ZIP Code 36078
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Tallassee · Elmore County · Alabama
- Population
- 13,179
- Median income
- $69,289
- Median home value
- $178,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.3%
- Land area
- 446.7 sq mi
30/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
Median age 38.6
Chicago
ZIP code 36078 in Tallassee, Alabama has a population of 13,179. The median household income is $69,289, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $178,500, 36% below the US average. 17.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36078 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 446.7 square miles in Tallassee, Elmore County, Alabama. The area is home to 13,179 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 36078 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36078 sits at $69,289 (14% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,652. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. On housing, the median home value is $178,500 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $936 per month, and 73.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36078 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 1 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Elmore County, so you can benchmark 36078 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 36078
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36078.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
44 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Construction
Construction
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
26 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36078, Tallassee, 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
13,179
Population
446.7
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36078?
38.6
Median Age
49.4%
Male
50.6%
Female
1.2%
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?
$69,289
Median Household Income
+14% vs state
$37,652
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
27.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
6,187
Total Housing Units
5,352
Occupied Units
835
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,500
Median Home Value
+1% vs state
$936
Median Rent
1982
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
208
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+108%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36078 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +108% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.5% | 140 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 151 |
| 2022 | +24.0% | 187 |
| 2023 | +4.7% | 195 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 208 |
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 251 business establishments in ZIP 36078, employing approximately 4,312 people with a combined annual payroll of $215,315,000.
251
Businesses
4,312
Employees
$215.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 44 | 17.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 28 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 26 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 9.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 20 | 8.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 16 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 5.2% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 4.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 9 | 3.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.8% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 4 | 1.6% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.6% |
| Information | 3 | 1.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 1.2% |
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 36078 vs 36024 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36024 | Eclectic, AL | 5,428 | 10.4 mi |
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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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