36849 ZIP Code — Auburn University, AL
Lee County, Alabama
ZIP code 36849 is located in Auburn University, Alabama, within Lee County. It covers approximately 0.74 square miles and serves a population of 5,397 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.
About ZIP code 36849
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 12 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (31%) compared to national benchmarks.
5,397
population
0.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36849 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36849
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36849. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Auburn University | Acceptable |
| Auburn University | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
36830 Auburn (2.9 mi)
36832 Auburn (5.4 mi)
36801 Opelika (7.6 mi)
36879 Waverly (9.4 mi)
36879 Waverly (9.4 mi)
36804 Opelika (9.7 mi)
36866 Notasulga (12.6 mi)
36874 Salem (16.3 mi)
36852 Cusseta (17.1 mi)
36850 Camp Hill (17.6 mi)
36088 Tuskegee Institute (18.1 mi)
36083 Tuskegee (19.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 5,397 |
| Population density | 7,293 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 081 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.74 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.5994 |
| Longitude | -85.4890 |
| Timezone | Central (CT) |
| Area code | 334 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
5,397
Population
7,293
People per sq mi
19.6
Median age
$0
Median household income
$4,009
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
12.1%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
31.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
906
15–19
2,484
528
20–24
1,447
9
25–34
23
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 22 | 0.4% |
| 18 and over | 5,375 | 99.6% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.2%
Black or African American
44.2%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.2%
Other race
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,635 | 48.2% |
| Black or African American | 2,417 | 44.2% |
| Two or more races | 226 | 4.1% |
| Asian | 78 | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 67 | 1.2% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 19 | 0.3% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 98.6% | 100.0% |
| Married | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
68.8%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
31.3%
Graduate / professional
0.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 5,397 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
42.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
31.0%
Retail trade
15.2%
Public administration
4.8%
Other services
1.7%
Manufacturing
1.5%
Professional & management
1.3%
Wholesale trade
0.9%
Information
0.7%
Finance & real estate
0.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 26.8% |
| Service | 38.0% |
| Sales & office | 29.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 0.0% |
| Production & transportation | 6.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 72.8% |
| Government | 27.2% |
| Self-employed | 0.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 43.1% |
| Carpool | 6.3% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 32.7% |
| Work from home | 17.2% |
| Other means | 0.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 11.9 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.9% |
| High blood pressure | 17.5% |
| High cholesterol | 11.4% |
| Diabetes | 2.5% |
| Heart disease | 1.4% |
| Stroke | 0.9% |
| Asthma | 14.8% |
| Arthritis | 8.1% |
| Kidney disease | 1.4% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.5% |
| Cancer | 0.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.6% |
| No physical activity | 29.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.9% |
| Depression | 38.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 20.6% |
| Poor mental health | 30.8% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 18.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.0% |
| Visited dentist | 48.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 64.0% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 0 | 0.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 4.7% |
| Under 18 | 36.4% |
| 18–64 years | 4.6% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.7% |
| Public insurance | 6.8% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 5,397 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 120 | 2.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 14 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 80 | 1.5% |
| Other languages | 13 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 5,283 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 5,223 | 96.8% |
| Born in different state | 2,800 | 51.9% |
| Foreign born | 60 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 114 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 10 | 8.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 1,339 | 24.8% |
| Italian | 144 | 2.7% |
| French | 97 | 1.8% |
| Dutch | 24 | 0.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 14 | 0.3% |
| English | 14 | 0.3% |
| Irish | 13 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 13 | 0.2% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36849
What city is ZIP code 36849 in?
ZIP code 36849 is primarily assigned to Auburn University, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36849 in?
ZIP code 36849 falls within Lee County, Alabama.
What is the population of ZIP code 36849?
ZIP code 36849 has an estimated population of 5,397 residents, with a density of 7,283 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 36849 in?
ZIP code 36849 observes the CST timezone.