36879 ZIP Code — Waverly, AL

Lee County, Alabama

ZIP code 36879 is located in Waverly, Alabama, within Lee County. It covers approximately 87.15 square miles and serves a population of 3,000 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334/256.

About ZIP code 36879

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $288,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 85%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($108,015) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 30% 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 40% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 36879 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,000

population

87.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36879 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36879

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36879. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Waverly	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36801 Opelika (8.4 mi) 36801 Opelika (8.4 mi) 36850 Camp Hill (9.3 mi) 36850 Camp Hill (9.3 mi) 36849 Auburn University (9.4 mi) 36849 Auburn University (9.4 mi) 36832 Auburn (11.2 mi) 36832 Auburn (11.2 mi) 36830 Auburn (12.3 mi) 36830 Auburn (12.3 mi) 36862 Lafayette (14.2 mi) 36862 Lafayette (14.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,000
Population density	34 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	081

Geography
Land area	87.15 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	32.7291
Longitude	-85.5369
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	334/256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.5%	49.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	26.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	51.0%	19.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	9.2%	4.7%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,000

Population

People per sq mi

46.1

Median age

$108,015

Median household income

$46,793

Per capita income

$288,500

Median home value

$707

Median monthly rent

85.2%

Home ownership

0.5%

Poverty rate

4.4%

Unemployment

892

Housing units

39.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

154

Under 5

100

5–9

113

10–14

134

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

257

35–44

167

277

45–54

180

207

55–59

134

203

60–64

132

183

65–74

118

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	684	22.8%
18 and over	2,316	77.2%
65 and over	407	13.6%
Median age	46.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.7%

Black or African American 24.7%

Asian 3.1%

Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

Other race 2.6%

Two or more races 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,024	65.7%
Black or African American	762	24.7%
Asian	95	3.1%
Hispanic or Latino	80	2.6%
Other race	80	2.6%
Two or more races	39	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.5%	49.4%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	17.4%	26.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	51.0%	19.2%	18.0%
Over $200k	9.2%	4.7%	4.4%

Under $10k 0.2%

$10k–$15k 0.1%

$15k–$25k 5.1%

$25k–$35k 1.3%

$35k–$50k 20.2%

$50k–$75k 13.3%

$75k–$100k 6.9%

$100k–$150k 19.4%

$150k–$200k 21.3%

$200k+ 12.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	0.2%
$10k–$15k	0.1%
$15k–$25k	5.1%
$25k–$35k	1.3%
$35k–$50k	20.2%
$50k–$75k	13.3%
$75k–$100k	6.9%
$100k–$150k	19.4%
$150k–$200k	21.3%
$200k+	12.3%
Median income	$108,015

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.4%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 0.6%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

$200k–$300k 23.2%

$300k–$500k 41.9%

$500k–$1M 1.4%

$1M+ 4.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$288,500
Median rent / month	$707
Owner occupied	85.2%
Renter occupied	14.8%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	82.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	17.3%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	2.2%
2010–2019	27.6%
2000–2009	19.3%
1990–1999	7.1%
1980–1989	7.6%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	4.2%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	7.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.2%
1 bedroom	3.4%
2 bedrooms	13.7%
3 bedrooms	38.5%
4 bedrooms	36.4%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.1%
1 vehicle	10.0%
2 vehicles	42.4%
3 or more	47.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	7.7%
Electricity	68.7%
Propane / LP gas	20.5%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	2.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	696	70.6%
Cohabiting couple	40	4.1%
Male householder, no spouse	202	20.5%
Female householder, no spouse	48	4.9%
Households with children under 18	399	40.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	264	26.8%
Average household size	3.04

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.7%	14.9%
Married	53.2%	72.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	2.4%	5.6%
Divorced	3.7%	7.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.3%

HS graduate 21.1%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 11.3%

Bachelor's degree 23.0%

Graduate / professional 16.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	39.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	90	13.3%
Kindergarten	12	1.8%
Elementary school	217	32.1%
High school	239	35.3%
College / grad school	119	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 31.1%

Finance & real estate 12.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.9%

Construction 11.3%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Professional & management 8.4%

Retail trade 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Public administration 1.7%

Agriculture & mining 0.8%

Information 0.4%

Other services 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	54.4%
Service	5.1%
Sales & office	12.5%
Natural resources & construction	15.5%
Production & transportation	12.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	19.4%
Self-employed	0.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.2%
Carpool	11.3%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	2.7%
Other means	1.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 0.5%

Under 18 years 0.3%

18 and over 0.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 9.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.3%
Retirement income	18.5%
Supplemental Security	1.6%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	3.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	35.6%
High blood pressure	38.0%
High cholesterol	34.4%
Diabetes	11.1%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.2%
Arthritis	26.8%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	6.7%
Cancer	5.8%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	16.5%
Binge drinking	16.0%
No physical activity	23.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.2%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	16.1%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.2%
No health insurance	13.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	68.4%
Cholesterol screening	91.5%
Teeth loss	15.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	104	4.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.2%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	11.1%
65 and over	59.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.8%
Public insurance	18.3%
No insurance	9.3%
Uninsured under 19	5.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,746	91.5%
Spanish	137	5.0%
Other Indo-European	137	5.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,948	98.3%
Born in same state	2,846	94.9%
Born in different state	1,576	52.5%
Foreign born	102	3.4%
Naturalized citizen	52	1.7%
Not a US citizen	52	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	285	9.5%
Italian	283	9.4%
Arab	281	9.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	24	0.8%
English	11	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	32.9%
Internet access	84.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36879

What city is ZIP code 36879 in?

ZIP code 36879 is primarily assigned to Waverly, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36879 in?

ZIP code 36879 falls within Lee County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36879 mostly owner-occupied?

85% of occupied units in ZIP code 36879 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36879?

The median household income in ZIP code 36879 is $108,015, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 36879?

ZIP code 36879 has an estimated population of 3,000 residents, with a density of 34 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36879?

The median home value in ZIP code 36879 is $288,500.

What timezone is ZIP code 36879 in?

ZIP code 36879 observes the CST timezone.