Zip code 36116: Montgomery, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36116?

36116 is assigned to Montgomery, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36116 in?

36116 is in Montgomery County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 36116?

About 45,250 people live in 36116, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36116?

The median household income in 36116 is $55,160.

Q: What zip codes are near 36116?

The closest zip codes to 36116 are 36102, 36118, 36119, 36120, 36121.

Residential delivery areaMontgomery CountyCentral Time

Population

45,250

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$150K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$1,103/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

33.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

53 sq mi

848 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 36116

36116 is a suburban zip code in Montgomery, Alabama (Montgomery County), covering 53 sq mi of land. About 45,250 people live here, or 848 per square mile. The median resident is 33.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $55,160 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 25.6% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $149,500, or 2.7 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 49% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $1,103 a month.

32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.1 minutes each way, and 6% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in production and manufacturing; office and administrative support; and transportation and moving goods.

How 36116 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate25.6%
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%106th of 607 in AL
Government workers22.6%
91st
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%91st of 612 in AL
Unemployment rate8.5%
89th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%114th of 612 in AL
Residents under 1827%
86th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%81st of 616 in AL
Housing vacancy11.3%
76th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%422nd of 606 in AL
Population45,250
75th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,7687th of 616 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.467
74th
U.S. 0.483 · AL 0.479198th of 603 in AL
Veterans7.6%
73rd
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%256th of 615 in AL
Uninsured rate9.5%
68th
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%256th of 614 in AL
Rent-burdened renters54.9%
66th
U.S. 51.1% · AL 48.8%169th of 568 in AL
Tech workers3%
52nd
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%113th of 612 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher32.2%
51st
U.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%87th of 612 in AL
Broadband access91.4%
44th
U.S. 91% · AL 87.5%130th of 605 in AL
Population density848/sq mi
41st
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi81st of 616 in AL
Healthcare workers8.6%
36th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%331st of 612 in AL
Average commute23.1 min
30th
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min459th of 587 in AL
Median gross rent$1,103
29th
U.S. $1,413 · AL $1,007104th of 503 in AL
Self-employed workers7.8%
29th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%370th of 612 in AL
Diversity index33.4
27th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8344th of 616 in AL
Residents 65 and older13.4%
26th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%522nd of 616 in AL
Foreign-born residents4.3%
25th
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%117th of 616 in AL
Per capita income$29,748
18th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087325th of 614 in AL
Homeownership rate49.2%
17th
WeaknessU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%565th of 605 in AL
Median household income$55,160
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999304th of 582 in AL
Median earnings per worker$37,012
14th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396394th of 605 in AL
Work from home6.3%
13th
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%265th of 612 in AL
Median age33.3
12th
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3560th of 616 in AL
Median home value$149,500
9th
U.S. $332,700 · AL $209,900318th of 565 in AL

Measure	36116	Montgomery	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Poverty rateWeakness	25.6%	19.9%	15.6%	12.5%	93rd	106th of 607
Government workers	22.6%	21.7%	16.6%	14.5%	91st	91st of 612
Unemployment rateWeakness	8.5%	5.9%	4.7%	5.2%	89th	114th of 612
Residents under 18	27%	24.1%	22.2%	22%	86th	81st of 616
Housing vacancy	11.3%	13.9%	14.5%	10.1%	76th	422nd of 606
Population	45,250	226,718	5,086,768	334,922,499	75th	7th of 616
Income inequality (Gini)	0.467	0.492	0.479	0.483	74th	198th of 603
Veterans	7.6%	8.8%	7.7%	6.2%	73rd	256th of 615
Uninsured rate	9.5%	10.3%	9.2%	8.4%	68th	256th of 614
Rent-burdened renters	54.9%	53.4%	48.8%	51.1%	66th	169th of 568
Tech workers	3%	3.5%	2.7%	3.8%	52nd	113th of 612
Bachelor's degree or higher	32.2%	34.5%	28.4%	35.7%	51st	87th of 612
Broadband access	91.4%	90.3%	87.5%	91%	44th	130th of 605
Population density	848/sq mi	289/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	41st	81st of 616
Healthcare workers	8.6%	8.9%	9.9%	9.7%	36th	331st of 612
Average commute	23.1 min	21.6 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	30th	459th of 587
Median gross rent	$1,103	$1,092	$1,007	$1,413	29th	104th of 503
Self-employed workers	7.8%	7.6%	9.1%	10%	29th	370th of 612
Diversity index	33.4	56.2	52.8	61.4	27th	344th of 616
Residents 65 and older	13.4%	16.2%	17.8%	17.2%	26th	522nd of 616
Foreign-born residents	4.3%	5.6%	4%	14.1%	25th	117th of 616
Per capita incomeWeakness	$29,748	$34,594	$36,087	$44,673	18th	325th of 614
Homeownership rateWeakness	49.2%	57.8%	70.2%	65.2%	17th	565th of 605
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,160	$59,386	$63,999	$80,734	14th	304th of 582
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$37,012	$41,780	$43,396	$49,666	14th	394th of 605
Work from home	6.3%	8%	8.8%	15.1%	13th	265th of 612
Median age	33.3	37.1	39.3	38.9	12th	560th of 616
Median home value	$149,500	$171,900	$209,900	$332,700	9th	318th of 565

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

Under 5

20%

5–17

10%

18–24

15%

25–34

12%

35–44

11%

45–54

11%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

33.3

Under 18

27%

65 and over

13.4%

Race and ethnicity

White12%
Black81%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
Native American0.0%
Pacific Islander0.0%
Other0.1%
Multiracial2%

Diversity index

33.4

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

4.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

93%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 17,986
Average household size: 2.5
Family households: 59.6%
Married couples: 28.2%
Living alone: 32.2%
Veterans (of adults): 7.6%
Male / female: 47% / 53%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

25%

$25–50k

19%

$50–75k

22%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

14%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36116

$55,160

Montgomery Co.

$59,386

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$29,748

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

25.6%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

8.5%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.467

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36116

$149,500

Montgomery Co.

$171,900

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36116

$1,103

Montgomery Co.

$1,092

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

60%

2–4 units

5–19 units

22%

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 20,284
Owner-occupied: 49.2%
Vacant: 11.3%
Median year built: 1982
Median rooms: 5.5
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 54.9%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 32.4%
Home value to income: 2.7× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

83%

Carpooled

Transit

0.4%

Walked

0.5%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

35%

20–29

33%

30–44

16%

45–59

60+

Average commute

23.1 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

8.5%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

63.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Production

11%

Office and admin

11%

Transportation and moving

10%

Healthcare

Management

Education

Cleaning and personal care

Sales

Food service

Business and finance

Construction and repair

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Police and fire

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Health care and social assistance

14%

Manufacturing

14%

Retail

11%

Public administration

10%

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Restaurants and hotels

Admin, support and management

Professional and technical services

Finance, insurance and real estate

Other services

Arts and recreation

Construction

Information

Wholesale

0.9%

Agriculture and mining

0.2%

Median earnings per worker

$37,012

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

7.8%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

22.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.5%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36116	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$61,241	$74,888
Service	$25,048	$26,804
Sales and office	$23,963	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$32,071	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,657	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

31%

Some college

22%

Associate's

Bachelor's

17%

Graduate

15%

High school graduate or higher: 92.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.2%
Graduate or professional degree: 15.3%
Households with broadband: 91.4%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 75.7%
No internet access: 6.3%
Without health insurance: 9.5%
Limited-English households: 1.4%

Geography

City (USPS): Montgomery
State: Alabama
County: Montgomery County
Center point: 32.2716° N, 86.2193° W
Land area: 53 sq mi
Water area: 0.5 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Montgomery46% of zip
Pike Road5% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 36116

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36102	Montgomery, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
36118	Montgomery, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
36119	Montgomery, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
36120	Montgomery, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
36121	Montgomery, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
36124	Montgomery, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
36125	Montgomery, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
36131	Montgomery, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
36132	Montgomery, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
36135	Montgomery, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
36140	Montgomery, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—
36141	Montgomery, AL · PO box	2.7 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 36116

What city is zip code 36116?

36116 is assigned to Montgomery, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36116 in?

36116 is in Montgomery County, Alabama.

What is the population of 36116?

About 45,250 people live in 36116, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36116 in?

36116 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36116?

The median household income in 36116 is $55,160.

What zip codes are near 36116?

The closest zip codes to 36116 are 36102, 36118, 36119, 36120, 36121.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36116, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.