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Montgomery, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36117

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

50,268
358/sq mi
$74,720
Median income
$241,700
Median home value
46.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Montgomery pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 45%
home value, US ZIPs
358
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36117 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36117 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama, with 50,268 residents across 140.6 square miles, a density of 358 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36117 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,720 (23% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $44,817. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.8%. On housing, the median home value is $241,700 (36% above the state average) with median rent at $1,267 per month, and 63.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 36117 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 36117

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Montgomery, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36117.

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 36117, 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

50,268

Population

140.6

Area (sq mi)

358

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36117?

37.8

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

10.5%

Foreign-Born

White 33.0%
African American 51.8%
Asian 9.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%

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?

$74,720

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$44,817

Per Capita Income

10.5%

Poverty Rate

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36117 ranks nationally

Montgomery, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,720 Top 46% higher than 54% 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

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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 64.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.3%

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

What does housing look like?

24,575

Total Housing Units

22,073

Occupied Units

2,502

Vacant Units

2.34

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.1%
Renter 36.9%

$241,700

Median Home Value

+36% vs state

$1,267

Median Rent

1994

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

+2.2%

YoY Change (2024)

158

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+58%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36117 have increased 2.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +58% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 116
2021 +9.4% 127
2022 +13.3% 144
2023 +7.8% 155
2024 +2.2% 158

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 1,701 business establishments in ZIP 36117, employing approximately 28,383 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,315,800,000.

1,701

Businesses

28,383

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 313 18.4%
Health care and social assistance 217 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 191 11.2%
Other services (except public administration) 167 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 152 8.9%
Finance and insurance 137 8.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 100 5.9%
Construction 99 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 81 4.8%
Wholesale trade 74 4.3%
Manufacturing 40 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 34 2.0%
Information 32 1.9%
Educational services 22 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 3 0.2%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 36117 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 36117 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36117 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 36117 ranks #3 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
36109 Montgomery, AL 24,777 5.6 mi
36093 Wetumpka, AL 9,456 8.2 mi
36115 Montgomery, AL 623 6.2 mi
36106 Montgomery, AL 15,211 6.8 mi
36107 Montgomery, AL 9,589 7.8 mi
36064 Pike Road, AL 6,753 6.5 mi
36111 Montgomery, AL 12,176 7.9 mi
36116 Montgomery, AL 43,790 8.4 mi
36110 Montgomery, AL 12,997 8.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

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
36111 standard
Montgomery, AL
Pop: 12,176

Related Areas

Montgomery County Montgomery, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36117 in? ▼
ZIP code 36117 (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 36117? ▼
ZIP code 36117 in Montgomery, AL has a population of 50,268 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36117? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36117 is $74,720, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36117? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36117 is $241,700, which is 13% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36117? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36117 is African American at 51.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36117? ▼
ZIP code 36117 has 1,701 business establishments employing approximately 28,383 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36117? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36117 are: Retail trade (313), Health care and social assistance (217), Accommodation and food services (191). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36117? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36117 increased by 2.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 58%. 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 36117? ▼
In ZIP code 36117, 64.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.3% 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 36117? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36117 is 21.3 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 36117? ▼
In ZIP code 36117, approximately 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36117? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36117 is 10.5% 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.