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Tallassee, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36078

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

13,179
30/sq mi
$69,289
Median income
$178,500
Median home value
17.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Tallassee pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36078 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36078 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Tallassee, Elmore County, Alabama, home to 13,179 residents across 446.7 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36078 reports a modest median household income of $69,289 (14% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $37,652. Local economic indicators show a 11.2% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $178,500 (1% above the state average); renters pay a median of $936 monthly, and 73.0% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.6, and the average commute is 28 minutes. Beyond these figures, 1 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Elmore County, letting you compare 36078 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 36078

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Tallassee, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36078.

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 36078, Tallassee, 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

13,179

Population

446.7

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36078?

38.6

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.8%
African American 18.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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

How ZIP 36078 ranks nationally

Tallassee, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,289 45th percentile higher than 45% 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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.3%

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

Owner 73.0%
Renter 27.0%

$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

More ZIP Codes in Elmore County

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Wetumpka, AL
Pop: 20,274
36054 standard
Millbrook, AL
Pop: 15,066
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 Tallassee, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36078 in? ▼
ZIP code 36078 (Tallassee) 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 36078? ▼
ZIP code 36078 in Tallassee, AL has a population of 13,179 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36078? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36078 is $69,289, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36078? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36078 is $178,500, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36078? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36078 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36078? ▼
ZIP code 36078 has 251 business establishments employing approximately 4,312 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36078? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36078 are: Retail trade (44), Other services (except public administration) (37), Construction (28). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36078? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36078 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 108%. 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 36078? ▼
In ZIP code 36078, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% 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 36078? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36078 is 27.8 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36078? ▼
In ZIP code 36078, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36078? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36078 is 11.2% 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.