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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36088

Macon County · Auburn-Opelika, AL

Typical home value

$92,119[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.5%
5-year / yr
+1.5%
10-year / yr
+3.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-67.6%
vs metro
-68.0%
vs state
-53.0%
ZIP 36088 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36088 in AL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 36088 is worth $92,119 — 68.0% below the Auburn-Opelika, AL median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.5%. The effective property tax rate is 0.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
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Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
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#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$604[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Macon County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Very Low[4]
Riverine flood
Very Low
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
3,400[3]
Median household income
$35,125[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Macon County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-64[5]
Moved in
346
Moved out
410

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
1
Elementary
0
Middle
1
High
0
  • Tuskegee Institute Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Macon County

    215 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$466
Loan principal$73,695
Down payment$18,424
Total interest paid$93,994

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$593
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
0th percentile[1]
Rental yield
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Property tax
100th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36088?
The typical home in 36088 is worth $92,119, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36088?
Home values in 36088 are down 2.5% over the past year, and up 1.5% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 36088?
The effective property tax rate in 36088 is 0.7% — roughly $604 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36088?
ZIP code 36088 has a population of 3,400 and a median household income of $35,125.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Franklin, AL

    Typical home
    $117,564
    Gross yield
  • Notasulga, AL

    Typical home
    $196,170
    Gross yield
  • Shorter, AL

    Typical home
    $216,184
    Gross yield
  • Phenix City, AL

    Typical home
    $243,039
    Gross yield
  • Smiths Station, AL

    Typical home
    $287,843
    Gross yield
  • Opelika, AL

    Typical home
    $297,869
    Gross yield
    6.8%

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