ZIP Code 36106
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Montgomery · Montgomery County · Alabama
- Population
- 15,211
- Median income
- $69,087
- Median home value
- $220,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.2%
- Land area
- 15.8 sq mi
963/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 49% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.3
Chicago
ZIP code 36106 in Montgomery, Alabama has a population of 15,211. The median household income is $69,087, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $220,600, 21% below the US average. 49.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36106 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.8 square miles in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama. The area is home to 15,211 residents, producing a population density of 963 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 36106 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36106 sits at $69,087 (13% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $39,157. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 8.9%. On housing, the median home value is $220,600 (25% above the state average) with median rent at $1,156 per month, and 56.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36106 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 36106 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 36106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36106.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
151 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
68 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 56
Accommodation and food services
56 establishments
- Retail trade 52
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Finance and insurance 52
Finance and insurance
52 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 36106, 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
15,211
Population
15.8
Area (sq mi)
963
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36106?
39.3
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
4.3%
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?
$69,087
Median Household Income
+13% vs state
$39,157
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 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?
7,042
Total Housing Units
6,248
Occupied Units
794
Vacant Units
2.03
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$220,600
Median Home Value
+25% vs state
$1,156
Median Rent
1977
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
146
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+46%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36106 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +46% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.8% | 112 |
| 2021 | +8.5% | 121 |
| 2022 | +12.8% | 137 |
| 2023 | +1.5% | 139 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 146 |
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 561 business establishments in ZIP 36106, employing approximately 9,271 people with a combined annual payroll of $490,599,000.
561
Businesses
9,271
Employees
$490.6M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 151 | 26.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 68 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 56 | 10.0% |
| Retail trade | 52 | 9.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 52 | 9.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 8.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 38 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 5.5% |
| Construction | 13 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.4% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 1.1% |
| Information | 5 | 0.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
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 36106 vs 36111 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36111 | Montgomery, AL | 12,176 | 1.3 mi |
| 36109 | Montgomery, AL | 24,777 | 2.6 mi |
| 36107 | Montgomery, AL | 9,589 | 2.5 mi |
| 36115 | Montgomery, AL | 623 | 3.8 mi |
| 36110 | Montgomery, AL | 12,997 | 6.6 mi |
| 36104 | Montgomery, AL | 9,468 | 5.1 mi |
| 36112 | Montgomery, AL | 553 | 5.7 mi |
| 36116 | Montgomery, AL | 43,790 | 6.0 mi |
| 36113 | Montgomery, AL | 1,902 | 6.2 mi |
| 36117 | Montgomery, AL | 50,268 | 6.8 mi |
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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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