Zip code 36069: Ramer, Alabama
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 36069
36069 is a rural zip code in Ramer, Alabama (Montgomery County), covering 150 sq mi of land. About 2,073 people live here, or 14 per square mile. The median resident is 50.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $53,750 a year, 33% below the national median of $80,734. 26% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $79,000, or 1.5 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 80% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $948 a month.
22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 35.4 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; office and administrative support; and construction and repair.
How 36069 compares
- Median age50.896thU.S. 38.9 · AL 39.382nd of 616 in AL
- Housing vacancy24.7%96thU.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%128th of 606 in AL
- Poverty rate26%93rdWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%101st of 607 in AL
- 93rdU.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%88th of 616 in AL
- Average commute35.4 min92ndWeaknessU.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min68th of 587 in AL
- Government workers21.2%88thU.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%117th of 612 in AL
- 83rdWeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479133rd of 603 in AL
- Homeownership rate80.2%79thU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%271st of 605 in AL
- Diversity index56.765thU.S. 61.4 · AL 52.865th of 616 in AL
- Veterans6.8%63rdU.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%302nd of 615 in AL
- Uninsured rate8.4%62ndU.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%319th of 614 in AL
- 60thU.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%192nd of 568 in AL
- 54thU.S. 10% · AL 9.1%262nd of 612 in AL
- Median earnings per worker$46,71245thU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396161st of 605 in AL
- Per capita income$35,84837thU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087162nd of 614 in AL
- 26thU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%208th of 612 in AL
- Work from home8.4%25thU.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%173rd of 612 in AL
- 17thU.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007187th of 503 in AL
- Residents under 1817.5%16thU.S. 22% · AL 22.2%475th of 616 in AL
- Median household income$53,75013thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999319th of 582 in AL
- 5thU.S. 14.1% · AL 4%379th of 616 in AL
- 4thU.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%492nd of 612 in AL
- Population2,0733rdU.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768418th of 616 in AL
- Population density14/sq mi2ndU.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi539th of 616 in AL
- 2ndStrengthU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%526th of 612 in AL
- Median home value$79,0001stU.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900529th of 565 in AL
- Broadband access73.7%1stWeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%519th of 605 in AL
- 1stU.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%564th of 612 in AL
| Measure | 36069 | Montgomery | AL | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in AL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.8 | 37.1 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 82nd of 616 | |
| Housing vacancy | 24.7% | 13.9% | 14.5% | 10.1% | 128th of 606 | |
| Poverty rateWeakness | 26% | 19.9% | 15.6% | 12.5% | 101st of 607 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 25.5% | 16.2% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 88th of 616 | |
| Average commuteWeakness | 35.4 min | 21.6 min | 25.5 min | 26.4 min | 68th of 587 | |
| Government workers | 21.2% | 21.7% | 16.6% | 14.5% | 117th of 612 | |
| Income inequality (Gini)Weakness | 0.483 | 0.492 | 0.479 | 0.483 | 133rd of 603 | |
| Homeownership rate | 80.2% | 57.8% | 70.2% | 65.2% | 271st of 605 | |
| Diversity index | 56.7 | 56.2 | 52.8 | 61.4 | 65th of 616 | |
| Veterans | 6.8% | 8.8% | 7.7% | 6.2% | 302nd of 615 | |
| Uninsured rate | 8.4% | 10.3% | 9.2% | 8.4% | 319th of 614 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 53.2% | 53.4% | 48.8% | 51.1% | 192nd of 568 | |
| Self-employed workers | 9.6% | 7.6% | 9.1% | 10% | 262nd of 612 | |
| Median earnings per worker | $46,712 | $41,780 | $43,396 | $49,666 | 161st of 605 | |
| Per capita income | $35,848 | $34,594 | $36,087 | $44,673 | 162nd of 614 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.1% | 34.5% | 28.4% | 35.7% | 208th of 612 | |
| Work from home | 8.4% | 8% | 8.8% | 15.1% | 173rd of 612 | |
| Median gross rent | $948 | $1,092 | $1,007 | $1,413 | 187th of 503 | |
| Residents under 18 | 17.5% | 24.1% | 22.2% | 22% | 475th of 616 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $53,750 | $59,386 | $63,999 | $80,734 | 319th of 582 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.9% | 5.6% | 4% | 14.1% | 379th of 616 | |
| Healthcare workers | 5% | 8.9% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 492nd of 612 | |
| Population | 2,073 | 226,718 | 5,086,768 | 334,922,499 | 418th of 616 | |
| Population density | 14/sq mi | 289/sq mi | 100/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 539th of 616 | |
| Unemployment rateStrength | 1.1% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 526th of 612 | |
| Median home value | $79,000 | $171,900 | $209,900 | $332,700 | 529th of 565 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 73.7% | 90.3% | 87.5% | 91% | 519th of 605 | |
| Tech workers | 0% | 3.5% | 2.7% | 3.8% | 564th of 612 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White56%
- Black34%
- Hispanic9%
- Asian0%
- Native American0%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0%
- Multiracial2%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 904
- Average household size
- 2.3
- Family households
- 60.3%
- Married couples
- 51.1%
- Living alone
- 36.7%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.8%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 1,201
- Owner-occupied
- 80.2%
- Vacant
- 24.7%
- Median year built
- 1995
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 53.2%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 44.7%
- Home value to income
- 1.5× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 36069 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $66,161 | $74,888 |
| Service | $48,516 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $27,708 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $46,875 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $46,250 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 77.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 7.5%
- Households with broadband
- 73.7%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 56.1%
- No internet access
- 15.8%
- Without health insurance
- 8.4%
- Limited-English households
- 0.9%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Ramer
- State
- Alabama
- County
- Montgomery County
- Center point
- 32.0980° N, 86.1655° W
- Land area
- 150 sq mi
- Water area
- 1.3 sq mi
- Time zone
- Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
36069 spans 2 counties
- Montgomery County95% of land
- Pike County5% of land
Zip codes near 36069
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36065 | Pine Level, AL · PO box | 6.4 mi | — |
| 36036 | Grady, AL | 8.6 mi | $47,557 |
| 36052 | Mathews, AL | 9.3 mi | $147,656 |
| 36102 | Montgomery, AL · PO box | 9.7 mi | — |
| 36118 | Montgomery, AL · PO box | 9.7 mi | — |
| 36119 | Montgomery, AL · PO box | 9.7 mi | — |
| 36120 | Montgomery, AL · PO box | 9.7 mi | — |
| 36121 | Montgomery, AL · PO box | 9.7 mi | — |
| 36124 | Montgomery, AL · PO box | 9.7 mi | — |
| 36125 | Montgomery, AL · PO box | 9.7 mi | — |
| 36131 | Montgomery, AL · PO box | 9.7 mi | — |
| 36132 | Montgomery, AL · PO box | 9.7 mi | — |
Zip codes like 36069 elsewhere
Questions about 36069
What city is zip code 36069?
36069 is assigned to Ramer, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 36069 in?
36069 is mostly in Montgomery County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 36069?
About 2,073 people live in 36069, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 36069 in?
36069 is in Central Time.
What is the median household income in 36069?
The median household income in 36069 is $53,750.
What zip codes are near 36069?
The closest zip codes to 36069 are 36065, 36036, 36052, 36102, 36118.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36069, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.