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Eclectic, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36024

Elmore County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

5,428
23/sq mi
$57,595
Median income
$243,000
Median home value
21.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Eclectic pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
23
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36024 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36024 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Eclectic, Elmore County, Alabama, home to 5,428 residents across 233.0 square miles, a density of 23 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36024 reports a modest median household income of $57,595 (5% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $40,222. Poverty here runs at 10.5%, with unemployment measured at 2.0%. The typical home here is valued at $243,000 (37% above the state average); renters pay a median of $791 monthly, and 80.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.7, and the average commute is 33 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 2 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36024, plus 6 more within Elmore County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 36024

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Eclectic, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36024.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36024, Eclectic, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,428

Population

233.0

Area (sq mi)

23

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36024?

48.7

Median Age

45.7%

Male

54.3%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$57,595

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$40,222

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

33.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36024 ranks nationally

Eclectic, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,595 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

3,423

Total Housing Units

2,499

Occupied Units

924

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.0%
Renter 20.0%

$243,000

Median Home Value

+37% vs state

$791

Median Rent

1993

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.0%

YoY Change (2024)

271

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+171%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36024 have increased 7.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +171% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 181
2021 +8.8% 197
2022 +25.5% 247
2023 +2.6% 253
2024 +7.0% 271

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 90 business establishments in ZIP 36024, employing approximately 956 people with a combined annual payroll of $48,545,000.

90

Businesses

956

Employees

$48.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 21.1%
Retail trade 17 18.9%
Other services (except public administration) 10 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 7 7.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 6.7%
Health care and social assistance 6 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 5.6%
Finance and insurance 4 4.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 4.4%
Manufacturing 3 3.3%
Wholesale trade 3 3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36024 vs 36026 →

ZIP 36024 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36024 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36024 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36024 ranks #3 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36026 Equality, AL 1,089 9.5 mi
36078 Tallassee, AL 13,179 10.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Elmore County

36092 standard
Wetumpka, AL
Pop: 20,274
36054 standard
Millbrook, AL
Pop: 15,066
36078 standard
Tallassee, AL
Pop: 13,179
36022 standard
Deatsville, AL
Pop: 13,092
36093 standard
Wetumpka, AL
Pop: 9,456
36025 standard
Elmore, AL
Pop: 5,729

Related Areas

Elmore County Eclectic, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36024 in? ▼
ZIP code 36024 (Eclectic) is located in Elmore County, Alabama. Elmore County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/elmore-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36024? ▼
ZIP code 36024 in Eclectic, AL has a population of 5,428 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36024? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36024 is $57,595, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36024? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36024 is $243,000, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36024? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36024 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36024? ▼
ZIP code 36024 has 90 business establishments employing approximately 956 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36024? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36024 are: Construction (19), Retail trade (17), Other services (except public administration) (10). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36024? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36024 increased by 7.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 171%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36024? ▼
In ZIP code 36024, 65.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36024? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36024 is 33.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36024? ▼
In ZIP code 36024, approximately 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36024? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36024 is 10.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.