ZIP Code 36117
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Montgomery · Montgomery County · Alabama
- Population
- 50,268
- Median income
- $74,720
- Median home value
- $241,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 46.3%
- Land area
- 140.6 sq mi
358/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▼ 13% vs US
higher than 55% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.8
Chicago
ZIP code 36117 in Montgomery, Alabama has a population of 50,268. The median household income is $74,720, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $241,700, 13% below the US average. 46.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36117 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 140.6 square miles in Montgomery, Montgomery County, Alabama. The area is home to 50,268 residents, producing a population density of 358 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 36117 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36117 sits at $74,720 (23% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $44,817. The poverty rate stands at 10.5% and the unemployment rate at 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 direct signal of whether 36117 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 36117
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36117.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
313 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
217 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
191 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
167 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
152 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 36117?
37.8
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
10.5%
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?
$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
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?
24,575
Total Housing Units
22,073
Occupied Units
2,502
Vacant Units
2.34
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 36117 vs 36109 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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