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Wetumpka, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36092

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

20,274
60/sq mi
$78,094
Median income
$195,400
Median home value
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 41%
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
60
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36092 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36092 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, with 20,274 residents across 338.5 square miles, a density of 60 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36092 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,094 (28% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $35,769. Poverty here runs at 11.6%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $195,400 (10% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,043 monthly, and 75.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Elmore County, letting you compare 36092 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 36092

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wetumpka, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36092.

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 36092, Wetumpka, 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

20,274

Population

338.5

Area (sq mi)

60

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36092?

40.6

Median Age

46.1%

Male

53.9%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 70.1%
African American 23.3%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$78,094

Median Household Income

+28% vs state

$35,769

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

29.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36092 ranks nationally

Wetumpka, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,094 Top 41% higher than 59% 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 56.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,393

Total Housing Units

8,506

Occupied Units

887

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.7%
Renter 24.3%

$195,400

Median Home Value

+10% vs state

$1,043

Median Rent

1994

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

191

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+91%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36092 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +91% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -0.0% 137
2021 +8.7% 149
2022 +17.6% 175
2023 +5.6% 185
2024 +3.6% 191

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 388 business establishments in ZIP 36092, employing approximately 5,374 people with a combined annual payroll of $196,335,000.

388

Businesses

5,374

Employees

$196.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 70 18.0%
Other services (except public administration) 48 12.4%
Construction 43 11.1%
Health care and social assistance 41 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 39 10.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 29 7.5%
Finance and insurance 26 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 4.9%
Manufacturing 16 4.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 3.4%
Wholesale trade 11 2.8%
Information 10 2.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 4 1.0%
Utilities 4 1.0%

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 36092 vs 36093 →

ZIP 36092 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 36092 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36092 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 36092 ranks #2 of 5 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
36093 Wetumpka, AL 9,456 8.9 mi
36080 Titus, AL 2,271 7.9 mi
36025 Elmore, AL 5,729 9.3 mi
36020 Coosada, AL 1,123 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Elmore County

36054 standard
Millbrook, AL
Pop: 15,066
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 Wetumpka, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36092 in? ▼
ZIP code 36092 (Wetumpka) 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 36092? ▼
ZIP code 36092 in Wetumpka, AL has a population of 20,274 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36092? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36092 is $78,094, which is 2% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36092? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36092 is $195,400, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36092? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36092 is White at 70.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36092? ▼
ZIP code 36092 has 388 business establishments employing approximately 5,374 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36092? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36092 are: Retail trade (70), Other services (except public administration) (48), Construction (43). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36092? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36092 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 91%. 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 36092? ▼
In ZIP code 36092, 56.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.8% 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 36092? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36092 is 29.2 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 36092? ▼
In ZIP code 36092, approximately 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36092? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36092 is 11.6% 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.