PlainZIP

Monroeville, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36460

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

10,738
30/sq mi
$41,008
Median income
$126,500
Median home value
16.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Monroeville pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

6th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
30
people per sq mi
65%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36460 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36460 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Monroeville, Monroe County, Alabama, home to 10,738 residents across 357.9 square miles, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36460 reports a modest median household income of $41,008 (33% below the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $22,237. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 11.4%. The typical home here is valued at $126,500 (29% below the state average); renters pay a median of $591 monthly, and 65.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 36460

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Monroeville, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36460.

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 36460, Monroeville, 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

10,738

Population

357.9

Area (sq mi)

30

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36460?

42.4

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 45.9%
African American 50.1%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.1%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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

How ZIP 36460 ranks nationally

Monroeville, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$41,008 6th percentile higher than 6% 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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.8%

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

Owner 65.1%
Renter 34.9%

$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.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 36460 vs 36439 →

ZIP 36460 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 36460 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 36460 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 36460 ranks #3 of 5 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
36439 Excel, AL 583 7.0 mi
36471 Peterman, AL 1,257 8.2 mi
36445 Frisco City, AL 5,050 9.9 mi
36475 Repton, AL 2,208 10.8 mi
36444 Franklin, AL 702 13.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Monroe County

36445 standard
Frisco City, AL
Pop: 5,050
36480 standard
Uriah, AL
Pop: 1,773
36471 standard
Peterman, AL
Pop: 1,257
36425 standard
Beatrice, AL
Pop: 1,008
36444 standard
Franklin, AL
Pop: 702
36481 standard
Vredenburgh, AL
Pop: 593

Related Areas

Monroe County Monroeville, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36460 in? ▼
ZIP code 36460 (Monroeville) is located in Monroe County, Alabama. Monroe County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/monroe-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36460? ▼
ZIP code 36460 in Monroeville, AL has a population of 10,738 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36460? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36460 is $41,008, which is 46% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36460? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36460 is $126,500, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36460? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36460 is African American at 50.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36460? ▼
ZIP code 36460 has 259 business establishments employing approximately 3,502 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36460? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36460 are: Retail trade (52), Accommodation and food services (31), Finance and insurance (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36460? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36460 increased by 12.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 84%. 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 36460? ▼
In ZIP code 36460, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% 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 36460? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36460 is 22.9 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 36460? ▼
In ZIP code 36460, approximately 65.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36460? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36460 is 21.3% 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.