Montgomery, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36104
Montgomery County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,468
- 272/sq mi High-density area
- $33,823
- Median income Below-median income area
- $172,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Montgomery pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 272
- people per sq mi
- 25%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36104 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36104 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, home to 9,468 residents across 34.8 square miles, a density of 272 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36104 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,823 (44% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,607. Economic pressure is pronounced: 42.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.0%. Median home value is $172,700 (2% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $777; 24.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 36104 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 36104
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36104.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
181 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
128 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 54
Accommodation and food services
54 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 53
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Finance and insurance 48
Finance and insurance
48 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36104, Montgomery, 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
9,468
Population
34.8
Area (sq mi)
272
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36104?
34.2
Median Age
49.1%
Male
50.9%
Female
1.6%
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?
$33,823
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$26,607
Per Capita Income
42.5%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36104 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Montgomery, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$33,823 6th percentile higher than 6% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,250housing units
5,250
Total Housing Units
4,123
Occupied Units
1,127
Vacant Units
1.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$172,700
Median Home Value
-2% vs state ZIP avg
$777
Median Rent
1955
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
-1.9%
YoY Change (2023)
170
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+70%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36104 have decreased 1.9% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | +13.7% | 130 |
| 2020 | +13.8% | 148 |
| 2021 | -1.6% | 146 |
| 2022 | +18.6% | 173 |
| 2023 | -1.9% | 170 |
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 2023. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 728 business establishments in ZIP 36104, employing approximately 11,033 people with a combined annual payroll of $735,672,000.
728
Businesses
11,033
Employees
$735.7M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 181 | 24.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 128 | 17.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 54 | 7.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 53 | 7.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 48 | 6.6% |
| Retail trade | 41 | 5.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 37 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 32 | 4.4% |
| Construction | 31 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 29 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 3.4% |
| Information | 24 | 3.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 17 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 12 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 6 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.7% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
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 36104 vs 36112 →
ZIP 36104 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36109
Montgomery (36109)
24,777 residents
- 36106
Montgomery (36106)
15,211 residents
- 36054
Millbrook (36054)
15,066 residents
- 36110
Montgomery (36110)
12,997 residents
- 36111
Montgomery (36111)
12,176 residents
- 36107 9,589
Montgomery (36107)
9,589 residents
- 36104 9,468
Montgomery (36104)
9,468 residents
- 36113 1,902
Montgomery (36113)
1,902 residents
- 36020 1,123
Coosada (36020)
1,123 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36104 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36104 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36113
Montgomery (36113)
$127,558 median income
- 36106
Montgomery (36106)
$69,087 median income
- 36054
Millbrook (36054)
$68,438 median income
- 36115
Montgomery (36115)
$63,672 median income
- 36111
Montgomery (36111)
$61,259 median income
- 36020
Coosada (36020)
$61,161 median income
- 36109
Montgomery (36109)
$59,193 median income
- 36110 $47,315
Montgomery (36110)
$47,315 median income
- 36104 $33,823
Montgomery (36104)
$33,823 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36104 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36112 | Montgomery, AL | 553 | 1.9 mi |
| 36113 | Montgomery, AL | 1,902 | 2.3 mi |
| 36107 | Montgomery, AL | 9,589 | 2.9 mi |
| 36115 | Montgomery, AL | 623 | 4.6 mi |
| 36020 | Coosada, AL | 1,123 | 6.1 mi |
| 36109 | Montgomery, AL | 24,777 | 5.0 mi |
| 36106 | Montgomery, AL | 15,211 | 5.1 mi |
| 36111 | Montgomery, AL | 12,176 | 5.3 mi |
| 36110 | Montgomery, AL | 12,997 | 5.2 mi |
| 36054 | Millbrook, AL | 15,066 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36104, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,468 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36104 in?
ZIP code 36104 (Montgomery) is located in Montgomery County, Alabama. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36104?
ZIP code 36104 in Montgomery, AL has a population of 9,468 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36104?
The median household income in ZIP 36104 is $33,823, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36104?
The median home value in ZIP 36104 is $172,700, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36104?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36104 is African American at 71.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36104?
ZIP code 36104 has 728 business establishments employing approximately 11,033 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36104?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36104 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (181), Other services (except public administration) (128), Accommodation and food services (54). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36104?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36104 decreased by 1.9% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 70%. 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 36104?
In ZIP code 36104, 49.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36104?
In ZIP code 36104, approximately 24.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 75.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36104?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36104 is 42.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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