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Smiths Station, AL
City in Lee County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36877.
Population
5,496
Land area
8.2sq mi
People per sq mi
672
ZIP codes
1
Smiths Station and its ZIP codes
Smiths Station at a glance
- Smiths Station is about 6.7 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- It is the 111th most populous of 592 cities and towns in Alabama.
- The median household income is $64,669, close to the Alabama median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,300 (3% below Alabama) and median rent is $1,012 a month.
Local data for Smiths Station, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Smiths Station, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,669
Poverty rate
14.1%
Median home value
$203,300
Median rent
$1,012/mo
Homeownership
84.9%
Bachelor's or higher
22.5%
Median age
36.8
Average commute
21.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (368), Mexican Americans (199), German Americans (189).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for Smiths Station.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,924
68,299 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,811
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,885 per person
How people get to work
Smiths Station, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.0%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 21.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Smiths Station, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
250
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 35°F
53.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Smiths Station, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
14.8%
U.S. 12.1% +2.7 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Smiths Station
1 in or overlapping Smiths Station. Population shown
Cities near Smiths Station
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LadoniaCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.1 |
| Phenix CityCity | 7.4 mi | 28.1 |
| Piney Grove, GACensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 2.7 |
| Antioch, GACensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.6 |
| Columbus, GACity | 15 mi | 216.5 |
| Cataula, GACensus-designated place | 17 mi | 6.5 |
| OpelikaCity | 19 mi | 61.5 |
| ValleyCity | 20 mi | 12.9 |
| Ellerslie, GACensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, GAUnified Government | 21 mi | 248.7 |
| CussetaTown | 21 mi | 2.6 |
| Hamilton, GACity | 23 mi | 3.4 |
| HuguleyCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 8.3 |
| AuburnCity | 24 mi | 62.9 |
| Waverly Hall, GATown | 24 mi | 3.3 |
| LanettCity | 25 mi | 6.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Smiths Station, AL in?
- Smiths Station is in Lee County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Smiths Station, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Smiths Station include 36877.
- What is the population of Smiths Station, AL?
- About 5,496 people live in Smiths Station, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Smiths Station?
- Nearby places include Ladonia (4.6 mi), Phenix City (7.4 mi), Piney Grove, GA (7.9 mi), Antioch, GA (11 mi), Columbus, GA (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023