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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
$55,160
Median income
$149,500
Median home value
32.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montgomery pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

21th 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.

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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $29,748. Poverty here runs at 25.6%, with unemployment measured at 8.4%. Median home value sits at $149,500 (16% below the state average), median rent at $1,103 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 36116 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 36116

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36116.

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 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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36116?

33.3

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 12.1%
African American 80.7%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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

$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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.2%

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

What does housing look like?

20,284

Total Housing Units

17,986

Occupied Units

2,298

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.2%
Renter 50.8%

$149,500

Median Home Value

-16% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36116 ranks #2 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 36116 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 36116 ranks #7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

36117 standard
Montgomery, AL
Pop: 50,268
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
36111 standard
Montgomery, AL
Pop: 12,176

Related Areas

Montgomery County Montgomery, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.