Ramer, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36069
Montgomery County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,935
- 5/sq mi Low-density area
- $53,750
- Median income Below-median income area
- $79,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 22.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ramer pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 4th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 5
- people per sq mi
- 80%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36069 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36069 covers 387.0 square miles in Ramer, Montgomery County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 1,935 residents on file, a density of 5 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36069 reports a modest median household income of $53,750 (12% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,848. The poverty rate is 26.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $79,000 (55% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $948; owner occupancy is 80.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 50.8, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 36069 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 36069
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ramer, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36069.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
3 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 36069, Ramer, 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
1,935
Population
387.0
Area (sq mi)
5
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36069?
50.8
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
0.9%
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?
$53,750
Median Household Income
-12% vs state ZIP avg
$35,848
Per Capita Income
26.0%
Poverty Rate
1.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36069 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Ramer, 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)
$53,750 45th percentile higher than 45% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,201housing units
1,201
Total Housing Units
904
Occupied Units
297
Vacant Units
2.29
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$79,000
Median Home Value
-55% vs state ZIP avg
$948
Median Rent
1995
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 29 business establishments in ZIP 36069, employing approximately 159 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,027,000.
29
Businesses
159
Employees
$6.0M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 24.1% |
| Construction | 5 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 3 | 10.3% |
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 36069 vs 36036 →
ZIP 36069 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36105
Montgomery (36105)
12,043 residents
- 36036 2,003
Grady (36036)
2,003 residents
- 36069 1,935
Ramer (36069)
1,935 residents
- 36052 739
Mathews (36052)
739 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36069 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36069 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36052
Mathews (36052)
$147,656 median income
- 36069 $53,750
Ramer (36069)
$53,750 median income
- 36036 $47,557
Grady (36036)
$47,557 median income
- 36105 $41,486
Montgomery (36105)
$41,486 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36069 ranks #2 of 4 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 36069, 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 (1,935 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 36069 in?
ZIP code 36069 (Ramer) 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 36069?
ZIP code 36069 in Ramer, AL has a population of 1,935 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36069?
The median household income in ZIP 36069 is $53,750, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36069?
The median home value in ZIP 36069 is $79,000, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36069?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36069 is White at 55.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36069?
ZIP code 36069 has 29 business establishments employing approximately 159 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36069?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36069 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (5), Other services (except public administration) (3). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36069?
In ZIP code 36069, 50.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% 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 36069?
In ZIP code 36069, approximately 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36069?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36069 is 26.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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