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Welcome to Phenix City ...

The city of Phenix City is primarily located in Russell County<1> and is the County Seat for Russell County. A portion of Phenix City extends into Lee County.


The location of Phenix City has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>


Phenix City was established in 1883.

From the  Census Estimates for 2019, Phenix City has a population of 36,515 people<3> (see below for details).

The community of Phenix City is 390 feet [119 m] above sea level.<4>.

Time Zone: Phenix City lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time

Note: While Phenix City is in the Central Time Zone, the area just to the east is in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT).

Phenix City is located in the (334) area code.

The ZIP codes for Phenix City: 36867-36870<5>

Population Details ...

Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Phenix City had an population of 36,515 people. This is an increase of 11.25% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 29.19% since the 2000 Census).

At the time of the 2010 Census, Phenix City had a population of 32,822 people (which is 61.99% of the total population of Russell County). This makes Phenix City the county's most populous community.

The population of Phenix City represents 0.69% of the total population of Alabama (which has 4,779,736 people), making it the state's 15th most populous community.

With a 2010 count of 32,822 people, the population of Phenix City increased 16.12% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 28,265 people).

More information can be found on the Census Page for Phenix City.

Communities near Phenix City ...

We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Phenix City.

  • Branton Woods
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Branton Woods have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Branton Woods
    • Branton Woods is located in Muscogee County (GA)
    • Estimated population in 2019: 12,961 people
  • Mountain Hill
    (17 miles [27.4 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mountain Hill have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mountain Hill
    • Mountain Hill is located in Harris County (GA)
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 11,554 people
  • Smith's Station
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Smith's Station have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Smith's Station
    • Smith's Station is located in Lee County
    • Population from the 2020 Census: 5,804 people
  • Glenns
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Glenns have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Glenns
    • Glenns is located in Muscogee County (GA)
    • Estimated population in 2019: 5,020 people
  • Fortson
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fortson
    • Fortson is located in Muscogee County (GA)
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 4,924 people
    • Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fortson <6>
  • Heineburg Village ‑ Historic
    (15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Heineburg Village have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Heineburg Village
    • Heineburg Village is located in Chattahoochee County (GA)
    • Estimated population in 2014: 2,893 people
  • Twin Chapel
    (7 miles [11.3 km] to the north)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Twin Chapel have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Twin Chapel
    • Twin Chapel is located in Muscogee County (GA)
    • Estimated population in 2019: 1,701 people
  • Sunset Terrace
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the east)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Sunset Terrace have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Sunset Terrace
    • Sunset Terrace is located in Muscogee County (GA)
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 846 people
  • Lincoln Hills
    (6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lincoln Hills have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lincoln Hills
    • Lincoln Hills is located in Muscogee County (GA)
    • Population from the 2010 Census: 833 people
  • Ochillee
    (11 miles [17.7 km] to the southeast)
    • Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ochillee have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
    • Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ochillee
    • Ochillee is located in Chattahoochee County (GA)
    • Estimated population in 2019: 680 people

To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...

We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.

We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Phenix City. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Phenix City.

Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Phenix City. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Phenix City.

We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Phenix City. Our list includes 14 papers. See our Newspapers Page for Phenix City.

TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Phenix City ...

Looking for more information about Phenix City? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.

In addition to the Tourism page for Phenix City, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Phenix City.

Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Phenix City. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.

The official website for State of Alabama: https://www.alabama.gov/

Footnotes ...

<1>If you're interested in how the shape of Alabama's counties, including Russell, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
<2>The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required.
<3>Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Phenix City.
<4>The elevation is an estimate for the area around Phenix City - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
<5>ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Phenix City). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Phenix City or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS).

Our list of ZIP Codes for Phenix City includes: 36867, 36868, 36869 & 36870.
<6>While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.









 

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