The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 36801 sells for about $383,125, or $190 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (0%), a market in balance. Homes take about 30 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $932 a month.
ZIP 36801 — Opelika
The housing market in 36801 remains stable with a median home price of $383,125, significantly lower than neighboring Auburn. Demand is supported by regional employment growth and the area's relative affordability, though inventory levels remain a key factor in transaction speed.
This ZIP fits family buyers and those seeking proximity to the Auburn-Opelika employment hub, offering a more affordable price point compared to neighboring Auburn.
Median prices moved sideways 0.0% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 30 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 5.5% · poverty 19.0% — a mixed stability profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 36801, Lee County AL
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area benefits from proximity to Auburn University and ongoing employment growth in the region, which continues to drive housing demand.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Alabama) — Standard State Ad Valorem Homestead Exemption: Exempts up to $4,000 in assessed valuation from the 6.5 mill state ad valorem tax levy (providing a maximum direct state tax reduction of $26.00). Formula: Adjusted State Tax = Max(0, (Assessed Value - $4,000)) × 0.0065. State (Alabama) — Statewide Ad Valorem Property Tax and Class III Residential Assessment Ratio: Establishes a baseline 6.5 statewide millage rate ($0.0065 per dollar of assessed value) under Ala. Code § 40-8-1 and the Alabama Constitution.
The local economy is anchored by the influence of Auburn University and regional industrial growth in Opelika.
Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau and ZCTA-level profiles.
- GoodTimes Bowling4.68.3 mi
- Surge Adventure Park4.24.8 mi
- Rock 'N Roll Pinball4.93.7 mi
- Jordan-Hare Stadium4.79.5 mi
- Botanic4.75.5 mi
- Neville Arena4.89.6 mi
- Pope's Haunted Farm4.516.3 mi
- Jay and Susie Gogue Performing Arts Center at Auburn University4.910.1 mi
- Chewacla State Park4.611.7 mi
- Town Creek Park4.710 mi
- AMC Tiger 134.46.4 mi
- Kiesel Park4.812.6 mi
- Toomer's Corner4.89 mi
- Chewacla State Park4.611.7 mi
- Town Creek Park4.710 mi
- Kiesel Park4.812.6 mi
- Floral Park4.63.5 mi
- Kreher Preserve & Nature Center4.87.2 mi
- Southern Harbor Marina419.9 mi
- RTJ Golf Trail at Grand National4.63.5 mi
- Moore's Mill Club4.79.3 mi
- Pines Crossing Golf Course3.96.5 mi
- Columbus Airport3.928.6 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.