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ZIP Code 36856
Phenix City, AL, Russell County
Population
8,716
Land area
38.7sq mi
People per sq mi
225
City
Phenix City
ZIP 36856 and nearby ZIP codes
ZIP 36856 at a glance
- ZIP 36856 (Phenix City) is about 2.2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,381, 18% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $258,700 (23% above Alabama) and median rent is $2,114 a month.
Local data for ZIP 36856
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
ZIP 36856, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,381
Poverty rate
10.3%
Median home value
$258,700
Median rent
$2,114/mo
Homeownership
87.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.1%
Median age
31.7
Average commute
30.6 min
Economy and federal money
Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations
Business establishments
38
ZIP Business Patterns 2023
Employees
308
$9.59M annual payroll
PPP loans
$5.62M
230 loans
Campaign donations
$6,770
19% D, 11% R, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
ZIP 36856, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
317
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
60
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 32°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in ZIP 36856, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.2%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities in ZIP 36856
ZIP codes near 36856
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| 36851Eufaula | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| 36869Phenix City | 9.7 mi | 76.3 |
| 31814Lumpkin | 9.9 mi | 16.7 |
| 36875Ladonia | 9.9 mi | 138.9 |
| 31903Columbus | 10 mi | 10 |
| 31821Lumpkin | 10 mi | 67 |
| 36871Eufaula | 11 mi | 128.9 |
| 31901Columbus | 13 mi | 4.4 |
| 31906Columbus | 14 mi | 6.9 |
| 31905Cusseta-Chattahoochee County | 14 mi | 91.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What city is ZIP code 36856?
- ZIP code 36856 is in Phenix City, AL (Russell County).
- What county is ZIP code 36856 in?
- ZIP code 36856 is mostly in Russell County, Alabama.
- How many people live in ZIP code 36856?
- About 8,716 people live in the 36856 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.