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ZIP 36867

Pop. 22,821·Russell County·54th most expensive ZIP in Alabama
Median rent (all units)
$1,436/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.4%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$529
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ZIP 36867 · $1,436
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,060
3 BR
$1,380
4 BR+
$1,610
Research median
$1,060/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,232/yr
At $1,436/mo median
Location
StateAL
CountyRussell County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 9.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+9.4% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 36867 (Phenix City, AL) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 28.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,821
Median income
$48,026
Median age
36.8
Renters
52%
Age distribution
24.7%
22.7%
25.5%
12.2%
14.9%
Under 1824.7%
18–3422.7%
35–5425.5%
55–6412.2%
65+14.9%
Gender
48%
52%
Male48%
Female52%
Race & ethnicity
54.7%
35.3%
White54.7%
Black35.3%
Hispanic5%
Asian1.7%
Other3.3%
Education (25+)
29%
34.5%
28.1%
No HS diploma8.5%
HS diploma29%
Some college34.5%
Bachelor's+28.1%
Housing tenure
48%
52%
Owner48%
Renter52%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 36867 in Phenix City, AL has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,914 → $48,026
up 11.9%
Population
21,298 → 22,821
up 7.2%
Renter share
54% → 52%
-2.0 pts
Bachelor's+
24.4% → 28.1%
+3.7 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 36867 in Phenix City, AL now reports about $48,026, up from $42,914 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 36867 in Phenix City, AL adding about 1,523 residents over the five-year window, up 7.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 54% to 52%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 24.4% to 28.1% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 36867 covers Phenix City, AL. The median rent here is $1,436/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($48,026/yr), ZIP 36867 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 36867?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 36867 (Phenix City, AL) is $1,436. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 36867 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 36867's median rent of $1,436/mo is $529 (27%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 36867 compare to other ZIPs in Alabama?

ZIP 36867 falls in the middle range for Alabama, ranking #54 out of 115 ZIPs at $1,436/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 36867?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,436/mo in ZIP 36867. The local median household income is $48,026/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 36867?

Rent in ZIP 36867 has increased 9.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 36867 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 36867 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,436/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($48,026/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 36867 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 36867 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52% of ZIP 36867 households are renters, while 48% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 36867 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 36867 compare to the rest of Phenix City?

ZIP 36867 is pricier than Phenix City as a whole. At $1,436/mo, it's $64 above the Phenix City citywide median of $1,372/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 36867 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 36867 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,436/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 36867's median household income ($48,026/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 36867 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2–5%
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