Zip code 36832: Auburn, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36832?

36832 is assigned to Auburn, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36832 in?

36832 is mostly in Lee County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 36832?

About 30,959 people live in 36832, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36832?

The median household income in 36832 is $42,717.

Q: What zip codes are near 36832?

The closest zip codes to 36832 are 36865, 36849, 36830, 36831, 36866.

Residential delivery areaLee CountyCentral Time

Population

30,959

Median household income

$43K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$264K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,084/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

23.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

68 sq mi

455 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 36832

36832 is a small-town zip code in Auburn, Alabama (Lee County), covering 68 sq mi of land. About 30,959 people live here, or 455 per square mile. The median resident is 23.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $42,717 a year, about 53% of the national median of $80,734. 34.2% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $263,900, or 6.2 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 51% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,084 a month.

50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.2 minutes each way, and 9% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in education; management; and office and administrative support.

How 36832 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate34.2%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%42nd of 607 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.551
98th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.47929th of 603 in AL
Rent-burdened renters68.5%
96th
WeaknessU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%64th of 568 in AL
Housing vacancy20.7%
94th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%195th of 606 in AL
Government workers21.2%
88th
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%115th of 612 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher49.8%
79th
U.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%33rd of 612 in AL
Diversity index59.5
71st
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.832nd of 616 in AL
Uninsured rate9.5%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%254th of 614 in AL
Healthcare workers10%
58th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%256th of 612 in AL
Population30,959
51st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,76826th of 616 in AL
Foreign-born residents9.5%
49th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%20th of 616 in AL
Residents under 1821.5%
44th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%324th of 616 in AL
Median home value$263,900
36th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,90068th of 565 in AL
Population density455/sq mi
31st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi123rd of 616 in AL
Work from home9.4%
31st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%144th of 612 in AL
Median gross rent$1,084
27th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007112th of 503 in AL
Unemployment rate3.6%
26th
U.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%347th of 612 in AL
Veterans3.5%
20th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%530th of 615 in AL
Homeownership rate50.6%
18th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%561st of 605 in AL
Per capita income$28,403
15th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087386th of 614 in AL
Broadband access85.7%
14th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%287th of 605 in AL
Tech workers1%
13th
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%309th of 612 in AL
Average commute19.2 min
10th
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min542nd of 587 in AL
Self-employed workers6%
10th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%466th of 612 in AL
Median household income$42,717
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999477th of 582 in AL
Median earnings per worker$30,672
3rd
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396546th of 605 in AL
Median age23.5
1st
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3596th of 616 in AL
Residents 65 and older6.2%
1st
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%593rd of 616 in AL

Measure	36832	Lee	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Poverty rateWeakness	34.2%	18.9%	15.6%	12.5%	98th	42nd of 607
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.551	0.494	0.479	0.483	98th	29th of 603
Rent-burdened rentersWeakness	68.5%	57.3%	48.8%	51.1%	96th	64th of 568
Housing vacancy	20.7%	12.8%	14.5%	10.1%	94th	195th of 606
Government workers	21.2%	21.9%	16.6%	14.5%	88th	115th of 612
Bachelor's degree or higher	49.8%	42.4%	28.4%	35.7%	79th	33rd of 612
Diversity index	59.5	52.1	52.8	61.4	71st	32nd of 616
Uninsured rate	9.5%	8.6%	9.2%	8.4%	68th	254th of 614
Healthcare workers	10%	9.9%	9.9%	9.7%	58th	256th of 612
Population	30,959	181,134	5,086,768	334,922,499	51st	26th of 616
Foreign-born residents	9.5%	7%	4%	14.1%	49th	20th of 616
Residents under 18	21.5%	20.9%	22.2%	22%	44th	324th of 616
Median home value	$263,900	$262,200	$209,900	$332,700	36th	68th of 565
Population density	455/sq mi	298/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	31st	123rd of 616
Work from home	9.4%	9.5%	8.8%	15.1%	31st	144th of 612
Median gross rent	$1,084	$1,058	$1,007	$1,413	27th	112th of 503
Unemployment rate	3.6%	3.5%	4.7%	5.2%	26th	347th of 612
Veterans	3.5%	7.2%	7.7%	6.2%	20th	530th of 615
Homeownership rateWeakness	50.6%	66.3%	70.2%	65.2%	18th	561st of 605
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,403	$35,940	$36,087	$44,673	15th	386th of 614
Broadband accessWeakness	85.7%	88.9%	87.5%	91%	14th	287th of 605
Tech workers	1%	2%	2.7%	3.8%	13th	309th of 612
Average commuteStrength	19.2 min	22.3 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	10th	542nd of 587
Self-employed workers	6%	8.3%	9.1%	10%	10th	466th of 612
Median household incomeWeakness	$42,717	$65,824	$63,999	$80,734	4th	477th of 582
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$30,672	$43,582	$43,396	$49,666	3rd	546th of 605
Median age	23.5	34	39.3	38.9	1st	596th of 616
Residents 65 and older	6.2%	13.3%	17.8%	17.2%	1st	593rd of 616

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

16%

5–17

32%

18–24

14%

25–34

11%

35–44

45–54

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

23.5

Under 18

21.5%

65 and over

6.2%

Race and ethnicity

White58%
Black25%
Hispanic6%
Asian6%
Native American0.1%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other2%
Multiracial3%

Diversity index

59.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

9.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

57.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

86%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.8%

Households

Households: 11,384
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 50.1%
Married couples: 31.4%
Living alone: 32.2%
Veterans (of adults): 3.5%
Male / female: 51% / 49%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

37%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

$75–100k

$100–150k

15%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36832

$42,717

Lee Co.

$65,824

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,403

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

34.2%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.551

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36832

$263,900

Lee Co.

$262,200

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36832

$1,084

Lee Co.

$1,058

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

40%

2–4 units

5–19 units

24%

20+ units

10%

Mobile home

19%

Boat, RV, van

0.2%

Housing units: 14,361
Owner-occupied: 50.6%
Vacant: 20.7%
Median year built: 2002
Median rooms: 4.9
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 68.5%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 50.3%
Home value to income: 6.2× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

82%

Carpooled

Transit

0.9%

Walked

Bicycle

0.1%

Worked from home

Other

0.3%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

17%

10–19

49%

20–29

16%

30–44

10%

45–59

60+

Average commute

19.2 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.6%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

60.3%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Education

12%

Management

11%

Office and admin

11%

Healthcare

10%

Food service

Transportation and moving

Sales

Cleaning and personal care

Business and finance

Engineering and science

Production

Construction and repair

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Police and fire

Computer and math

Farming, fishing and forestry

0.6%

Industries

Education

22%

Restaurants and hotels

12%

Health care and social assistance

11%

Manufacturing

11%

Retail

Professional and technical services

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Other services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Admin, support and management

Public administration

Arts and recreation

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

0.6%

Information

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$30,672

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

21.2%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

7.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36832	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$52,969	$74,888
Service	$15,517	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,490	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$38,775	$49,199
Production and transportation	$29,942	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

21%

Some college

19%

Associate's

Bachelor's

25%

Graduate

25%

High school graduate or higher: 94.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 49.8%
Graduate or professional degree: 25.2%
Households with broadband: 85.7%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75.3%
No internet access: 6.1%
Without health insurance: 9.5%
Limited-English households: 4%

Geography

City (USPS): Auburn
State: Alabama
County: Lee County
Center point: 32.5829° N, 85.5859° W
Land area: 68 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

36832 spans 2 counties

Lee County97% of land
Macon County3% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Auburn26% of zip
Loachapoka2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 36832

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36865	Loachapoka, AL	1.4 mi	22	—	—
36849	Auburn University, AL	5.7 mi	5,241	—	—
36830	Auburn, AL	6.3 mi	49,292	$70,188	$367,700
36831	Auburn, AL · PO box	6.4 mi	—	—	—
36866	Notasulga, AL	7.4 mi	3,898	$49,028	$112,900
36879	Waverly, AL	11 mi	2,826	$93,029	$325,900
36803	Opelika, AL · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
36088	Tuskegee Institute, AL	14 mi	3,400	$35,125	$107,300
36802	Opelika, AL · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
36872	Valley, AL · PO box	14 mi	—	—	—
36801	Opelika, AL	14 mi	25,438	$62,414	$234,600
36804	Opelika, AL	14 mi	20,535	$61,880	$218,000

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Questions about 36832

What city is zip code 36832?

36832 is assigned to Auburn, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36832 in?

36832 is mostly in Lee County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 36832?

About 30,959 people live in 36832, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36832 in?

36832 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36832?

The median household income in 36832 is $42,717.

What zip codes are near 36832?

The closest zip codes to 36832 are 36865, 36849, 36830, 36831, 36866.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36832, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.