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ZIP Code 36874
Salem, Alabama

ZIP code 36874 is in Salem, located in Lee County, Alabama, within the Auburn-Opelika metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 9,173. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $49,495, and about 5% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
9,173
Census ZCTA
County
Lee
FIPS 01081
Median income (est.)
$49,495
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
111.367 mi²
+ 1.749 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CitySalem, AL
CountyLee County (FIPS 01081)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Auburn-Opelika, AL Metro Area (12220)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates32.56425, -85.19855
Land / Water Area111.367 mi² land · 1.749 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 3,980 individual tax returns filed in 36874 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
25.6%
$25K–$50K
24.9%
$50K–$75K
15.6%
$75K–$100K
10.5%
$100K–$200K
18.6%
$200K+
4.8%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 26% of 36874's total adjusted gross income, from 5% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($49,495) 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 36874's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$49,495
▲ 7.4%
Filers earning $200K+
4.8%
▲ 0.8 pt
Total filers
3,980
▼ 1.5%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36874/soi?year=… $44K 2020 $46K 2021 $49K 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 36874 ZCTA.

2000
6,428
 
2010
7,901
▲ +22.9%
2020
9,173
▲ +16.1%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number017170
City AliasesSalem

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36874 in?

ZIP code 36874 is in Lee County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01081).

What city is ZIP code 36874?

The primary USPS city for 36874 is Salem, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 36874 in?

36874 is part of the Auburn-Opelika, AL Metro Area (MSA code 12220).

What is the population of ZIP code 36874?

The 2020 Census population of 36874 was 9,173 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36874?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36874 is about $49,495, with around 5% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.