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Wetumpka, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36093

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

9,456
45/sq mi
$120,693
Median income
$307,000
Median home value
38.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 9%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
45
people per sq mi
92%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36093 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36093 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama, home to 9,456 residents across 211.1 square miles, a density of 45 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36093 skews affluent, with a median household income of $120,693 (98% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $51,249. Local economic indicators show a 4.2% poverty rate alongside 1.7% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $307,000 (73% above the state average); renters pay a median of $986 monthly, and 92.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 36093 in local context, 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Elmore County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 36093

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Wetumpka, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36093.

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 36093, 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

9,456

Population

211.1

Area (sq mi)

45

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36093?

42.3

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

3.1%

Foreign-Born

White 83.0%
African American 12.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$120,693

Median Household Income

+98% vs state

$51,249

Per Capita Income

4.2%

Poverty Rate

1.7%

Unemployment Rate

25.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36093 ranks nationally

Wetumpka, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$120,693 Top 9% higher than 91% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Below this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). This entry sits in this band. $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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,492

Total Housing Units

4,194

Occupied Units

298

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 92.4%
Renter 7.6%

$307,000

Median Home Value

+73% vs state

$986

Median Rent

2001

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

+0.5%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36093 have increased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.4% 130
2021 +6.0% 137
2022 +16.2% 160
2023 +9.1% 174
2024 +0.5% 175

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 134 business establishments in ZIP 36093, employing approximately 652 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,249,000.

134

Businesses

652

Employees

$29.2M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 26 19.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 11.9%
Other services (except public administration) 14 10.4%
Construction 12 9.0%
Finance and insurance 11 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 11 8.2%
Accommodation and food services 9 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.7%
Wholesale trade 4 3.0%
Manufacturing 3 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.2%

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 36093 vs 36117 →

ZIP 36093 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 36093 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 36093 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 36093 ranks the highest of 8 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
36117 Montgomery, AL 50,268 8.2 mi
36110 Montgomery, AL 12,997 7.6 mi
36092 Wetumpka, AL 20,274 8.9 mi
36115 Montgomery, AL 623 8.8 mi
36109 Montgomery, AL 24,777 9.6 mi
36107 Montgomery, AL 9,589 11.3 mi
36106 Montgomery, AL 15,211 12.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Elmore County

36092 standard
Wetumpka, AL
Pop: 20,274
36054 standard
Millbrook, AL
Pop: 15,066
36078 standard
Tallassee, AL
Pop: 13,179
36022 standard
Deatsville, AL
Pop: 13,092
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 36093 in? ▼
ZIP code 36093 (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 36093? ▼
ZIP code 36093 in Wetumpka, AL has a population of 9,456 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36093? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36093 is $120,693, which is 58% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36093? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36093 is $307,000, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36093? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36093 is White at 83.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36093? ▼
ZIP code 36093 has 134 business establishments employing approximately 652 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36093? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36093 are: Retail trade (26), Professional, scientific, and technical services (16), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36093? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36093 increased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 36093? ▼
In ZIP code 36093, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 38.5% 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 36093? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36093 is 25.3 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36093? ▼
In ZIP code 36093, approximately 92.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 7.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36093? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36093 is 4.2% 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.