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Opp, AL
City in Covington County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36467.
Population
6,709
Land area
23.7sq mi
People per sq mi
283
ZIP codes
1
Opp and its ZIP codes
Opp at a glance
- Opp is about 2.8 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 99th among 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $41,347, 35% below the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $115,700 (45% below Alabama) and median rent is $720 a month.
Local data for Opp, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Opp, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,347
Poverty rate
26.3%
Median home value
$115,700
Median rent
$720/mo
Homeownership
71.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.1%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
27.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (505), German Americans (237), Scottish Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Covington County. PPP loans are for Opp.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,610
12,461 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$290M
FY 2026, $7,726 per person
PPP loans
$10.4M
401 loans, 1,534 jobs reported
How people get to work
Opp, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled12.0%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.7%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 27.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Opp, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
347
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
92
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 41°F
59.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Opp, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
18.5%
U.S. 12.1% +6.4 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
ZIP codes in Opp
1 in or overlapping Opp. Population shown
Cities near Opp
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BabbieTown | 4.3 mi | 11.5 |
| OnychaTown | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Horn HillTown | 6.5 mi | 2.6 |
| KinstonTown | 7.1 mi | 4.9 |
| SanfordTown | 8.8 mi | 4.2 |
| ElbaCity | 13 mi | 15.3 |
| LibertyvilleTown | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| HeathTown | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| AndalusiaCity | 14 mi | 19.8 |
| DozierTown | 16 mi | 3 |
| GanttTown | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| CarolinaTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| SamsonTown | 17 mi | 4 |
| River FallsTown | 18 mi | 6.8 |
| FloralaTown | 19 mi | 10.5 |
| BrantleyTown | 19 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Opp, AL in?
- Opp is in Covington County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Opp, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Opp include 36467.
- What is the population of Opp, AL?
- About 6,709 people live in Opp, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Opp?
- Nearby places include Babbie (4.3 mi), Onycha (5.4 mi), Horn Hill (6.5 mi), Kinston (7.1 mi), Sanford (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023