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Lafayette, Alabama · ZIP 36862

Lafayette — ZIP 36862

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Lafayette (36862) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Alabama. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $148K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share18%
Property crime share82%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index44/100
Avg math proficiency7%
Avg reading proficiency21%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index61/100
Typical home value$148K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$148K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

818

Violent Crime

102

Property Crime

716

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Chambers County, Alabama (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Lafayette Eastside Elementary SchoolPK–08311
17%
27%
Lafayette High School07–12182
5%
5%
Inspire Virtual Academy07–1229
5%
25%
John P Powell Middle School06–08140
3%
27%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

6,052

Median Income

$38K

Homeownership

73%

Median Age

50 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 36862 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 36862 has a school score of 44/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 36862 is approximately $148K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 36862 in Lafayette has an overall NeighborScore of 45/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.