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Millbrook, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36054

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

15,066
239/sq mi
$68,438
Median income
$183,300
Median home value
27.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Millbrook pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
239
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36054 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36054 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Millbrook, Elmore County, Alabama, home to 15,066 residents across 63.1 square miles, a density of 239 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36054 reports a modest median household income of $68,438 (12% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,439. Local economic indicators show a 10.0% poverty rate alongside 6.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $183,300 (3% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,112 monthly, and 68.2% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 22 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Elmore County, letting you compare 36054 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 36054

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Millbrook, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36054.

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 36054, Millbrook, 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

15,066

Population

63.1

Area (sq mi)

239

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 36054?

36.0

Median Age

44.9%

Male

55.1%

Female

3.4%

Foreign-Born

White 63.1%
African American 27.9%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%

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?

$68,438

Median Household Income

+12% vs state

$33,439

Per Capita Income

10.0%

Poverty Rate

6.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36054 ranks nationally

Millbrook, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,438 44th percentile higher than 44% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.8%

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

What does housing look like?

6,247

Total Housing Units

5,730

Occupied Units

517

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.2%
Renter 31.8%

$183,300

Median Home Value

+3% vs state

$1,112

Median Rent

1995

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36054 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 136
2021 +10.8% 151
2022 +10.1% 166
2023 +10.1% 183
2024 +3.8% 190

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 273 business establishments in ZIP 36054, employing approximately 2,737 people with a combined annual payroll of $91,213,000.

273

Businesses

2,737

Employees

$91.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 47 17.2%
Other services (except public administration) 47 17.2%
Accommodation and food services 37 13.6%
Construction 25 9.2%
Health care and social assistance 23 8.4%
Finance and insurance 19 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 6.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 11 4.0%
Wholesale trade 10 3.7%
Manufacturing 8 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 5 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.1%

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 36054 vs 36020 →

ZIP 36054 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 36054 ranks #3 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 36054 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 36054 ranks #4 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 2.8 mi
36066 Prattville, AL 19,089 3.4 mi
36025 Elmore, AL 5,729 4.7 mi
36113 Montgomery, AL 1,902 7.0 mi
36112 Montgomery, AL 553 7.2 mi
36104 Montgomery, AL 9,468 6.3 mi
36110 Montgomery, AL 12,997 6.9 mi
36022 Deatsville, AL 13,092 9.6 mi
36108 Montgomery, AL 21,306 10.2 mi
36107 Montgomery, AL 9,589 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Elmore County

36092 standard
Wetumpka, AL
Pop: 20,274
36078 standard
Tallassee, AL
Pop: 13,179
36022 standard
Deatsville, AL
Pop: 13,092
36093 standard
Wetumpka, AL
Pop: 9,456
36025 standard
Elmore, AL
Pop: 5,729
36024 standard
Eclectic, AL
Pop: 5,428

Related Areas

Elmore County Millbrook, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36054 in? ▼
ZIP code 36054 (Millbrook) 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 36054? ▼
ZIP code 36054 in Millbrook, AL has a population of 15,066 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36054? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36054 is $68,438, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36054? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36054 is $183,300, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36054? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36054 is White at 63.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36054? ▼
ZIP code 36054 has 273 business establishments employing approximately 2,737 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36054? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36054 are: Retail trade (47), Other services (except public administration) (47), Accommodation and food services (37). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36054? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36054 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 36054? ▼
In ZIP code 36054, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.8% 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 36054? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36054 is 21.8 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 36054? ▼
In ZIP code 36054, approximately 68.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36054? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36054 is 10.0% 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.