ZIP Code 36054

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Millbrook · Elmore County · Alabama

Population
15,066

239/sq mi

Median income
$68,438

▼ 10% vs US

higher than 44% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$183,300

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
27.8%

Median age 36

Land area
63.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 36054 in Millbrook, Alabama has a population of 15,066. The median household income is $68,438, which is 10% below the national average. Median home value is $183,300, 34% below the US average. 27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 36054 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 63.1 square miles in Millbrook, Elmore County, Alabama. The area is home to 15,066 residents, producing a population density of 239 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 36054 against Alabama and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36054 sits at $68,438 (12% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $33,439. The poverty rate stands at 10.0% and the unemployment rate at 6.7%. On housing, the median home value is $183,300 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $1,112 per month, and 68.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36054 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Elmore County, so you can benchmark 36054 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 36054

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

15,066

Population

63.1

Area (sq mi)

239

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Millbrook, AL

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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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