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 Moderate-density area
- $41,486
- Median income Below-median income area
- $82,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,231. The poverty rate is 28.8%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $82,400 (53% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $951; owner occupancy is 60.1%.
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 -. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 36105 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 36105
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery, AL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$25,231
Per Capita Income
28.8%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36105 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)
$41,486 16th percentile higher than 16% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
5,265housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 36116
Montgomery (36116)
43,790 residents
- 36108
Montgomery (36108)
21,306 residents
- 36106 15,211
Montgomery (36106)
15,211 residents
- 36111 12,176
Montgomery (36111)
12,176 residents
- 36105 12,043
Montgomery (36105)
12,043 residents
- 36043 3,666
Hope Hull (36043)
3,666 residents
- 36069 1,935
Ramer (36069)
1,935 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36105 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36105 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36043
Hope Hull (36043)
$73,571 median income
- 36106
Montgomery (36106)
$69,087 median income
- 36111
Montgomery (36111)
$61,259 median income
- 36116
Montgomery (36116)
$55,160 median income
- 36069
Ramer (36069)
$53,750 median income
- 36105
Montgomery (36105)
$41,486 median income
- 36108
Montgomery (36108)
$33,291 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36105, 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 (12,043 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 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.
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