ZIP Code 36093
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Wetumpka · Elmore County · Alabama
- Population
- 9,456
- Median income
- $120,693
- Median home value
- $307,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 38.5%
- Land area
- 211.1 sq mi
45/sq mi
▲ 58% vs US
higher than 91% of US ZIPs
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.3
Chicago
ZIP code 36093 in Wetumpka, Alabama has a population of 9,456. The median household income is $120,693, which is 58% above the national average. Median home value is $307,000, 10% above the US average. 38.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36093 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 211.1 square miles in Wetumpka, Elmore County, Alabama. The area is home to 9,456 residents, producing a population density of 45 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 36093 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36093 sits at $120,693 (98% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $51,249. The poverty rate stands at 4.2% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $307,000 (73% above the state average) with median rent at $986 per month, and 92.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36093 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 38.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 7 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Elmore County, so you can benchmark 36093 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 36093
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36093.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
16 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
12 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
11 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 36093, 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
9,456
Population
211.1
Area (sq mi)
45
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36093?
42.3
Median Age
48.5%
Male
51.5%
Female
3.1%
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?
$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
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?
4,492
Total Housing Units
4,194
Occupied Units
298
Vacant Units
2.72
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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