ZIP Code 36025

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Elmore · Elmore County · Alabama

Population
5,729

154/sq mi

Median income
$54,414

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 20% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$175,700

▼ 37% vs US

higher than 37% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
14.1%

Median age 40.6

Land area
37.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 36025 in Elmore, Alabama has a population of 5,729. The median household income is $54,414, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $175,700, 37% below the US average. 14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36025 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 37.3 square miles in Elmore, Elmore County, Alabama. The area is home to 5,729 residents, producing a population density of 154 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36025 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36025 sits at $54,414 (11% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $19,532. The poverty rate stands at 17.0% and the unemployment rate at 12.9%. On housing, the median home value is $175,700 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $1,122 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36025 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is . We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Elmore County, so you can benchmark 36025 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 36025

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36025.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

5,729

Population

37.3

Area (sq mi)

154

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36025?

40.6

Median Age

68.1%

Male

31.9%

Female

4.2%

Foreign-Born

White 52.8%
African American 41.4%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%

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

$19,532

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

12.9%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 51.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,712

Total Housing Units

1,605

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

2.88

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$175,700

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$1,122

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

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

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36025 vs 36020 →

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

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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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Official Data Resources for Elmore, AL

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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