What to know about ZIP 36868
ZIP code 36868 covers ZIP 36868 with a population of about 1,540.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 27.6 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the COLUMBUS, GA media market.
,
ZIP Code 36868 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Low Income Area
At a glance
Population
1,540
Density
N/A
Median income
$29,563
-61% vs US avg
Home value
$80,600
-77% vs US avg
Median rent
$462
-60% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 36868
Income and economy in ZIP 36868
Median household income in ZIP 36868 is about $29,563 — about 61% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 49.7%; unemployment rate near 4.2%; 4.1% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 29.6 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Food services, Public administration, and Other services; about 1.8% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.4 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 36868
Median home value is about $80,600 — about 77% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $462 (about 60% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 29.7% (about 35.7 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 36868, a household would need roughly $22,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $518. That sits below the local median household income ($29,563), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.