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Montgomery, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36105

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

12,043
63/sq mi
$41,486
Median income
$82,400
Median home value
17.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montgomery pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
63
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36105 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36105 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, home to 12,043 residents across 190.0 square miles, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36105 reports a modest median household income of $41,486 (32% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $25,231. Local economic indicators show a 28.8% poverty rate alongside 8.9% unemployment. 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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.9, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 6 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36105, plus 6 more within Montgomery County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 36105

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36105.

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 36105, 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

12,043

Population

190.0

Area (sq mi)

63

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36105?

46.9

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 12.6%
African American 82.7%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%

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

How ZIP 36105 ranks nationally

Montgomery, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,486 6th percentile higher than 6% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $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 46.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

Owner 60.1%
Renter 39.9%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36105 vs 36116 →

ZIP 36105 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 36105 ranks #5 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 36105 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 36105 ranks #6 of 7 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
36116 Montgomery, AL 43,790 6.0 mi
36043 Hope Hull, AL 3,666 7.5 mi
36111 Montgomery, AL 12,176 8.6 mi
36106 Montgomery, AL 15,211 9.8 mi
36108 Montgomery, AL 21,306 11.1 mi
36069 Ramer, AL 1,935 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

36117 standard
Montgomery, AL
Pop: 50,268
36116 standard
Montgomery, AL
Pop: 43,790
36109 standard
Montgomery, AL
Pop: 24,777
36108 standard
Montgomery, AL
Pop: 21,306
36106 standard
Montgomery, AL
Pop: 15,211
36110 standard
Montgomery, AL
Pop: 12,997

Related Areas

Montgomery County Montgomery, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36105 in? ▼
ZIP code 36105 (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 36105? ▼
ZIP code 36105 in Montgomery, AL has a population of 12,043 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36105? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36105 is $41,486, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36105? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36105 is $82,400, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36105? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36105 is African American at 82.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36105? ▼
ZIP code 36105 has 211 business establishments employing approximately 9,988 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36105? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36105 are: Retail trade (58), Accommodation and food services (34), Transportation and warehousing (24). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36105? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36105 decreased by 1.5% in 2023. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 28%. 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 36105? ▼
In ZIP code 36105, 46.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 36105? ▼
In ZIP code 36105, approximately 60.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36105? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36105 is 28.8% 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.