ZIP Code 36105
standardSource:
Montgomery · Montgomery County · Alabama
- Population
- 12,043
- Median income
- $41,486
- Median home value
- $82,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 17.1%
- Land area
- 190.0 sq mi
63/sq mi
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 70% vs US
higher than 5% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.9
Chicago
ZIP code 36105 in Montgomery, Alabama has a population of 12,043. The median household income is $41,486, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $82,400, 70% below the US average. 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36105 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 190.0 square miles in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama. The area is home to 12,043 residents, producing a population density of 63 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 36105 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36105 sits at $41,486 (32% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $25,231. The poverty rate stands at 28.8% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $82,400 (53% below the state average) with median rent at $951 per month, and 60.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36105 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is —. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 36105 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 36105
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36105.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
34 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
24 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 21
Other services (except public administration)
21 establishments
- Construction 16
Construction
16 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 36105, Montgomery, 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
12,043
Population
190.0
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36105?
46.9
Median Age
45.1%
Male
54.9%
Female
3.6%
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?
$41,486
Median Household Income
-32% vs state
$25,231
Per Capita Income
28.8%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
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?
5,265
Total Housing Units
4,082
Occupied Units
1,183
Vacant Units
2.26
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$82,400
Median Home Value
-53% vs state
$951
Median Rent
1958
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
-1.5%
YoY Change (2023)
128
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+28%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36105 have decreased 1.5% over the past year (2023). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +28% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | -2.5% | 112 |
| 2020 | +3.4% | 115 |
| 2021 | +0.5% | 116 |
| 2022 | +12.4% | 130 |
| 2023 | -1.5% | 128 |
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 211 business establishments in ZIP 36105, employing approximately 9,988 people with a combined annual payroll of $684,315,000.
211
Businesses
9,988
Employees
$684.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 58 | 27.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 16.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 21 | 9.9% |
| Construction | 16 | 7.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 12 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 5.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 7 | 3.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 3.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 4 | 1.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 1.9% |
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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