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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
$54,414
Median income
$175,700
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $19,532. Local economic indicators show a 17.0% poverty rate alongside 12.9% unemployment. Housing costs here run $175,700 for a typical home value (1% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,122 a month; 75.3% of 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 -. To put 36025 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Elmore County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 36025 ranks nationally

Elmore, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,414 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 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)

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

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

ZIP 36025 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 36025 ranks #7 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 36025 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 36025 ranks #7 of 9 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
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

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
36024 standard
Eclectic, AL
Pop: 5,428

Related Areas

Elmore County Elmore, AL Alabama

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.

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