Montgomery, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36116
Montgomery County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 43,790
- 301/sq mi High-density area
- $55,160
- Median income Below-median income area
- $149,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 32.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Montgomery pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 25th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 301
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36116 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 36116 (Montgomery, AL) fell -1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 146.4 in 2023 to 144.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 36116 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, with 43,790 residents across 145.3 square miles, a density of 301 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36116 reports a modest median household income of $55,160 (9% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,748. The poverty rate is 25.6%, 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 $149,500 (16% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $1,103; owner occupancy is 49.2%.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 36116 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 36116
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36116.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
140 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
112 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
67 establishments
- Finance and insurance 50
Finance and insurance
50 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 36116, 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
43,790
Population
145.3
Area (sq mi)
301
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36116?
33.3
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
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?
$55,160
Median Household Income
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$29,748
Per Capita Income
25.6%
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Unemployment Rate
23.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36116 ranks nationally
Montgomery, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$55,160 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US 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
20,284housing units
20,284
Total Housing Units
17,986
Occupied Units
2,298
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$149,500
Median Home Value
-16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,103
Median Rent
1982
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
-1.2%
YoY Change (2024)
145
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+45%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36116 have decreased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +45% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.3% | 111 |
| 2021 | +7.6% | 120 |
| 2022 | +12.1% | 134 |
| 2023 | +9.0% | 146 |
| 2024 | -1.2% | 145 |
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 685 business establishments in ZIP 36116, employing approximately 12,685 people with a combined annual payroll of $595,289,000.
685
Businesses
12,685
Employees
$595.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 140 | 20.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 112 | 16.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 77 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 67 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 7.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 46 | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 5.7% |
| Construction | 33 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 21 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 17 | 2.5% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.5% |
| Information | 9 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.9% |
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 36116 vs 36111 →
ZIP 36116 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
- 36111 12,176
Montgomery (36111)
12,176 residents
- 36105 12,043
Montgomery (36105)
12,043 residents
- 36107 9,589
Montgomery (36107)
9,589 residents
- 36104 9,468
Montgomery (36104)
9,468 residents
- 36064 6,753
Pike Road (36064)
6,753 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36116 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36116 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36064
Pike Road (36064)
$119,853 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
- 36105 $41,486
Montgomery (36105)
$41,486 median income
- 36104 $33,823
Montgomery (36104)
$33,823 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 36116 ranks #7 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 | 5.6 mi |
| 36106 | Montgomery, AL | 15,211 | 6.0 mi |
| 36105 | Montgomery, AL | 12,043 | 6.0 mi |
| 36109 | Montgomery, AL | 24,777 | 8.1 mi |
| 36115 | Montgomery, AL | 623 | 9.4 mi |
| 36064 | Pike Road, AL | 6,753 | 8.2 mi |
| 36107 | Montgomery, AL | 9,589 | 8.5 mi |
| 36117 | Montgomery, AL | 50,268 | 8.4 mi |
| 36104 | Montgomery, AL | 9,468 | 10.9 mi |
| 36112 | Montgomery, AL | 553 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36116, 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 (43,790 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 36116 in?
ZIP code 36116 (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 36116?
ZIP code 36116 in Montgomery, AL has a population of 43,790 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36116?
The median household income in ZIP 36116 is $55,160, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36116?
The median home value in ZIP 36116 is $149,500, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36116?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36116 is African American at 80.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36116?
ZIP code 36116 has 685 business establishments employing approximately 12,685 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36116?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36116 are: Retail trade (140), Health care and social assistance (112), Accommodation and food services (77). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36116?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36116 decreased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 45%. 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 36116?
In ZIP code 36116, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.2% 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 36116?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36116 is 23.1 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 36116?
In ZIP code 36116, approximately 49.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36116?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36116 is 25.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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