36862 Zip Code Profile

36862 is a sparsely populated, suburban zip code in Lafayette, Alabama. Median household income here ($26,927) is significantly lower than US average ($56,604). The population is primarily African-American, older, and about evenly divided between singles and married couples. Looking for higher-end houses? Real estate prices here ($82,400) are significantly above average for the Valley area.

The average family income here is $37,905/year. This is less than the national average of $70,000/year. However, the national average number is a little misleading because there are some very wealthy Americans earning $50 million a year or more. (Wouldn't that be nice!) This pushes the national average higher than in would be without those edge cases. The median household income in the US (median, meaning half of US households make more and half make less) is at about $50,000/year. Median family income in 36862 is $32,449.

An intersting fact about income: Men in 36862 earn an average of $25,090/year. Women earn only $17,112/year.

2,726 people in 36862 have jobs. This statistic includes anyone over the age of 16.

Are you thinking about moving to a neighborhood in 36862? You might be interested to know that the average commute time to work for people living here is not bad, only 24.4 minutes.

The median age here is 43. There are 3,145 men and 3,478 women. The median age for men is 41 while for women the median age is 45.

To give you a sense of the community, 4,420 people (out of the 6,623 people live here) have lived in their home at least 5 years. The Post Office delivers mail to 2,253 homes, and 123 businesses every day. 58 people ride bikes or walk to work on a fairly regular basis.

36862 Zip code is located in the Central time zone at 33 degrees latitude (Fun Fact: this is the same latitude as Baghdad, Iraq!) and -85 degrees longitude. It has an average elevation of 769 feet above sea levell.

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• Alexander City Downtown Market
• Camden Ridge
• Cherry St
• Harbor Pointe Condominium Association
• Haymind Pine
• Lee County Main Street Farmers Market
• MainStreet's Dowtown Farmers Market
• Opelika Main Street Farmers Market

• Randolph County Farmers Market
• Steven's Creek HOA
• The Historic Langdale Mill Farmers Market
• The Preserve
• Valley Neighborhood Association
• Waverly Park Condominium Association
• Wind Hill Estates

• Demographics

• Total Population: 6,623
• White Population: 2,835
• Black Population: 3,757
• Hispanic Population: 107
• Asian Population: 26
• Hawaiian Population: 1
• Indian Population: 21
• Male Population: 3,145
• Female Population: 3,478
• Median Age: 43
• Median Age of Males: 41
• Median Age of Females: 45

• Geography

• Region: South
• Division: East South Central
• State: Alabama
• CBSA Type: Micropolitan
• CBSA Name: Valley AL
• County: Chambers
• City: Lafayette
• Longitude: -85.4
• Latitude: 32.9
• Elevation: 769 feet above sea levele
• Area code: 334

• Marital Status

• Average Age

• The Commute to Work

• Total commuters: 2,697
• Drive alone: 2,187
• Carpool: 424
• Public transit: 0
• Ride bikes or walk: 58


• Average commute time: 24.4 minutes.
•    0 - 5: 151
•    5 - 9: 234
•    10 - 14: 343
•    15 - 19: 389
•    20 - 24: 337
•    25 - 29: 213
•    30 - 34: 549
•    35 - 39: 30
•    40 - 44: 62
•    45 - 59: 259
•    60 - 89: 92
•    90 plus: 38

• The Economics

• Average House Value: $82,400
• Average Annual Household Income: $32,487
• Businesses: 95
• Employees: 962
• Annual Payroll: $27,690,000
• Average Family Income: $37,905
• Median Family Income: $26,927
• Average Income for Men: $25,090
• Average Income for Women: $17,112

• The Politics

• Congressional District: 03
• Congressional District Land Area: 7833.0
• Sr Senator: Richard C. Shelby (R)
• Jr Senator: Jeff Sessions (R)
• US House Representative: Mike Rogers (R)

• Other Stuff

• County FIPS Code: 017
• State FIPS Code: 01

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View all schools in Lafayette

Primary Schools

Lafayette Eastside Elementary School

300 Ave A Se

Lafayette, AL 36862

(334) 864-8274

Middle Schools

John P Powell Middle School

621 1st St Se

Lafayette, AL 36862

(334) 864-8876

High Schools

Chambers County Career Technology Center

Area Vocational Center Dr

Lafayette, AL 36862

(334) 864-8863

Lafayette High School

214 1st Ave Se

Lafayette, AL 36862

(334) 864-9881