ZIP Code 36871 Demographics

Russell County, Alabama  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 36871 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,027

↓ 98.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$41,850

↓ 11.7% vs county

Median Home Value

$115,500

↓ 18.6% vs county

Median Age

52.4 yrs

↓ +40.9% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 36871 compares to Russell County and Alabama overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 36871 $42k Russell $47k Alabama $60k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 36871 $116k Russell $142k Alabama $179k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

7.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

89.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$816

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 36871 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$115,500
Down Payment (20%)$23,100
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$734P&I: $584 | Tax: $116 | Ins: $34
Rent (Local Median)
$816
Buying is CheaperBuying a home is estimated to save you $82/month compared to local rents.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 36871, sorted by distance.

36875 10.6 mi away russell county 36858 13.5 mi away russell county 36860 16.4 mi away russell county 39840 35.9 mi away randolph county 39836 39.2 mi away randolph 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 36871 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.