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 High-density area
- $33,291
- Median income Below-median income area
- $73,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 12.9%
- 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.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 3rd 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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,859. The poverty rate is 35.0%, 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 $73,800 (58% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $807; owner occupancy is 61.8%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 36108 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 36108
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36108.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
65 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
50 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
48 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
40 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
35 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 36108?
42.8
Median Age
45.0%
Male
55.0%
Female
2.5%
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?
$33,291
Median Household Income
-45% vs state ZIP avg
$19,859
Per Capita Income
35.0%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36108 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)
$33,291 6th percentile higher than 6% 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
8,121housing units
8,121
Total Housing Units
6,218
Occupied Units
1,903
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$73,800
Median Home Value
-58% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 36108
Montgomery (36108)
21,306 residents
- 36066
Prattville (36066)
19,089 residents
- 36106
Montgomery (36106)
15,211 residents
- 36054
Millbrook (36054)
15,066 residents
- 36111
Montgomery (36111)
12,176 residents
- 36107
Montgomery (36107)
9,589 residents
- 36104
Montgomery (36104)
9,468 residents
- 36043 3,666
Hope Hull (36043)
3,666 residents
- 36113 1,902
Montgomery (36113)
1,902 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36108 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36108 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
- 36066
Prattville (36066)
$86,278 median income
- 36043
Hope Hull (36043)
$73,571 median income
- 36106
Montgomery (36106)
$69,087 median income
- 36054
Millbrook (36054)
$68,438 median income
- 36111
Montgomery (36111)
$61,259 median income
- 36020
Coosada (36020)
$61,161 median income
- 36104 $33,823
Montgomery (36104)
$33,823 median income
- 36108 $33,291
Montgomery (36108)
$33,291 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36108, 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 (21,306 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 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.
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