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Phenix City, Alabama · ZIP 36869

Phenix City — ZIP 36869

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Phenix City (36869) scores 45/100 — Below Average for Phenix City. 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 $177K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share22%
Property crime share78%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index46/100
Avg math proficiency21%
Avg reading proficiency46%
Schools nearby4

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index57/100
Typical home value$177K
Median rent$1,282/mo

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

$177K

Median Rent

$1,282/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 17 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

124

Violent Crime

31

Property Crime

93

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Russell 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
Ladonia Elementary SchoolPK–05461
33%
52%
Ridgecrest Elementary SchoolKG–05722
25%
45%
South Girard School08–08501
19%
54%
Meadowlane Elementary SchoolKG–05155
8%
32%

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

20,987

Median Income

$50K

Homeownership

60%

Median Age

39.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 36869 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 36869 has a school score of 46/100. 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 36869 is approximately $177K. 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 36869 in Phenix City 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.