2.59% |
| Total Population: | 5,241 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 5,105 | 97.41% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 136 | 2.59% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $12,561, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $12,561 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 31.7%, which is far less than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 12.5%, which is markedly higher than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (44.2%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $10,536 | $10,526 | $10,655 | $10,598 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $4,583 | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $30,833 | $29,306 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $13,388 | $12,561 |
| Employed: | 1,454 | 27.74% |
| Unemployed: | 208 | 3.97% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 3,579 | 68.29% |
| Total: | 5,241 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 392 | 26.96% |
| Service: | 642 | 44.15% |
| Sales and Office: | 331 | 22.76% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 89 | 6.12% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,454 | 100% |
In 2024, 0.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 5.40%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 87.80%, which is well above the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 8.80%, which is far lower than the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is -666,666,666.00%, which is far lower than the national rate (8.80%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (100.00%). College enrollment is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Associate's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 10 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 10 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Private Insurance: | 4,604 | 86.07% |
| Public Insurance: | 462 | 8.64% |
| No Insurance: | 283 | 5.29% |
| Total: | 5,349 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 5,066 | 94.71% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 5,241 | 100.00% |
| Total: | 5,241 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 0 | 0.00% |
ZIP Code 36849 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 141 people with an annual payroll of $4,112,000. USPS data shows 0 residential mailboxes and 1 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 1Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,840Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 11Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $936,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $4,112,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 141Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 36849 is located in Lee County, Alabama, within the Auburn-Opelika, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 12220) and Alabama's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 140,247 people, about 3.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 36849. It covers 0.741 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Auburn-Opelika, ALSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 12220Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 140,247Source: Census |
| MSA: | Auburn-Opelika, AL MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.741 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 03Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 7543.86 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 36849 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on February 1, 2026.