Phenix City, AL

Phenix City sits in Russell, Alabama, and is covered by 4 ZIP code tabulation areas. Across those ZIPs, an estimated 63,564 people live, work, and commute. Demographic and housing figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022).

Each ZIP code in Phenix City has its own character. Some are dense and walkable; others are exurban or rural, with single-digit households per square mile. The list below lets you compare the basic shape of each one — population, income, and home value — before clicking through to the full neighborhood profile.

Across the city overall, the typical owner-occupied home is valued near $156,600 and median asking rent runs around $913 per month. Median household income hovers around $54,663. These are averages of ZIP-level medians and will read differently depending on which neighborhood you actually settle in — which is precisely what the per-ZIP pages are for.

ZIP codes in Phenix City

ZIP	County	Population	Median income	Median home value
36867	Russell	21,700	$46,401	$175,900
36868	Russell	0	—	—
36869	Russell	23,052	$47,823	$119,800
36870	Russell	18,812	$69,766	$174,100

Thinking about relocating to Phenix City?

A few practical considerations as you evaluate the move:

• Pick the ZIP, not just the city. Median income, school assignments, walkability and crime patterns can vary dramatically between neighboring ZIPs in the same city. Use the per-ZIP pages to compare.
• Compare housing math honestly. The median home value here is $156,600, and median rent is $913. At current mortgage rates, that often makes renting the more flexible option for the first 12–24 months while you learn the neighborhoods.
• Verify the commute. Drive your prospective work or school route at peak time — Google Maps optimistic estimates rarely match what locals actually experience.
• Check the boring stuff. Property tax rates, HOA dues, flood-zone designation, and homeowner's insurance availability are easier to research before you sign than after.