ZIP Code 36460
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Monroeville · Monroe County · Alabama
- Population
- 10,738
- Median income
- $41,008
- Median home value
- $126,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.8%
- Land area
- 357.9 sq mi
30/sq mi
▼ 46% vs US
higher than 6% of US ZIPs
▼ 55% vs US
higher than 19% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
Chicago
ZIP code 36460 in Monroeville, Alabama has a population of 10,738. The median household income is $41,008, which is 46% below the national average. Median home value is $126,500, 55% below the US average. 16.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 36460 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 357.9 square miles in Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama. The area is home to 10,738 residents, producing a population density of 30 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 36460 against Alabama and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 36460 sits at $41,008 (33% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $22,237. The poverty rate stands at 21.3% and the unemployment rate at 11.4%. On housing, the median home value is $126,500 (29% below the state average) with median rent at $591 per month, and 65.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 36460 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Monroe County, so you can benchmark 36460 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 36460
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36460.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
31 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
29 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
23 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 36460, Monroeville, 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
10,738
Population
357.9
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36460?
42.4
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
0.6%
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?
$41,008
Median Household Income
-33% vs state
$22,237
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
11.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.9 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?
4,891
Total Housing Units
3,734
Occupied Units
1,157
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$126,500
Median Home Value
-29% vs state
$591
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
+12.3%
YoY Change (2024)
184
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+84%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36460 have increased 12.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +84% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.1% | 130 |
| 2021 | +3.0% | 134 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 153 |
| 2023 | +6.8% | 164 |
| 2024 | +12.3% | 184 |
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 259 business establishments in ZIP 36460, employing approximately 3,502 people with a combined annual payroll of $148,083,000.
259
Businesses
3,502
Employees
$148.1M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 52 | 20.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 31 | 12.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 11.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 23 | 8.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 13 | 5.0% |
| Construction | 11 | 4.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 4.3% |
| Information | 10 | 3.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 3.5% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 8 | 3.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 2.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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