36852 ZIP Code — Cusseta, AL

Lee County, Alabama

ZIP code 36852 is located in Cusseta, Alabama, within Lee County. It covers approximately 29.31 square miles and serves a population of 2,281 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36852

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 $184,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $73,832. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36852 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,281

population

29.31

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36852 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36852

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36852. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cusseta	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36854 Valley (3.9 mi) 36863 Lanett (9.5 mi) 36801 Opelika (9.6 mi) 31833 West Point (10.8 mi) 36874 Salem (13.5 mi) 36804 Opelika (14.6 mi) 36862 Lafayette (14.9 mi) 36879 Waverly (16 mi) 36879 Waverly (16 mi) 36877 Smiths Station (16.7 mi) 36849 Auburn University (17.1 mi) 31808 Fortson (17.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,281
Population density	78 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	29.31 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	32.7599
Longitude	-85.2648
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	334

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	49.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	26.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	19.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

2,281

Population

People per sq mi

31.6

Median age

$73,832

Median household income

$31,455

Per capita income

$184,900

Median home value

$1,070

Median monthly rent

79.8%

Home ownership

19.2%

Poverty rate

2.6%

Unemployment

830

Housing units

11.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

126

5–9

116

149

10–14

137

15–19

20–24

225

25–34

208

194

35–44

180

123

45–54

114

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	713	31.3%
18 and over	1,568	68.7%
65 and over	224	9.8%
Median age	31.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.3%

Black or African American 20.6%

Two or more races 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.8%

Asian 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	1,731	75.3%
Black or African American	473	20.6%
Two or more races	57	2.5%
Hispanic or Latino	18	0.8%
Other race	18	0.8%
Asian	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	57.9%	49.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	26.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	12.6%	19.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	4.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.8%

$10k–$15k 4.8%

$15k–$25k 6.2%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 17.9%

$75k–$100k 19.7%

$100k–$150k 24.3%

$150k–$200k 0.1%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.8%
$10k–$15k	4.8%
$15k–$25k	6.2%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	17.9%
$75k–$100k	19.7%
$100k–$150k	24.3%
$150k–$200k	0.1%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$73,832

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 23.2%

$50k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 15.5%

$150k–$200k 7.3%

$200k–$300k 28.9%

$300k–$500k 15.0%

$1M+ 1.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$184,900
Median rent / month	$1,070
Owner occupied	79.8%
Renter occupied	20.2%
Vacant	19.9%
Single-family detached	52.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	43.4%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.86

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	18.0%
2000–2009	16.3%
1990–1999	21.2%
1980–1989	6.8%
1970–1979	10.8%
1960–1969	9.3%
1950–1959	9.3%
1940–1949	1.6%
1939 or earlier	6.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.6%
2 bedrooms	27.4%
3 bedrooms	47.1%
4 bedrooms	24.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.4%
1 vehicle	7.9%
2 vehicles	36.7%
3 or more	49.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	0.3%
Electricity	87.4%
Propane / LP gas	10.6%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	419	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	10	1.3%
Male householder, no spouse	176	22.2%
Female householder, no spouse	188	23.7%
Households with children under 18	345	43.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	183	23.1%
Average household size	2.88

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	32.5%	31.4%
Married	56.7%	47.4%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	3.3%	12.4%
Divorced	7.4%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.1%

Some HS, no diploma 7.5%

HS graduate 41.5%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 16.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.8%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.3%
Kindergarten	129	17.2%
Elementary school	399	53.1%
High school	88	11.7%
College / grad school	133	17.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.6%

Public administration 16.9%

Other services 14.1%

Education & healthcare 13.9%

Finance & real estate 13.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Wholesale trade 4.1%

Retail trade 3.9%

Construction 2.9%

Information 1.8%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Professional & management 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.8%
Service	27.3%
Sales & office	12.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	18.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	21.2%
Self-employed	0.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	96.0%
Carpool	2.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.2%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	17.7

Poverty

All people 19.2%

Under 18 years 29.3%

18 and over 14.7%

Married-couple families 11.2%

Female-led households 50.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.4%
Retirement income	18.9%
Supplemental Security	0.5%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	13.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	38.6%
High blood pressure	41.0%
High cholesterol	36.0%
Diabetes	12.5%
Heart disease	7.1%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	10.2%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.4%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.1%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	28.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.5%
Depression	27.6%
Fair or poor health	20.6%
Poor mental health	17.5%
Poor physical health	13.1%
No health insurance	15.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	61.5%
Cholesterol screening	89.0%
Teeth loss	17.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	102	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.6%
Under 18	0.4%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	47.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.2%
Public insurance	31.2%
No insurance	9.7%
Uninsured under 19	8.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,184	95.7%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,277	99.8%
Born in same state	2,277	99.8%
Born in different state	1,812	79.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	4	0.2%
Not a US citizen	4	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	214	9.4%
Italian	136	6%
Arab	129	5.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	6	0.3%
Irish	1	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.8%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36852

What city is ZIP code 36852 in?

ZIP code 36852 is primarily assigned to Cusseta, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36852 in?

ZIP code 36852 falls within Lee County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36852 family-oriented?

31% of residents in ZIP code 36852 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36852?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36852?

19% of residents in ZIP code 36852 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36852?

The median home value in ZIP code 36852 is $184,900.

What timezone is ZIP code 36852 in?

ZIP code 36852 observes the CST timezone.