ZIP Code 36092
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Wetumpka · Elmore County · Alabama
- Population
- 20,274
- Median income
- $78,094
- Median home value
- $195,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.8%
- Land area
- 338.5 sq mi
60/sq mi
▲ 2% vs US
higher than 59% of US ZIPs
▼ 30% vs US
higher than 42% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.6
Chicago
ZIP code 36092 in Wetumpka, Alabama has a population of 20,274. The median household income is $78,094, which is 2% above the national average. Median home value is $195,400, 30% below the US average. 18.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36092 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 338.5 square miles in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The area is home to 20,274 residents, producing a population density of 60 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 36092 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36092 sits at $78,094 (28% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $35,769. The poverty rate stands at 11.6% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $195,400 (10% above the state average) with median rent at $1,043 per month, and 75.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36092 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 29 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Elmore County, so you can benchmark 36092 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 36092
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36092.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
70 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
48 establishments
- Construction
Construction
43 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
41 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
39 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 36092, Wetumpka, 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
20,274
Population
338.5
Area (sq mi)
60
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36092?
40.6
Median Age
46.1%
Male
53.9%
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?
$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
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?
9,393
Total Housing Units
8,506
Occupied Units
887
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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