Elmore, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36025
Elmore County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 5,729
- 154/sq mi High-density area
- $54,414
- Median income Below-median income area
- $175,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Elmore pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 20th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 37th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 154
- people per sq mi
- 75%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36025 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36025 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Elmore, Elmore County, Alabama, home to 5,729 residents across 37.3 square miles, a density of 154 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36025 reports a modest median household income of $54,414 (11% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,532. Unemployment is 12.9%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. Median home value is $175,700 (1% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $1,122; 75.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Elmore County, so 36025 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 36025
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Elmore, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36025.
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing 5
Manufacturing
5 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36025, Elmore, 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
5,729
Population
37.3
Area (sq mi)
154
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36025?
40.6
Median Age
68.1%
Male
31.9%
Female
4.2%
Foreign-Born
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?
$54,414
Median Household Income
-11% vs state ZIP avg
$19,532
Per Capita Income
17.0%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36025 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Elmore, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$54,414 46th percentile higher than 46% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,712housing units
1,712
Total Housing Units
1,605
Occupied Units
107
Vacant Units
2.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$175,700
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$1,122
Median Rent
1990
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
+18.3%
YoY Change (2024)
167
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+67%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36025 have increased 18.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +67% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +6.2% | 125 |
| 2020 | -0.8% | 124 |
| 2021 | +8.4% | 134 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 159 |
| 2024 | – | 167 |
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 52 business establishments in ZIP 36025, employing approximately 341 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,653,000.
52
Businesses
341
Employees
$15.7M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 14 | 26.9% |
| Retail trade | 7 | 13.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 11.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 11.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 9.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 5.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 36025 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36092
Wetumpka (36092)
20,274 residents
- 36066
Prattville (36066)
19,089 residents
- 36054
Millbrook (36054)
15,066 residents
- 36022
Deatsville (36022)
13,092 residents
- 36110
Montgomery (36110)
12,997 residents
- 36104
Montgomery (36104)
9,468 residents
- 36025 5,729
Elmore (36025)
5,729 residents
- 36020 1,123
Coosada (36020)
1,123 residents
- 36115 623
Montgomery (36115)
623 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36025 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36025 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36022
Deatsville (36022)
$89,459 median income
- 36066
Prattville (36066)
$86,278 median income
- 36092
Wetumpka (36092)
$78,094 median income
- 36054
Millbrook (36054)
$68,438 median income
- 36115
Montgomery (36115)
$63,672 median income
- 36020
Coosada (36020)
$61,161 median income
- 36025
Elmore (36025)
$54,414 median income
- 36110
Montgomery (36110)
$47,315 median income
- 36104 $33,823
Montgomery (36104)
$33,823 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36025 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36020 | Coosada, AL | 1,123 | 3.7 mi |
| 36054 | Millbrook, AL | 15,066 | 4.7 mi |
| 36104 | Montgomery, AL | 9,468 | 9.8 mi |
| 36022 | Deatsville, AL | 13,092 | 7.1 mi |
| 36066 | Prattville, AL | 19,089 | 7.1 mi |
| 36110 | Montgomery, AL | 12,997 | 7.6 mi |
| 36092 | Wetumpka, AL | 20,274 | 9.3 mi |
| 36115 | Montgomery, AL | 623 | 10.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36025, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (5,729 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36025 in?
ZIP code 36025 (Elmore) 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 36025?
ZIP code 36025 in Elmore, AL has a population of 5,729 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36025?
The median household income in ZIP 36025 is $54,414, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36025?
The median home value in ZIP 36025 is $175,700, which is 37% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36025?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36025 is White at 52.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36025?
ZIP code 36025 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 341 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36025?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36025 are: Construction (14), Retail trade (7), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36025?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36025 increased by 18.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 67%. 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 36025?
In ZIP code 36025, 51.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36025?
In ZIP code 36025, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36025?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36025 is 17.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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