36877 ZIP Code — Smiths Station, AL

Lee County, Alabama

ZIP code 36877 is located in Smiths Station, Alabama, within Lee County. It covers approximately 39.08 square miles and serves a population of 12,933 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36877

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 $189,900. Owner-occupancy is high at 79%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $62,859. 33% 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36877 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

12,933

population

39.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36877 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36877

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36877. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Smiths Station	Acceptable
Smiths Station	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

31904 Columbus (4.9 mi) 36870 Phenix City (5.7 mi) 36867 Phenix City (6.3 mi) 36874 Salem (6.8 mi) 31808 Fortson (7 mi) 31998 Columbus (9.5 mi) 31993 Columbus (9.5 mi) 31999 Columbus (9.5 mi) 31997 Columbus (9.5 mi) 31901 Columbus (9.7 mi) 31909 Columbus (10.5 mi) 31906 Columbus (10.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	12,933
Population density	331 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	39.08 sq mi
Water area	0.56 sq mi
Latitude	32.5654
Longitude	-85.0940
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	43.5%	49.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	26.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	19.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

12,933

Population

331

People per sq mi

34.9

Median age

$62,859

Median household income

$29,285

Per capita income

$189,900

Median home value

$1,043

Median monthly rent

79.0%

Home ownership

14.1%

Poverty rate

4.8%

Unemployment

3,814

Housing units

23.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

434

Under 5

415

430

5–9

411

526

10–14

503

610

15–19

584

501

20–24

479

816

25–34

780

1,106

35–44

1,058

627

45–54

600

351

55–59

335

357

60–64

342

444

65–74

424

291

75–84

279

118

85+

112

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,576	27.7%
18 and over	9,357	72.3%
65 and over	1,668	12.9%
Median age	34.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.6%

Black or African American 20.6%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Other race 1.8%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	9,253	69.6%
Black or African American	2,744	20.6%
Two or more races	604	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	361	2.7%
Other race	244	1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native	88	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.5%	49.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	28.4%	26.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	23.7%	19.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.4%	4.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.1%

$10k–$15k 3.5%

$15k–$25k 4.3%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 17.5%

$50k–$75k 20.3%

$75k–$100k 12.8%

$100k–$150k 14.6%

$150k–$200k 7.8%

$200k+ 7.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.1%
$10k–$15k	3.5%
$15k–$25k	4.3%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	17.5%
$50k–$75k	20.3%
$75k–$100k	12.8%
$100k–$150k	14.6%
$150k–$200k	7.8%
$200k+	7.2%
Median income	$62,859

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 12.1%

$50k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 22.6%

$200k–$300k 24.5%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$189,900
Median rent / month	$1,043
Owner occupied	79.0%
Renter occupied	21.0%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.9%
Mobile homes	20.2%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	13.0%
2000–2009	18.6%
1990–1999	34.3%
1980–1989	10.3%
1970–1979	9.2%
1960–1969	8.2%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	0.1%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	12.1%
3 bedrooms	63.0%
4 bedrooms	14.5%
5+ bedrooms	5.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.7%
1 vehicle	21.8%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	30.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.9%
Electricity	85.2%
Propane / LP gas	3.0%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	2.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,380	58.1%
Cohabiting couple	196	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	717	17.5%
Female householder, no spouse	806	19.7%
Households with children under 18	1,791	43.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,134	27.7%
Average household size	3.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.3%	32.6%
Married	52.2%	46.5%
Separated	1.1%	2.5%
Widowed	4.4%	8.8%
Divorced	10.9%	9.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.0%

Some HS, no diploma 8.8%

HS graduate 25.7%

Some college, no degree 27.3%

Associate's degree 11.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.6%

Graduate / professional 9.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.3%
Bachelor's or higher	23.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	250	7.4%
Kindergarten	54	1.6%
Elementary school	1,350	40.0%
High school	1,038	30.8%
College / grad school	681	20.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 25.9%

Manufacturing 12.2%

Professional & management 10.2%

Finance & real estate 9.0%

Retail trade 7.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Construction 7.3%

Other services 5.9%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	36.2%
Service	17.1%
Sales & office	20.0%
Natural resources & construction	13.2%
Production & transportation	13.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.2%
Government	18.7%
Self-employed	5.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.8%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.6%
Carpool	9.3%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	5.6%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 14.1%

Under 18 years 18.8%

18 and over 12.3%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 26.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.9%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	4.7%
Cash public assistance	0.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.5%
High blood pressure	37.6%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	10.7%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.3%
Cancer	6.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.6%
Binge drinking	16.8%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	16.5%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	10.7%
No health insurance	14.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,180	12.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.3%
Under 18	2.6%
18–64 years	12.9%
65 and over	46.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	64.3%
Public insurance	40.0%
No insurance	11.0%
Uninsured under 19	2.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	12,084	93.4%
Spanish	86	0.7%
Other Indo-European	72	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.1%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	12,716	98.3%
Born in same state	12,381	95.7%
Born in different state	3,724	28.8%
Foreign born	335	2.6%
Naturalized citizen	217	1.7%
Not a US citizen	165	76.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,699	13.1%
French	1,481	11.5%
Italian	735	5.7%
German	76	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	65	0.5%
Irish	26	0.2%
English	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	31.7%
Internet access	92.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36877

What city is ZIP code 36877 in?

ZIP code 36877 is primarily assigned to Smiths Station, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36877 in?

ZIP code 36877 falls within Lee County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36877 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 36877 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36877?

The median home value in ZIP code 36877 is $189,900.

What is the population of ZIP code 36877?

ZIP code 36877 has an estimated population of 12,933 residents, with a density of 331 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36877?

The median household income in ZIP code 36877 is $62,859, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 36877 in?

ZIP code 36877 observes the CST timezone.