36804 ZIP Code — Opelika, AL

Lee County, Alabama

ZIP code 36804 is located in Opelika, Alabama, within Lee County. It covers approximately 197.18 square miles and serves a population of 19,917 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36804

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $138,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,504. 32% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

16% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 36804 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

19,917

population

197.18

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36804 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36804

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36804. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Opelika	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36874 Salem (7.1 mi) 36830 Auburn (8.7 mi) 36849 Auburn University (9.7 mi) 36801 Opelika (9.7 mi) 36870 Phenix City (13.1 mi) 36877 Smiths Station (13.8 mi) 36832 Auburn (14.3 mi) 36852 Cusseta (14.6 mi) 36854 Valley (16.1 mi) 36869 Phenix City (16.7 mi) 36879 Waverly (16.9 mi) 36879 Waverly (16.9 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	19,917
Population density	101 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	197.18 sq mi
Water area	0.98 sq mi
Latitude	32.5564
Longitude	-85.3307
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	334

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	49.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	26.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	19.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

19,917

Population

101

People per sq mi

38.7

Median age

$54,504

Median household income

$25,680

Per capita income

$138,000

Median home value

$738

Median monthly rent

80.3%

Home ownership

15.8%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

6,553

Housing units

28.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

650

Under 5

616

619

5–9

586

740

10–14

700

774

15–19

733

591

20–24

559

1,194

25–34

1,130

1,467

35–44

1,390

1,434

45–54

1,357

933

55–59

884

590

60–64

558

843

65–74

799

250

75–84

236

146

85+

138

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,790	24.0%
18 and over	15,127	76.0%
65 and over	2,412	12.1%
Median age	38.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.6%

Black or African American 27.6%

Two or more races 3.8%

Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

Asian 2.7%

Other race 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	12,626	61.6%
Black or African American	5,661	27.6%
Two or more races	770	3.8%
Hispanic or Latino	593	2.9%
Asian	551	2.7%
Other race	209	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	100	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	47.5%	49.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	34.9%	26.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	14.8%	19.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.8%	4.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.0%

$10k–$15k 2.9%

$15k–$25k 10.9%

$25k–$35k 8.3%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 19.8%

$75k–$100k 11.7%

$100k–$150k 13.1%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.0%
$10k–$15k	2.9%
$15k–$25k	10.9%
$25k–$35k	8.3%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	19.8%
$75k–$100k	11.7%
$100k–$150k	13.1%
$150k–$200k	7.0%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$54,504

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.7%

$50k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 11.0%

$150k–$200k 9.2%

$200k–$300k 14.7%

$300k–$500k 14.0%

$500k–$1M 9.0%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$138,000
Median rent / month	$738
Owner occupied	80.3%
Renter occupied	19.7%
Vacant	11.3%
Single-family detached	51.2%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.0%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	15.2%
2000–2009	23.3%
1990–1999	27.0%
1980–1989	17.7%
1970–1979	10.2%
1960–1969	2.7%
1950–1959	2.7%
1940–1949	0.4%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	18.9%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	9.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.4%
1 vehicle	28.6%
2 vehicles	37.8%
3 or more	32.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.0%
Electricity	82.0%
Propane / LP gas	4.4%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	2.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,425	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	472	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,443	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,704	24.2%
Households with children under 18	2,272	32.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,729	24.5%
Average household size	2.82

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.9%	25.7%
Married	47.9%	48.9%
Separated	0.6%	1.4%
Widowed	4.3%	7.7%
Divorced	13.3%	16.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.8%

Some HS, no diploma 10.1%

HS graduate 26.0%

Some college, no degree 21.9%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 17.8%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.2%
Bachelor's or higher	28.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	349	7.7%
Kindergarten	207	4.6%
Elementary school	2,202	48.5%
High school	1,050	23.1%
College / grad school	733	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.3%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Retail trade 11.4%

Construction 10.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.2%

Professional & management 7.2%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Other services 4.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Public administration 3.4%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	31.3%
Service	16.8%
Sales & office	22.2%
Natural resources & construction	13.5%
Production & transportation	16.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	16.0%
Self-employed	6.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.1%
Carpool	10.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	4.8%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.5

Poverty

All people 15.8%

Under 18 years 16.8%

18 and over 15.5%

Married-couple families 3.2%

Female-led households 51.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	31.7%
Retirement income	24.0%
Supplemental Security	4.6%
Cash public assistance	1.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.7%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	39.4%
High cholesterol	34.0%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	6.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	7.6%
Cancer	5.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.8%
Binge drinking	16.1%
No physical activity	25.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.9%
Depression	25.7%
Fair or poor health	18.1%
Poor mental health	16.3%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	15.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.7%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	14.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,425	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	21.4%
65 and over	35.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.7%
Public insurance	36.6%
No insurance	16.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	18,651	93.6%
Spanish	579	3.1%
Other Indo-European	375	2.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	139	0.7%
Other languages	57	0.3%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	19,220	96.5%
Born in same state	19,143	96.1%
Born in different state	13,138	66.0%
Foreign born	77	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	697	3.5%
Not a US citizen	201	28.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	3,466	17.4%
French	1,935	9.7%
Italian	926	4.6%
English	150	0.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	107	0.5%
Dutch	29	0.1%
Irish	22	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	91.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36804

What city is ZIP code 36804 in?

ZIP code 36804 is primarily assigned to Opelika, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36804 in?

ZIP code 36804 falls within Lee County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36804?

16% of residents in ZIP code 36804 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 36804 mostly owner-occupied?

80% of occupied units in ZIP code 36804 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36804?

The median home value in ZIP code 36804 is $138,000.

Does ZIP code 36804 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 36804 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 36804 in?

ZIP code 36804 observes the CST timezone.