ZIP Code 36870 Demographics

Lee County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 36870 compared to county averages.

Total Population

18,812

↓ 89.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$69,766

↑ +17.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$174,100

↓ 22.4% vs county

Median Age

38.7 yrs

↓ +17.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.3%

↓ +13.3% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 36870 compares to Lee County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 36870 $70k Lee $59k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 36870 $174k Lee $224k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

12.4%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

82.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$893

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 36870 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$174,100
Down Payment (20%)$34,820
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,105P&I: $880 | Tax: $174 | Ins: $51
Rent (Local Median)
$893
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $212/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 36870, sorted by distance.

36869 5.0 mi away russell county 36877 5.3 mi away lee county 36874 7.5 mi away lee county 36804 13.4 mi away lee county 36801 21.6 mi away lee county 36830 22.0 mi away lee county 36849 22.9 mi away lee county 36832 28.0 mi away lee county

About Lee County

Lee County is located in Alabama and has a total population of 175,126. The county's median household income is $59,288 and median home value is $224,400. ZIP code 36870 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Lee County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.