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ZIP code 36849: Auburn University, AL

36849 is a ZIP code in Auburn University, Alabama, mainly in Lee County, part of the Auburn-Opelika, AL metro area. About 5,241 people live here.

Population
5,241
Median household income
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Typical home value
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Median rent
—gross, per month
Median age
19.6
Homeowners
—of occupied homes
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ZIP codes within 10 milesWithin 25 miles

ZIP code 36849 details

CityAuburn University
StateAlabama
CountyLee County
Metro areaAuburn-Opelika, AL
Time zoneCentral Time (UTC−6), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area0.7 sq mi
Population density7,082 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher0% of adults 25+
Average commute11.6 minutes
Center coordinates32.59914, -85.48927

ZIP codes near 36849

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
36831Auburn, AL0.9 mi—
36830Auburn, AL4.4 mi49,292
36832Auburn, AL5.7 mi30,959
36865Loachapoka, AL5.8 mi22
36803Opelika, AL7.2 mi—
36802Opelika, AL8.3 mi—
36872Valley, AL8.3 mi—
36801Opelika, AL9.4 mi25,438

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

About ZIP code 36849

What city is ZIP code 36849?

ZIP code 36849 is in Auburn University, AL, in Lee County.

What county is ZIP code 36849 in?

36849 is mainly in Lee County, Alabama.

What is the population of ZIP code 36849?

About 5,241 people live in ZIP code 36849, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 36849 in?

36849 is in Central Time (UTC−6). It observes daylight saving time.