ZIP Code 36867 in Phenix City, AL

Data Last Updated: November 1, 2025
City:Phenix City, Alabama
Counties:Russell County[Primary]
Lee County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:9:41:08 PM
Population:22,505 [See All]
Area Code:334
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:32.4915, -85.0311
Land Area:12.57 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 36867 has 22,505 residents and 9,744 households (average 2.28 persons per household). The median age is 36.8 years, slightly younger than the state (39.7) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.5% male and 53.5% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (54.9%, much lower than the state average of 64.1%) and Black or African American (36.2%, much higher than the state average of 25.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.8%, 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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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:22,505Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:22,441Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:23,246Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:1,790.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$46,847Source: Census ACS
Households:9,744Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$188,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.28Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:3.38Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--20,89821,60721,97622,42823,24323,99323,28022,98322,23922,23921,29821,70022,441
Decennial Census22,210------------------22,505------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 36.8

Male Median Age: 34.8

Female Median Age: 38.6

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male781750803685622885731607584599614635640564373307159133
Female7447286896717401,008893730724667769786694645546397298304
Total1,5251,4781,4921,3561,3621,8931,6241,3371,3081,2661,3831,4211,3341,209919704457437
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:12,36055.36%
Black:8,14536.48%
Hispanic:*1,0824.85%
Asian:2431.09%
American Indian:800.36%
Hawaiian:270.12%
Other:3911.75%
Total:22,328100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:10,47246.53%34.8 years
Females:12,03353.47%38.6 years
Total:22,505100%36.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:20,64291.98%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:8133.62%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:8213.66%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:1654.39%
Total Population:22,441100%
Total Native Population:21,45595.61%
Total Foreign-born Population:9864.39%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $46,847, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $11,327 (31.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $1,145. Family households earn a median of $63,983 versus $30,055 for nonfamily households (a difference of $33,928). By gender, male median income is $56,966 and female is $38,937, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $18,029 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 58.1%, which is below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.1%, which is higher than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$35,520$36,456$37,202$36,241$37,387$41,850$41,925$43,144$45,702$41,627$42,914$46,401$46,847
Median Family Income$42,358$42,633$42,120$39,241$41,424$45,477$46,301$51,420$58,738$54,478$54,712$66,703$63,983
Median NonFamily Income$25,444$26,400$27,226$30,100$31,124$33,850$32,813$29,840$30,006$26,395$28,862$30,061$30,055
Median Male Income$40,063$41,149$42,939$43,140$41,768$41,418$41,497$42,417$46,267$47,450$48,855$55,340$56,966
Median Female Income$29,593$31,265$32,713$34,542$33,676$34,000$36,526$33,609$34,346$32,306$35,417$37,221$38,937
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:8,85951.17%
Unemployed:6173.56%
Not In Labor Force:7,83645.26%
Total:17,312100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:3,29637.21%
Service:1,73619.60%
Sales and Office:1,82520.60%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:5946.71%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,40815.89%
Total Civilian Employed Population:8,859100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $188,000, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $69,500 (58.65%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $46,500. The median gross rent is $963, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $272 (39.36%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $128. Of occupied housing, owners make up 46.95% (55.93% with a mortgage, 44.07% free-and-clear) and renters 53.05% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 13.54%, which is much higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$118,500$122,400$121,300$128,200$132,100$131,300$130,800$136,800$141,500$139,300$144,400$175,900$188,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:4188.45%
$500 to $999:2,16043.68%
$1,000 to $1,499:1,82136.83%
$1,500 to $1,999:2915.88%
$2,000 to $2,499:280.57%
$2,500 to $2,999:150.30%
$3,000 or more:120.24%
No Rent:2004.04%
Total:4,945100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$691$720$744$762$769$772$802$831$835$808$877$938$963
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):2,44826.26%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,92920.69%
Renter Occupied:4,94553.05%
Total Occupied Housing Units:9,322100%

Occupied Housing Units:9,32286.46%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):1,46013.54%
Total Housing Units:10,782100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:7,09265.78%
Multi-Family Units:3,62033.57%
Other Units:700.65%
Total Housing Units:10,782100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 27.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 90.40%, which is edges higher than the state rate (88.10%). The uninsured rate is 11.80%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 18.30%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 3.00 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.40 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.20%). College enrollment is 26.37%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:5133.39%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:9446.24%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,14427.39%
Some college, no degree:3,60023.80%
Associate's degree:1,71411.33%
Bachelor's degree:2,63117.39%
Graduate or professional degree:1,58310.46%
Total:15,129100%
High school or higher:13,67290.37%
Bachelor's degree or higher:4,21427.85%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:12,70051.32%
Public Insurance:9,48738.33%
No Insurance:2,56210.35%
Total:24,749100%
Has Health Insurance:22,18789.65%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty21.3%20.9%19.9%22.2%19.4%18.0%15.7%15.5%13.9%16.9%18.8%18.5%18.3%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:1482.73%
Kindergarten:3596.62%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):2,01637.20%
High school (grades 9-12):1,46727.07%
College or graduate school:1,42926.37%
Total:5,419100%
Early Childhood:5079.36%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):3,84270.90%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 36867 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 518 business establishments, employing about 6,096 people with an annual payroll of $209,889,000. USPS data shows 10,196 residential mailboxes and 750 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:10,196Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:750Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:10,941Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:7,287Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:2,049Source: USPS
# of Businesses:518Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$55,604,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$209,889,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:6,096Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 36867 is located in Russell County, Alabama, within the Columbus, GA-AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17980) and Alabama's 3rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 326,136 people, about 6.90% of whom live in ZIP Code 36867. It covers 12.57 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.276 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Columbus, GA-ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:17980Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:326,136Source: Census
MSA:Columbus, GA-AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:12.57 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.276 sq miSource: 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:0159472Source: Census
Place Name:Phenix City city; AlabamaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


36868 | | 36866

Schools in ZIP Code 36867


ZIP Code 36867 is in the Phenix City City School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 7 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Phenix City Intermediate School 2401 S Railroad St
Phenix City, AL 36867
District: Phenix City City School District
Sherwood Elementary School 706 Idle Hour Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
District: Phenix City City School District
Westview Elementary School 1012 Ingersoll Dr
Phenix City, AL 36867
District: Phenix City City School District
Lakewood Elementary School 24 Explorer Drive
Phenix City, AL 36867
District: Phenix City City School District
Phenix City Elementary School 2307 South Railroad Street
Phenix City, AL 36867
District: Phenix City City School District
Lakewood Primary School 18 Explorer Road
Phenix City, AL 36867
District: Phenix City City School District
Success Academy 1700 17th Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36867
District: Phenix City City School District
Glenwood School 5801 Summerville Rd
Smiths Station, AL 36877
District: Private SchoolNearby
New Testament Baptist School 9650 Lee Rd # 240
Phenix City, AL 36870
District: Private SchoolNearby
Columbus Girls Academy 14 Motts Dr
Seale, AL 36875
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 36867


Troy University-Phenix City Campus 1510 Whitewater Avenue
Phenix City, AL 36869-4419
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University-Columbus 408 12th Street Suite 102
Columbus, GA 31901
Type: Post Secondary
Columbus Technical College 928 Manchester Expy
Columbus, GA 31904-6572
Type: Post Secondary
Rivertown School Of Beauty Barber Skin Care And Nails 4747 Hamilton Road, Suite E
Columbus, GA 31904
Type: Post Secondary
Chattahoochee Valley Community College 2602 College Drive
Phenix City, AL 36869
Type: Post Secondary
Columbus State University 4225 University Ave
Columbus, GA 31907-5645
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


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 November 1, 2025.

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