Opelika
City in Lee County, Alabama
Opelika is a city in Lee County, Alabama, with 30,995 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 807 ft (246 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Auburn, 7.5 miles SW.
- 30,995residents (2020 Census)
- 807 ftelevation · 246 m
- 62.1 sq miland area · 160.8 km²
- 499 / sq mipopulation density
- 36801ZIP code
About Opelika
Opelika (pronounced OH-pə-LY-kə) is a city and the county seat of Lee County in the east-central part of the U.S. state of Alabama. It is a principal city of the Auburn-Opelika Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 census, the population of Opelika is 30,995, an increase of 17.1 percent from the 2010 Census where the population was 26,477. The Auburn-Opelika, AL MSA with a population of 174,241, along with the Columbus, Georgia metropolitan area, comprises the Greater Columbus combined statistical area, a region home to 501,649 residents.
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Living in Opelika
- Median household income
- $65,004
- Median home value
- $241,800
- Median rent
- $950/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Opelika had 30,995 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,995 |
|---|---|
| Density | 499 per sq mi (193 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Opelika at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Lee County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 30,995 (2020) |
| Land area | 62.10 sq mi (160.8 km²) |
| Water area | 1.01 sq mi (2.62 km²) |
| Elevation | 807 ft (246 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6607° N, 85.3789° W |
| ZIP code | 36801 |
| Official website | opelika.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0157048 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Opelika
- Auburn7.5 mi SW
- Cusseta9.7 mi NE
- Waverly12.2 mi NW
- Loachapoka13.3 mi W
- Huguley15.0 mi NE
- Valley15.4 mi NE
- La Fayette16.5 mi N
- Lanett16.9 mi NE
- Notasulga18.4 mi SW
- Camp Hill18.7 mi NW
- Smiths Station18.8 mi SE
- Antioch, GA18.9 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Opelika
What county is Opelika in?
Opelika is in Lee County, Alabama.
What is the population of Opelika, AL?
30,995 people lived in Opelika at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Opelika, AL?
The ZIP code of Opelika is 36801.
What is the elevation of Opelika?
807 feet (246 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Opelika?
Auburn (7.5 mi), Cusseta (9.7 mi), Waverly (12.2 mi), Loachapoka (13.3 mi), Huguley (15.0 mi).
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