36052 ZIP Code — Mathews, AL

Montgomery County, Alabama

ZIP code 36052 is located in Mathews, Alabama, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 72.76 square miles and serves a population of 674 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36052

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $625,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 95%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $125,000. The poverty rate of 3% is below the national average. 52% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 30 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (44%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 23% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 26%.

Overall, ZIP code 36052 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

674

population

72.76

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36052 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36052

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36052. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mathews	Acceptable

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	674
Population density	9 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	72.76 sq mi
Water area	0.53 sq mi
Latitude	32.1695
Longitude	-86.0338
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	334

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.9%	48.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	16.2%	29.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	58.3%	17.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.6%	4.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

674

Population

People per sq mi

61.3

Median age

$125,000

Median household income

$47,992

Per capita income

$625,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

94.9%

Home ownership

3.4%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

328

Housing units

59.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

159

65–74

111

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	53	7.9%
18 and over	621	92.1%
65 and over	311	46.1%
Median age	61.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 76.3%

Black or African American 17.5%

Two or more races 6.2%

Group	Count	%
White	514	76.3%
Black or African American	118	17.5%
Two or more races	42	6.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	16.9%	48.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	16.2%	29.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	58.3%	17.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	8.6%	4.4%	4.4%

$10k–$15k 6.9%

$25k–$35k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 10.2%

$75k–$100k 6.0%

$100k–$150k 43.7%

$150k–$200k 10.8%

$200k+ 5.1%

Range	% of households
$10k–$15k	6.9%
$25k–$35k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	10.2%
$75k–$100k	6.0%
$100k–$150k	43.7%
$150k–$200k	10.8%
$200k+	5.1%
Median income	$125,000

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 2.2%

$200k–$300k 18.3%

$300k–$500k 10.4%

$500k–$1M 60.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$625,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	94.9%
Renter occupied	5.1%
Vacant	3.2%
Single-family detached	88.1%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	11.0%
Median rooms	8.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.07

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	27.2%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	40.0%
1980–1989	9.6%
1970–1979	9.6%
1960–1969	2.3%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	3.2%
3 bedrooms	35.4%
4 bedrooms	55.1%
5+ bedrooms	6.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	7.2%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	49.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	3.0%
Electricity	89.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.5%
Wood	3.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	207	62.0%
Cohabiting couple	11	3.3%
Male householder, no spouse	38	11.4%
Female householder, no spouse	78	23.4%
Households with children under 18	21	6.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	252	75.4%
Average household size	2.02

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	22.8%	0.0%
Married	55.1%	58.6%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	31.3%
Divorced	16.9%	10.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.3%

HS graduate 16.4%

Some college, no degree 18.3%

Associate's degree 1.5%

Bachelor's degree 31.9%

Graduate / professional 27.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.7%
Bachelor's or higher	59.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	15	20.0%
Elementary school	14	18.7%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	46	61.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 26.6%

Manufacturing 25.0%

Education & healthcare 18.4%

Finance & real estate 12.5%

Construction 6.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.7%

Information 2.7%

Other services 2.4%

Wholesale trade 1.3%

Agriculture & mining 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	60.6%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	15.2%
Natural resources & construction	1.9%
Production & transportation	22.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	17.3%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.6%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	30.2

Poverty

All people 3.4%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	51.5%
Retirement income	60.8%
Supplemental Security	6.9%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	12.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.3%
High blood pressure	43.6%
High cholesterol	39.2%
Diabetes	14.0%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	7.5%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	15.0%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.9%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	16.7%
Poor mental health	14.1%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	71.0%
Cholesterol screening	94.3%
Teeth loss	12.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	145	23.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	26.4%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	28.7%
65 and over	28.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	89.9%
Public insurance	56.8%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	641	95.1%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	674	100.0%
Born in same state	674	100.0%
Born in different state	544	80.7%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	262	38.9%
French	74	11%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	34	5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.6%
Internet access	86.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36052

What city is ZIP code 36052 in?

ZIP code 36052 is primarily assigned to Mathews, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36052 in?

ZIP code 36052 falls within Montgomery County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36052 have an older population?

46% of residents in ZIP code 36052 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 36052 mostly owner-occupied?

95% of occupied units in ZIP code 36052 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36052?

60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

Does ZIP code 36052 have a large retiree population?

52% of households in ZIP code 36052 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 36052 in?

ZIP code 36052 observes the CST timezone.