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 High-density area
- $61,259
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 44.7%
- 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.
- 31st 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36111 (Montgomery, AL) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 127.8 in 2023 to 132.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,270. The poverty rate is 17.8%, with unemployment at 8.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $168,900 (5% below the average Alabama ZIP) and median rent is $1,074; 58.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 36111 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 36111
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36111.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
28 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
22 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
12 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
12 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 36111?
39.8
Median Age
45.5%
Male
54.5%
Female
1.6%
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?
$61,259
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$43,270
Per Capita Income
17.8%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 36111 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)
$61,259 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
6,007housing units
6,007
Total Housing Units
5,103
Occupied Units
904
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,900
Median Home Value
-5% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 36116
Montgomery (36116)
43,790 residents
- 36109
Montgomery (36109)
24,777 residents
- 36108
Montgomery (36108)
21,306 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 36111 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36111 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
- 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
- 36108 $33,291
Montgomery (36108)
$33,291 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36111, 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 (12,176 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 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.
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