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 High-density area
- $69,087
- Median income Near-median income area
- $220,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 49.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36106 (Montgomery, AL) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 138.9 in 2023 to 146.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $39,157. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 8.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $220,600 (25% above the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $1,156; 56.2% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 36106 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 36106
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery, AL
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$39,157
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
8.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36106 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)
$69,087 Top 29% higher than 71% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
7,042housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 36117
Montgomery (36117)
50,268 residents
- 36116
Montgomery (36116)
43,790 residents
- 36109
Montgomery (36109)
24,777 residents
- 36106 15,211
Montgomery (36106)
15,211 residents
- 36110 12,997
Montgomery (36110)
12,997 residents
- 36111 12,176
Montgomery (36111)
12,176 residents
- 36107 9,589
Montgomery (36107)
9,589 residents
- 36104 9,468
Montgomery (36104)
9,468 residents
- 36113 1,902
Montgomery (36113)
1,902 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36106 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36106 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36113
Montgomery (36113)
$127,558 median income
- 36117
Montgomery (36117)
$74,720 median income
- 36106
Montgomery (36106)
$69,087 median income
- 36115
Montgomery (36115)
$63,672 median income
- 36111
Montgomery (36111)
$61,259 median income
- 36109
Montgomery (36109)
$59,193 median income
- 36116
Montgomery (36116)
$55,160 median income
- 36110 $47,315
Montgomery (36110)
$47,315 median income
- 36104 $33,823
Montgomery (36104)
$33,823 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36106, 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 (15,211 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 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.
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