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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36804

Lee County · Auburn-Opelika, AL

Typical home value

$322,957[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.7%
5-year / yr
+5.3%
10-year / yr
+6.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+13.7%
vs metro
+12.2%
vs state
+64.8%
ZIP 36804 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36804 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 36804 is worth $322,957 — 12.2% above the Auburn-Opelika, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.7%. 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
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,137[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
20,535[3]
Median household income
$61,880[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
5
Elementary
3
Middle
1
High
1
  • Beauregard Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Lee County

    801 students

  • Beauregard High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Lee County

    558 students

  • Sanford Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Lee County

    545 students

  • Southview Primary School

    Elementary · Grades K–2 · Opelika City

    467 students

  • Dixie Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Russell County

    239 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$1,633
Loan principal$258,365
Down payment$64,591
Total interest paid$329,531

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$1,996
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
30th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
20th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36804?
The typical home in 36804 is worth $322,957, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36804?
Home values in 36804 are up 2.7% over the past year, and up 5.3% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 36804?
The effective property tax rate in 36804 is 0.4% — roughly $1,137 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36804?
ZIP code 36804 has a population of 20,535 and a median household income of $61,880.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • AL

    Typical home
    $329,997
    Gross yield
  • Opelika, AL

    Typical home
    $297,869
    Gross yield
    6.8%
  • Smiths Station, AL

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

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

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

    Typical home
    $427,502
    Gross yield
    5.1%

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