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Opelika city, AL

ZIP 36801 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 36801

36801 has a population of 24,504 with a median age of 40.4 yrs (48.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
57.2%-7% vs US avg
x
Black
37.9%+205% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.6%-72% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
7.7%-59% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.3%+1% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.2%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
19.6%+20% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.3%+2% vs US avg
x
High school
25.3%-3% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.6%+6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
32.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
45.8%-5% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.8%+6% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.2%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
17.9%+56% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.8%+280% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.4%+65% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
56.9%+880% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
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Health & Community Indicators in 36801

Poverty Rate
17.9%+56% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
52.8%+280% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.4%+65% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.5%-6% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.4%+57% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
56.9%+880% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population24,504
Median age40.4
Poverty rate17.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White57.2%
Hispanic7.7%
Black37.9%
Asian1.6%
Foreign-born52.8%