ZIP Code 36869 Demographics

Russell County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 36869 compared to county averages.

Total Population

23,052

↓ 60.8% vs county

Median HH Income

$47,823

↑ +0.8% vs county

Median Home Value

$119,800

↓ 15.6% vs county

Median Age

37.1 yrs

↑ 0.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

4.8%

↑ 21.8% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 36869 compares to Russell County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 36869 $48k Russell $47k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 36869 $120k Russell $142k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

59.9%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$910

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 36869 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$119,800
Down Payment (20%)$23,960
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$761P&I: $606 | Tax: $120 | Ins: $35
Rent (Local Median)
$910
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $149/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 36869, sorted by distance.

36870 5.0 mi away lee county 36877 9.6 mi away lee county 36874 12.4 mi away lee county 36804 17.2 mi away lee county 36830 25.4 mi away lee county 36801 26.3 mi away lee county 36849 26.9 mi away lee county 36832 31.7 mi away lee 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 36869 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.