PlainZIP

Montgomery, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36108

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

21,306
118/sq mi
$33,291
Median income
$73,800
Median home value
12.9%
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.

3th pct
household income, US ZIPs
3th pct
home value, US ZIPs
118
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36108 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36108 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, with 21,306 residents across 180.3 square miles, a density of 118 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36108 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $33,291 (45% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $19,859. 35.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.9%. The typical home here is valued at $73,800 (58% below the state average); renters pay a median of $807 monthly, and 61.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Montgomery County, letting you compare 36108 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 36108

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36108.

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 36108, 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

21,306

Population

180.3

Area (sq mi)

118

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 36108?

42.8

Median Age

45.0%

Male

55.0%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 11.4%
African American 82.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%

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?

$33,291

Median Household Income

-45% vs state

$19,859

Per Capita Income

35.0%

Poverty Rate

7.9%

Unemployment Rate

24.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36108 ranks nationally

Montgomery, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$33,291 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 51.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

8,121

Total Housing Units

6,218

Occupied Units

1,903

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.8%
Renter 38.2%

$73,800

Median Home Value

-58% vs state

$807

Median Rent

1971

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 356 business establishments in ZIP 36108, employing approximately 7,866 people with a combined annual payroll of $418,267,000.

356

Businesses

7,866

Employees

$418.3M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 65 18.3%
Wholesale trade 50 14.0%
Transportation and warehousing 48 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 40 11.2%
Manufacturing 35 9.8%
Health care and social assistance 22 6.2%
Construction 20 5.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 18 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 4.8%
Accommodation and food services 14 3.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 3.1%
Finance and insurance 5 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.8%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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 36108 vs 36113 →

ZIP 36108 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 36108 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36108 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 36108 ranks #9 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
36113 Montgomery, AL 1,902 4.1 mi
36112 Montgomery, AL 553 4.4 mi
36111 Montgomery, AL 12,176 7.9 mi
36104 Montgomery, AL 9,468 6.3 mi
36043 Hope Hull, AL 3,666 9.7 mi
36066 Prattville, AL 19,089 9.8 mi
36106 Montgomery, AL 15,211 8.7 mi
36107 Montgomery, AL 9,589 8.0 mi
36054 Millbrook, AL 15,066 10.2 mi
36020 Coosada, AL 1,123 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
36106 standard
Montgomery, AL
Pop: 15,211
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 36108 in? ▼
ZIP code 36108 (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 36108? ▼
ZIP code 36108 in Montgomery, AL has a population of 21,306 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36108? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36108 is $33,291, which is 56% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36108? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36108 is $73,800, which is 73% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36108? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36108 is African American at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36108? ▼
ZIP code 36108 has 356 business establishments employing approximately 7,866 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36108? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36108 are: Retail trade (65), Wholesale trade (50), Transportation and warehousing (48). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36108? ▼
In ZIP code 36108, 51.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.9% 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 36108? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36108 is 24.6 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 36108? ▼
In ZIP code 36108, approximately 61.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36108? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36108 is 35.0% 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.