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Montgomery, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36106

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

15,211
963/sq mi
$69,087
Median income
$220,600
Median home value
49.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montgomery pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

45th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
963
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36106 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36106 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, home to 15,211 residents across 15.8 square miles, a density of 963 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36106 reports a modest median household income of $69,087 (13% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $39,157. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 18 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 36106, 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 36106

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36106.

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 36106, 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

15,211

Population

15.8

Area (sq mi)

963

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36106?

39.3

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 45.9%
African American 48.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.7%
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?

$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

How ZIP 36106 ranks nationally

Montgomery, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,087 45th percentile higher than 45% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.2%

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

Owner 56.2%
Renter 43.8%

$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 36106 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 36106 ranks #4 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 36106 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 36106 ranks #3 of 9 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
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

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
36110 standard
Montgomery, AL
Pop: 12,997
36111 standard
Montgomery, AL
Pop: 12,176

Related Areas

Montgomery County Montgomery, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36106 in? ▼
ZIP code 36106 (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 36106? ▼
ZIP code 36106 in Montgomery, AL has a population of 15,211 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36106? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36106 is $69,087, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36106? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36106 is $220,600, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36106? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36106 is African American at 48.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36106? ▼
ZIP code 36106 has 561 business establishments employing approximately 9,271 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36106? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36106 are: Health care and social assistance (151), Professional, scientific, and technical services (68), Accommodation and food services (56). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36106? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36106 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 46%. 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 36106? ▼
In ZIP code 36106, 68.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36106? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36106 is 18.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36106? ▼
In ZIP code 36106, approximately 56.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 43.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36106? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36106 is 12.3% 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.