Opelika, AL ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Opelika, Alabama: 36801 and 36804. Together they are home to 45,973 residents in 18,500 households. That is more than the 32,820 people counted inside Opelika city limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $61,880 in 36804 to $62,414 in 36801.
Opelika city limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 32,820 |
| Households | 13,467 |
| Median household income | $65,004 |
| Median home value | $241,800 |
| Median age | 39.9 |
| Median rent | $950 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 45,973 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 18,500 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $61,880 (36804) to $62,414 (36801) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $62,187 |
| Homeowners | 70.1% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 28.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 10.5% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 36 routes, 22,982 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Opelika: 36801 ($62,414)
- Most residents: 36801 (25,438 people)
- Highest homeownership: 36804 (78.0% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 36804 (28.8% of households)
- Most new movers: 36801 (11.9% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 36804 (40.0 years)
- Highest median home value: 36801 ($234,600)
Every ZIP code in Opelika
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36801 | Opelika | 25,438 | 10,651 | $62,414 | $234,600 | 64.2% | 28.5% | 11.9% | 20 | 14,414 | 51% of its land; mailing city |
| 36804 | Opelika | 20,535 | 7,849 | $61,880 | $218,000 | 78.0% | 28.8% | 8.8% | 16 | 10,203 | 9% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Opelika when at least 10% of its land lies inside Opelika city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Opelika. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Opelika.
Counties
- Lee County — 14 ZIP codes
- Chambers County — 10 ZIP codes
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Opelika, AL?
- 36801 and 36804. A ZIP code is listed for Opelika when at least 10% of its land lies inside Opelika city limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Opelika.
- What is the population of Opelika, AL?
- The Census Bureau counts 32,820 residents inside Opelika city limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Opelika hold 45,973 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Opelika, AL?
- $65,004 inside Opelika city limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $61,880 to $62,414.
- Which Opelika ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 36801, at $62,414, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Opelika, AL?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 36 carrier routes reaching 22,982 residential and 1,633 business mailboxes.
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