Phenix City
City in Russell County, Alabama
Phenix City is a city in Russell County, Alabama, with 38,816 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 243 ft (74 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Ladonia, 3.5 miles W.
- 38,816residents (2020 Census)
- 243 ftelevation · 74 m
- 28.1 sq miland area · 72.7 km²
- 1,384 / sq mipopulation density
- 31901main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Phenix City
Phenix City is a city in Lee and Russell counties in the U.S. state of Alabama, and the county seat of Russell County with northern and western parts crossing over into neighboring Lee County. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 38,817.
Phenix City lies immediately west across the Chattahoochee River from Columbus, Georgia and observes Eastern Time on a de facto basis (in contrast to the rest of Alabama, which observes Central Time) due to Phenix City's strong economic ties to Columbus. Most of Phenix City is included in the Columbus Metropolitan Statistical Area, and the remainder is in Lee County and therefore included in the Auburn, Alabama Metropolitan Statistical Area. The entire city is part of the Columbus-Auburn-Opelika Combined Statistical Area.
In 2007, BusinessWeek named Phenix City the nation's no. 1 best affordable suburb to raise a family. It is home to Chattahoochee Valley Community College, a public, two-year college with an acceptance rate of 100%. Troy University has a satellite campus in Phenix City. It is also home to Phenix Lumber Company, which has been described as the deadliest workplace in the United States because of its high rate of accidents and safety violations.
As of 2023, the mayor is Eddie N. Lowe, the city's first black mayor elected by the public. The city manager, who holds the task of organizational matters, is Wallace Hunter.
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Living in Phenix City
- Median household income
- $50,053
- Median home value
- $170,300
- Median rent
- $967/mo
- Median age
- 35.6
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Phenix City had 38,816 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 38,816 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,384 per sq mi (534 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Phenix City at a glance
| State | Alabama (AL) |
|---|---|
| County | Russell County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 38,816 (2020) |
| Land area | 28.06 sq mi (72.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.29 km²) |
| Elevation | 243 ft (74 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4539° N, 85.0309° W |
| ZIP codes | 31901, 36867, 36869 |
| Official website | phenixcityal.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0159472 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Phenix City
- Ladonia3.5 mi W
- Smiths Station6.4 mi NW
- Columbus, GA9.9 mi NE
- Piney Grove, GA11.2 mi N
- Antioch, GA15.9 mi N
- Cusseta-Chattahoochee County unified government, GA16.0 mi SE
- Cataula, GA17.5 mi NE
- Ellerslie, GA18.8 mi NE
- Box Springs, GA22.6 mi E
- Hamilton, GA23.3 mi N
- Waverly Hall, GA23.7 mi NE
- Opelika24.8 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Phenix City
What county is Phenix City in?
Phenix City is in Russell County, Alabama.
What is the population of Phenix City, AL?
38,816 people lived in Phenix City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Phenix City, AL?
The main ZIP code is 31901. Other ZIP codes: 36867, 36869.
What is the elevation of Phenix City?
243 feet (74 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Phenix City?
Ladonia (3.5 mi), Smiths Station (6.4 mi), Columbus (9.9 mi), Piney Grove (11.2 mi), Antioch (15.9 mi).
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