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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36801

Lee County · Auburn-Opelika, AL

Typical home value

$297,869[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.6%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+4.9%
vs metro
+3.5%
vs state
+52.0%
ZIP 36801 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36801 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 36801 is worth $297,869 — 3.5% above the Auburn-Opelika, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,690 a month — a 6.8% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.4%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,690[2]
Gross yield
6.8%[2]
Cap rate
4.1%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,154[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
25,438[3]
Median household income
$62,414[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
+160[5]
Moved in
5,288
Moved out
5,128

Schools

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

Public schools
8
Elementary
5
Middle
1
High
1
  • Opelika High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Opelika City

    1,530 students

  • Opelika Middle School

    Middle · Grades 7–8 · Opelika City

    798 students

  • Northside School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Opelika City

    459 students

  • Jeter Primary School

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Opelika City

    434 students

  • Carver Primary School

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Opelika City

    397 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 yield6.8%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.1%
Annual rent$20,275

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$1,506
Loan principal$238,295
Down payment$59,574
Total interest paid$303,932

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 ratio1.10
Monthly cost to own$1,851
Monthly rent$1,690

Owning and renting are roughly even.

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
50th percentile[1]
Rental yield
100th percentile[2]
Property tax
40th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36801?
The typical home in 36801 is worth $297,869, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36801?
Home values in 36801 are up 3.6% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 36801?
A typical home in 36801 rents for about $1,690 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.8%.
What is the property tax rate in 36801?
The effective property tax rate in 36801 is 0.4% — roughly $1,154 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36801?
ZIP code 36801 has a population of 25,438 and a median household income of $62,414.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Smiths Station, AL

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

    Typical home
    $322,957
    Gross yield
  • AL

    Typical home
    $329,997
    Gross yield
  • Phenix City, AL

    Typical home
    $243,039
    Gross yield
  • Auburn, AL

    Typical home
    $378,371
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Shorter, AL

    Typical home
    $216,184
    Gross yield

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