PlainZIP

Montgomery, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36111

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

12,176
1,094/sq mi
$61,259
Median income
$168,900
Median home value
44.7%
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.

31th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,094
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36111 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36111 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, home to 12,176 residents across 11.1 square miles, a density of 1,094 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36111 reports a modest median household income of $61,259 (1% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $43,270. Poverty here runs at 17.8%, with unemployment measured at 8.1%. Median home value sits at $168,900 (5% below the state average), median rent at $1,074 a month, and owner-occupancy at 58.0%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.8, and the average commute is -. To put 36111 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Montgomery County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 36111

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36111.

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 36111, 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

12,176

Population

11.1

Area (sq mi)

1,094

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36111?

39.8

Median Age

45.5%

Male

54.5%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 34.5%
African American 61.0%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

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?

$61,259

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$43,270

Per Capita Income

17.8%

Poverty Rate

8.1%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 36111 ranks nationally

Montgomery, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,259 31st percentile higher than 31% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 70.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.7%

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

What does housing look like?

6,007

Total Housing Units

5,103

Occupied Units

904

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.0%
Renter 42.0%

$168,900

Median Home Value

-5% vs state

$1,074

Median Rent

1968

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

+3.8%

YoY Change (2024)

133

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+33%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36111 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +33% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 106
2021 +5.6% 112
2022 +9.8% 122
2023 +4.3% 128
2024 +3.8% 133

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 134 business establishments in ZIP 36111, employing approximately 1,125 people with a combined annual payroll of $63,470,000.

134

Businesses

1,125

Employees

$63.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 28 20.9%
Retail trade 22 16.4%
Other services (except public administration) 17 12.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 12 9.0%
Accommodation and food services 12 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.2%
Construction 4 3.0%
Finance and insurance 4 3.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 3.0%
Wholesale trade 3 2.2%
Information 3 2.2%

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 36111 vs 36106 →

ZIP 36111 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 36111 ranks #6 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 36111 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 36111 ranks #4 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
36106 Montgomery, AL 15,211 1.3 mi
36107 Montgomery, AL 9,589 3.2 mi
36109 Montgomery, AL 24,777 3.8 mi
36115 Montgomery, AL 623 5.0 mi
36104 Montgomery, AL 9,468 5.3 mi
36112 Montgomery, AL 553 5.4 mi
36116 Montgomery, AL 43,790 5.6 mi
36110 Montgomery, AL 12,997 7.7 mi
36113 Montgomery, AL 1,902 5.9 mi
36108 Montgomery, AL 21,306 7.9 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
36106 standard
Montgomery, AL
Pop: 15,211
36110 standard
Montgomery, AL
Pop: 12,997

Related Areas

Montgomery County Montgomery, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36111 in? ▼
ZIP code 36111 (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 36111? ▼
ZIP code 36111 in Montgomery, AL has a population of 12,176 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36111? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36111 is $61,259, which is 20% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36111? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36111 is $168,900, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36111? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36111 is African American at 61.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36111? ▼
ZIP code 36111 has 134 business establishments employing approximately 1,125 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36111? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36111 are: Health care and social assistance (28), Retail trade (22), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36111? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36111 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 33%. 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 36111? ▼
In ZIP code 36111, 70.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36111? ▼
In ZIP code 36111, approximately 58.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36111? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36111 is 17.8% 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.