ZIP Code 36052

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Mathews · Montgomery County · Alabama

Population
739

5/sq mi

Median income
$147,656

▲ 94% vs US

higher than 96% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$617,300

▲ 122% vs US

higher than 91% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
55.4%

Median age 52

Land area
160.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 36052 in Mathews, Alabama has a population of 739. The median household income is $147,656, which is 94% above the national average. Median home value is $617,300, 122% above the US average. 55.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36052 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 160.7 square miles in Mathews, Montgomery County, Alabama. The area is home to 739 residents, producing a population density of 5 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 36052 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36052 sits at $147,656 (142% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $47,445. The poverty rate stands at 2.4% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $617,300 (249% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 89.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36052 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 55.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 36052 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 →

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 36052, Mathews, 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

739

Population

160.7

Area (sq mi)

5

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36052?

52.0

Median Age

55.3%

Male

44.7%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 62.1%
African American 14.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%

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?

$147,656

Median Household Income

+142% vs state

$47,445

Per Capita Income

2.4%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 76.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.4%

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

What does housing look like?

366

Total Housing Units

336

Occupied Units

30

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 89.3%
Renter 10.7%

$617,300

Median Home Value

+249% vs state

2000

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 7 business establishments in ZIP 36052, employing approximately 17 people with a combined annual payroll of $926,000.

7

Businesses

17

Employees

$926K

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 3 42.9%

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 36052 vs 36029 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
36029 Fitzpatrick, AL 723 6.6 mi
36064 Pike Road, AL 6,753 8.2 mi
36013 Cecil, AL 562 8.3 mi
36069 Ramer, AL 1,935 8.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36052 in?
ZIP code 36052 (Mathews) 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 36052?
ZIP code 36052 in Mathews, AL has a population of 739 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36052?
The median household income in ZIP 36052 is $147,656, which is 94% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36052?
The median home value in ZIP 36052 is $617,300, which is 122% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36052?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36052 is White at 62.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36052?
ZIP code 36052 has 7 business establishments employing approximately 17 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36052?
In ZIP code 36052, 76.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.4% 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 36052?
In ZIP code 36052, approximately 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 10.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36052?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36052 is 2.4% 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 Mathews, 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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