Get API Key →
US ZIP Code Profile

ZIP Code 36863
Lanett, Alabama

ZIP code 36863 is in Lanett, located in Chambers County, Alabama, within the Valley metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 12,233. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $33,854, and about 2% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
12,233
Census ZCTA
County
Chambers
FIPS 01017
Median income (est.)
$33,854
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
87.948 mi²
+ 2.104 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityLanett, AL
CountyChambers County (FIPS 01017)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Valley, AL Micro Area (46740)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates32.889496, -85.26375
Land / Water Area87.948 mi² land · 2.104 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 4,760 individual tax returns filed in 36863 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
39.3%
$25K–$50K
30.2%
$50K–$75K
14.5%
$75K–$100K
7.1%
$100K–$200K
7.1%
$200K+
1.7%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 13% of 36863's total adjusted gross income, from 2% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($33,854) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 36863's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$33,854
▲ 10.8%
Filers earning $200K+
1.7%
▼ 0.2 pt
Total filers
4,760
▲ 1.1%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36863/soi?year=… $29K 2020 $31K 2021 $34K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 36863 ZCTA.

2000
13,687
 
2010
11,672
▼ -14.7%
2020
12,233
▲ +4.8%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number014720
City AliasesLanett, La Nett

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36863 in?

ZIP code 36863 is in Chambers County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01017).

What city is ZIP code 36863?

The primary USPS city for 36863 is Lanett, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 36863 in?

36863 is part of the Valley, AL Micro Area (MSA code 46740).

What is the population of ZIP code 36863?

The 2020 Census population of 36863 was 12,233 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36863?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36863 is about $33,854, with around 2% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.