Hope Hull, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36043
Montgomery County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,666
- 14/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $73,571
- Median income Near-median income area
- $195,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 20.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Hope Hull pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 48%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 14
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36043 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36043 covers 265.7 square miles in Hope Hull, Montgomery County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,666 residents on file, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36043 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,571 (21% above the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,058. The poverty rate is 12.7%, with unemployment at 1.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $195,800 (11% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $1,097; 82.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.9, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 36043 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 36043
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hope Hull, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36043.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
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 36043, Hope Hull, 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
3,666
Population
265.7
Area (sq mi)
14
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36043?
42.9
Median Age
44.3%
Male
55.7%
Female
2.5%
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?
$73,571
Median Household Income
+21% vs state ZIP avg
$36,058
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36043 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Hope Hull, 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)
$73,571 Top 22% higher than 78% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,411housing units
1,411
Total Housing Units
1,226
Occupied Units
185
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$195,800
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
$1,097
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 63 business establishments in ZIP 36043, employing approximately 996 people with a combined annual payroll of $47,489,000.
63
Businesses
996
Employees
$47.5M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 13 | 20.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 20.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 11.1% |
| Construction | 6 | 9.5% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 7.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 6.3% |
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 36043 vs 36105 →
ZIP 36043 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36108
Montgomery (36108)
21,306 residents
- 36111
Montgomery (36111)
12,176 residents
- 36105
Montgomery (36105)
12,043 residents
- 36043 3,666
Hope Hull (36043)
3,666 residents
- 36047 1,396
Letohatchee (36047)
1,396 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36043 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36043 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36043
Hope Hull (36043)
$73,571 median income
- 36111
Montgomery (36111)
$61,259 median income
- 36047
Letohatchee (36047)
$50,441 median income
- 36105
Montgomery (36105)
$41,486 median income
- 36108
Montgomery (36108)
$33,291 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36043 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36043, 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 (3,666 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 36043 in?
ZIP code 36043 (Hope Hull) 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 36043?
ZIP code 36043 in Hope Hull, AL has a population of 3,666 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36043?
The median household income in ZIP 36043 is $73,571, which is 4% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36043?
The median home value in ZIP 36043 is $195,800, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36043?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36043 is White at 58.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36043?
ZIP code 36043 has 63 business establishments employing approximately 996 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36043?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36043 are: Retail trade (13), Accommodation and food services (13), Other services (except public administration) (7). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36043?
In ZIP code 36043, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 36043?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36043 is 24.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36043?
In ZIP code 36043, approximately 82.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36043?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36043 is 12.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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