ZIP Code 36856 Demographics

Russell County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 36856 compared to county averages.

Total Population

8,769

↓ 85.1% vs county

Median HH Income

$66,994

↑ +41.3% vs county

Median Home Value

$224,600

↑ +58.3% vs county

Median Age

31.4 yrs

↑ 15.6% vs county

Unemployment Rate

8.2%

↓ +33.7% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 36856 compares to Russell County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 36856 $67k Russell $47k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 36856 $225k Russell $142k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

13.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

92.2%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,597

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 36856 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$224,600
Down Payment (20%)$44,920
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,427P&I: $1136 | Tax: $225 | Ins: $66
Rent (Local Median)
$1,597
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $170/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 36856, sorted by distance.

31814 10.1 mi away stewart county 31821 11.1 mi away stewart county 31805 14.8 mi away chattahoochee county 31815 19.1 mi away stewart county 31825 22.2 mi away stewart county 31824 31.6 mi away webster county 31780 39.4 mi away sumter county

About Russell County

Russell County is located in Alabama and has a total population of 58,849. The county's median household income is $47,420 and median home value is $141,900. ZIP code 36856 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Russell 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.