| ZIP Code | 36877 |
|---|---|
| City | Smiths Station |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Lee County |
| Area Code | 334 |
| Elevation | 410 ft |
| Latitude | 32.573153 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.101369 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01081 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.7 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.95 |
| Below Poverty | 12.8% ▲ 28% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.8% ▲ 8% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 239 (3.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,908 (24.9%) |
| Some College | 1,136 (14.8%) |
| Associates | 1,182 (15.4%) |
| Bachelors | 1,110 (14.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,092 (27.3%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $68,555 ▼ 10% below avg ↑ 32% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $195,800 ▼ 30% below avg ↑ 27% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,072/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 4,929 |
| Vacant Units | 566 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 4,929 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 566 |
| Owner Occupied | 80.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.9% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.95 |
ZIP code 36877 is located in Smiths Station, Alabama, within Lee County. With a population of 12,878, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.7 years. Economically, 36877 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $68,555 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36877 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $195,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,072 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 80.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 27% since 2019.
The population of 36877 is majority White (68.64%). Residents are well-educated — 41.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 12.8%. Household income has grown by 32% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36877 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 81%.
Overall, ZIP code 36877 in Smiths Station, AL is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 12,878 residents, a median household income of $68,555, and a median home value of $195,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.