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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36866

Macon County · Auburn-Opelika, AL

Typical home value

$196,170[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.8%
5-year / yr
+2.8%
10-year / yr
+5.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-30.9%
vs metro
-31.8%
vs state
≈ state median
ZIP 36866 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36866 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 36866 is worth $196,170 — 31.8% below the Auburn-Opelika, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.8%. The effective property tax rate is 0.2%.

#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
0.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$443[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
3,898[3]
Median household income
$49,028[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
3
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
1
  • Reeltown High School

    High · Grades 6–12 · Tallapoosa County

    476 students

  • Reeltown Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Tallapoosa County

    455 students

  • Notasulga High School

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Macon County

    283 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$992
Loan principal$156,936
Down payment$39,234
Total interest paid$200,163

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$1,193
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
20th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
0th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36866?
The typical home in 36866 is worth $196,170, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36866?
Home values in 36866 are up 0.8% over the past year, and up 2.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 36866?
The effective property tax rate in 36866 is 0.2% — roughly $443 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36866?
ZIP code 36866 has a population of 3,898 and a median household income of $49,028.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Shorter, AL

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

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

    Typical home
    $117,564
    Gross yield
  • Smiths Station, AL

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

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

    Typical home
    $92,119
    Gross yield

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