🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

36870

Phenix City

ZIP Code 36870 is a standard zip code serving Phenix City, Phenix City, Alabama (AL), in Russell County, United States. It has an estimated population of 18,783 with a median household income of $60,009. The area falls within the America/Chicago timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Alabama (AL)
County: Russell
City: Phenix City
Timezone: America/Chicago

Coordinates

Latitude: 32.478100
Longitude: -85.124000

Geographic Details

Land Area: 24.29 mi²
Water Area: 0.11 mi²
Population Density: 773.0 people per mi² (75th percentile)
Bounding Box: 32.518078°N, 32.448634°S, -85.030229°E, -85.212600°W

With 18,783 residents spread across 24.29 square miles, this area has a population density of 773.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

18,783

Population

80th percentile

$60,009

Median Income

70th percentile

$129,400

Median Home Value

50th percentile

24.29 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 36870 is $60,009, and the median home value is $129,400.

Housing

7,561

Total Units

6,953

Occupied Units

92.0%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

Other zip codes in Phenix City, AL.

36867

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36868

Phenix City

36869

Phenix City

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