3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 368xxAuburn, AL area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 368 changed +2.1% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +3.7% for Alabama and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 36801–36879. Most of its 2010 population lived in Lee County (57%), Russell County (22%), Chambers County (14%). Communities in the region include Phenix City, Opelika, Valley, Lanett, Smiths Station. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +2.1%
- 5-year change
- +47.1%
- Since Q1 1995
- +244%
- National rank (1 year)
- 642nd
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 368 vs Alabama and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 368: 343.7
- Alabama: 318.6
- Auburn-Opelika, AL metro: 340.6
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 368 | AL | U.S. | Gap vs AL | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +2.1% | +3.7% | +3.0% | −1.6 pts | −0.9 pts |
| 3 years | +14.0% | +14.0% | +12.9% | +0.0 pts | +1.2 pts |
| 5 years | +47.1% | +43.8% | +41.3% | +3.3 pts | +5.8 pts |
| 10 years | +96.2% | +88.8% | +93.3% | +7.4 pts | +2.8 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +244% | +219% | +292% | +25.1 pts | −47.8 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 368 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +242% | $1,024,734 |
| Q2 2000 | +178% | $833,554 |
| Q2 2005 | +109% | $626,825 |
| Q2 2010 | +95.0% | $584,973 |
| Q2 2015 | +102% | $604,591 |
| Q2 2020 | +63.1% | $489,249 |
| Q2 2021 | +47.1% | $441,340 |
| Q2 2023 | +14.0% | $342,031 |
| Q2 2025 | +2.1% | $306,437 |
How ZIP3 368 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 368 ranks 642nd of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 14th of 19 in Alabama. Its one-year change is −0.9 pts versus the nation and −1.6 pts versus Alabama. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 642nd of 882 | 14th of 19 |
| 3 years | 526th of 882 | 10th of 19 |
| 5 years | 343rd of 882 | 8th of 19 |
| 10 years | 369th of 882 | 4th of 19 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 533rd of 879 | 3rd of 19 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 368
ZIP3 368's index peaked in Q1 2008, fell 15.7% to its low in Q4 2013, and regained its peak in Q2 2018, about 10.2 years after the top. Today it sits +77.8% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 368 | Q1 2008 | Q4 2013 | -15.7% | Q2 2018 (10.2 yrs) | +77.8% |
| AL | Q1 2009 | Q4 2013 | -10.4% | Q4 2017 (8.8 yrs) | +80.7% |
| Metro | Q1 2008 | Q4 2013 | -16.0% | Q2 2018 (10.2 yrs) | +79.1% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 368's index has changed +55.3% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 368 after inflation | AL after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -1.6% | -0.1% | -2.5% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +3.8% | +3.8% | +3.8% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +18.6% | +15.9% | +17.3% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +41.0% | +35.7% | +40.6% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +55.3% | +43.9% | +53.8% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 368
Regional estimate
$588,444
- Estimated gain
- $288,444
- Index change
- +96.15%
- Start index
- 175.24
- End index
- 343.73
ZIP3 368 (Auburn, AL area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 319 · Columbus, GA area | GA | +3.8% | +42.1% | +173% |
| 318 · Columbus, GA area | GA | +1.4% | +42.5% | +178% |
| 360 · Prattville, AL area | AL | +5.5% | +45.2% | +184% |
| 361 · Montgomery, AL area | AL | +1.3% | +30.5% | +84.8% |
| 362 · Anniston, AL area | AL | +6.3% | +53.0% | +214% |
| 302 · Peachtree City, GA area | GA | +2.5% | +49.2% | +236% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 343.73 |
| Q1 2026 | 343.97 |
| Q4 2025 | 337.43 |
| Q3 2025 | 325.12 |
| Q2 2025 | 336.51 |
| Q1 2025 | 330.56 |
| Q4 2024 | 328.79 |
| Q3 2024 | 318.07 |
| Q2 2024 | 311.13 |
| Q1 2024 | 305.15 |
| Q4 2023 | 303.71 |
| Q3 2023 | 308.36 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 368?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 368, the regional index changed +2.1% over the year to Q2 2026, +47.1% over five years, +96.2% over ten years, and +244% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 368 appreciating faster than Alabama and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +2.1% compares with +3.7% for Alabama and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −0.9 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +5.8 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 368?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 368. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 36801 to 36879 (27 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.