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ZIP Code 36879
Waverly, Alabama

ZIP code 36879 is in Waverly, located in Lee County, Alabama, within the Auburn-Opelika metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 2,586. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $74,107, and about 14% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
2,586
Census ZCTA
County
Lee
FIPS 01081
Median income (est.)
$74,107
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
88.012 mi²
+ 0.216 mi² water

01Location & Geography

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

Primary CityWaverly, 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
Coordinates32.727562, -85.55839
Land / Water Area88.012 mi² land · 0.216 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 1,330 individual tax returns filed in 36879 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
24.8%
$25K–$50K
15.0%
$50K–$75K
10.5%
$75K–$100K
9.8%
$100K–$200K
26.3%
$200K+
13.5%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 49% of 36879's total adjusted gross income, from 14% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($74,107) 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 36879's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$74,107
▲ 8.6%
Filers earning $200K+
13.5%
▲ 2.5 pt
Total filers
1,330
▲ 4.7%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36879/soi?year=… $59K 2020 $68K 2021 $74K 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 36879 ZCTA.

2000
1,219
 
2010
2,114
▲ +73.4%
2020
2,586
▲ +22.3%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortC
USPS Finance Number018620
City AliasesAuburn, Waverly

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36879 in?

ZIP code 36879 is in Lee County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01081).

What city is ZIP code 36879?

The primary USPS city for 36879 is Waverly, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 36879 in?

36879 is part of the Auburn-Opelika, AL Metro Area (MSA code 12220).

What is the population of ZIP code 36879?

The 2020 Census population of 36879 was 2,586 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36879?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36879 is about $74,107, with around 14% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.