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Opelika, Alabama · ZIP 36804

Opelika — ZIP 36804

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Opelika (36804) scores 51/100 — Fair for Opelika. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $328K.

51OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share19%
Property crime share81%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index58/100
Avg math proficiency28%
Avg reading proficiency44%
Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100
Typical home value$328K

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

$328K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,383

Violent Crime

405

Property Crime

1,978

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lee 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
Dixie Elementary SchoolPK–05251
37%
57%
Beauregard Elementary SchoolPK–04783
30%
51%
Sanford Middle School05–08533
26%
46%
Beauregard High School09–12533
17%
22%
Southview Primary SchoolKG–02480Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

19,469

Median Income

$62K

Homeownership

78%

Median Age

40 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 36804 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 36804 has a school score of 58/100. 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 36804 is approximately $328K. 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 36804 in Opelika has an overall NeighborScore of 51/100. 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.