City

Phenix City, AL

4 ZIP codes  ·  Russell County  ·  Alabama

👥63,100Population
💰$55,119Median HH Income▼ 28% below avg
🎂37.4Median Age
🏠$165,357Median Home Value▼ 41% below avg
🎓35.5%College Grads▼ 8% below avg
📊4.9%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.4% Female 51.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.9%Hispanic: 5.3%Black: 34.4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 3.7%Race
White54.9%
Hispanic5.3%
Black34.4%
Asian0.9%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
18%
18–24
7%
25–44
29%
45–64
26%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.43
Below Poverty20.6% ▲ 106% above avg
College Grads35.5% ▼ 8% below avg
Unemployment4.9% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma708 (1.8%)
HS Graduate11,636 (29.3%)
Some College5,910 (14.9%)
Associates7,315 (18.4%)
Bachelors5,078 (12.8%)
Graduate Degree9,040 (22.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 29.3%Some College: 14.9%Associates: 18.4%Bachelors: 12.8%Graduate: 22.8%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad29.3%
Some College14.9%
Associates18.4%
Bachelors12.8%
Graduate22.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61.3%Renter: 38.7%Tenure
Owner61.3%
Renter38.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
24%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$55,119 ▼ 28% below avg
Median Home Value$165,356 ▼ 41% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$943/mo
Total Housing Units29,105
Vacant Units3,334

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
25%
15–30 min
47%
30–45 min
18%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
57%
About Phenix City, AL

Phenix City is a city in Alabama, located in Russell County. The city spans 4 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 63,100 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.41 years.

Economically, Phenix City is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $55,118 is below the national average. Approximately 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.9%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Phenix City is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $165,356, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $943 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Phenix City is moderately educated. 35.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is majority White (54.9%).

Phenix City, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama. Spread across 4 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Phenix City
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36867 22,441 $46,847 $188,000 $963 6.1% 40.9% 47.0%
36869 20,987 $50,341 $129,200 $895 5.0% 27.8% 58.3%
36870 19,672 $69,652 $178,100 $972 3.3% 37.4% 80.9%