ZIP code 36879
Where is ZIP code 36879?
Waverly, Alabama
Lee County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 36879 belongs to Waverly, Alabama in Lee County. 36879 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 256, 334 and 938. About 2,826 people live in the 36879 area, where the median household income is $93,029. The closest ZIP codes are 36850 (Camp Hill, 7.8 mi west), 36831 (Auburn, 10.8 mi south) and 36849 (Auburn University, 11.2 mi south).
| ZIP code | 36879 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Waverly |
| Also accepted | Auburn |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Lee County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 256, 334, 938 |
| Coordinates | 32.7632, -85.5144 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 368 |
Population and income in 36879
| Population | 2,826 · lower than 60% of Alabama ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 32 · lower than 68% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median age | 46.8 years · higher than 77% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 63% / 37% |
| Median household income | $93,029 · higher than 92% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $44,041 |
| Below the poverty line | 1.7% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 41% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $325,900 · higher than 93% of Alabama ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $764 a month |
| Housing units | 1,026 |
| Households | 999 (2.83 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 91% / 9.3% |
| Land area | 87.15 sq mi (plus 0.23 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36879. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 36879
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36850 | Camp Hill, AL | 7.8 mi W | Standard |
| 36831 | Auburn, AL | 10.8 mi S | PO Box only |
| 36849 | Auburn University, AL | 11.2 mi S | Unique |
| 36801 | Opelika, AL | 11.4 mi SE | Standard |
| 36803 | Opelika, AL | 11.4 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 36832 | Auburn, AL | 11.8 mi S | Standard |
| 36865 | Loachapoka, AL | 11.9 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 36862 | Lafayette, AL | 11.9 mi N | Standard |
| 36852 | Cusseta, AL | 13.9 mi E | Standard |
| 36830 | Auburn, AL | 15.1 mi S | Standard |
| 36853 | Dadeville, AL | 15.4 mi W | Standard |
| 36802 | Opelika, AL | 16 mi SE | PO Box only |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 36879 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 36879
123 MAIN ST
WAVERLY AL 36879
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts AUBURN as the city name for 36879. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (36879-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 36879?
- 36879 is a Waverly, Alabama ZIP code. Auburn is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 36879 in?
- ZIP code 36879 is in Lee County, Alabama.
- What time zone is ZIP code 36879 in?
- 36879 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 36879?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 36879 use area codes 256, 334 and 938.
- What is the population of ZIP code 36879?
- About 2,826 people live in ZIP code 36879, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 36879?
- The median household income in 36879 is $93,029 a year, higher than 92% of Alabama ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 36879?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 36879 are 36850 (Camp Hill, 7.8 miles), 36831 (Auburn, 10.8 miles), 36849 (Auburn University, 11.2 miles) and 36801 (Opelika, 11.4 miles).