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Grady, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36036

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

2,003
7/sq mi
$47,557
Median income
$141,700
Median home value
9.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Grady pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
7
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36036 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36036 covers 270.7 square miles in Grady, Montgomery County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,003 residents on file, a density of 7 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36036 reports a modest median household income of $47,557 (22% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $34,990. Local economic indicators show a 31.4% poverty rate alongside 5.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $141,700 (20% below the state average); renters pay a median of $941 monthly, and 83.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.9, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 36036 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 →

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 36036, Grady, 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

2,003

Population

270.7

Area (sq mi)

7

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36036?

45.9

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

0.4%

Foreign-Born

White 54.7%
African American 39.3%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$47,557

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$34,990

Per Capita Income

31.4%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36036 ranks nationally

Grady, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,557 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 53.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%

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

What does housing look like?

936

Total Housing Units

778

Occupied Units

158

Vacant Units

2.44

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.2%
Renter 16.8%

$141,700

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$941

Median Rent

1989

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 9 business establishments in ZIP 36036, employing approximately 72 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,056,000.

9

Businesses

72

Employees

$1.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 3 33.3%

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 36036 vs 36069 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36069 Ramer, AL 1,935 8.1 mi

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Related Areas

Montgomery County Grady, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36036 in? ▼
ZIP code 36036 (Grady) is located in Montgomery County, Alabama. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36036? ▼
ZIP code 36036 in Grady, AL has a population of 2,003 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36036? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36036 is $47,557, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36036? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36036 is $141,700, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36036? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36036 is White at 54.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36036? ▼
ZIP code 36036 has 9 business establishments employing approximately 72 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36036? ▼
In ZIP code 36036, 53.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.2% 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 36036? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36036 is 29.1 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 36036? ▼
In ZIP code 36036, approximately 83.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36036? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36036 is 31.4% 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.