36020 ZIP Code — Coosada, AL

Elmore County, Alabama

ZIP code 36020 is located in Coosada, Alabama, within Elmore County. It covers approximately 8.41 square miles and serves a population of 1,080 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36020

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $154,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $54,375. Poverty affects 24% of residents, above the national average. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with retail trade as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (15%), smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 13% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 36020 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,080

population

8.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36020 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36020

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36020. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Coosada	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36054 Millbrook (3.3 mi) 36025 Elmore (3.4 mi) 36110 Montgomery (5.1 mi) 36066 Prattville (6 mi) 36104 Montgomery (7.3 mi) 36115 Montgomery (7.4 mi) 36114 Montgomery (7.7 mi) 36107 Montgomery (8.2 mi) 36112 Montgomery (8.2 mi) 36113 Montgomery (8.3 mi) 36119 Montgomery (8.6 mi) 36109 Montgomery (8.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,080
Population density	128 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	8.41 sq mi
Water area	0.91 sq mi
Latitude	32.4980
Longitude	-86.3165
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	334

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.4%	40.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	34.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	22.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.8%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,080

Population

128

People per sq mi

39.6

Median age

$54,375

Median household income

$25,497

Per capita income

$154,500

Median home value

$930

Median monthly rent

81.4%

Home ownership

24.2%

Poverty rate

5.4%

Unemployment

428

Housing units

17.4%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	266	24.6%
18 and over	814	75.4%
65 and over	188	17.4%
Median age	39.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.9%

Black or African American 35.6%

Two or more races 4.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%

Asian 1%

Group	Count	%
White	614	56.9%
Black or African American	384	35.6%
Two or more races	46	4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	25	2.3%
Asian	11	1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.4%	40.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	16.8%	34.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	17.9%	22.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.0%	3.8%	4.4%

Under $10k 10.4%

$10k–$15k 3.9%

$15k–$25k 11.4%

$25k–$35k 13.3%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 16.7%

$75k–$100k 9.4%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 7.7%

$200k+ 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	10.4%
$10k–$15k	3.9%
$15k–$25k	11.4%
$25k–$35k	13.3%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	16.7%
$75k–$100k	9.4%
$100k–$150k	17.1%
$150k–$200k	7.7%
$200k+	0.5%
Median income	$54,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.7%

$50k–$100k 8.6%

$100k–$150k 20.5%

$150k–$200k 16.0%

$200k–$300k 21.4%

$300k–$500k 14.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$154,500
Median rent / month	$930
Owner occupied	81.4%
Renter occupied	18.6%
Vacant	18.0%
Single-family detached	62.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	36.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.66

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	19.0%
2000–2009	11.7%
1990–1999	26.7%
1980–1989	5.0%
1970–1979	21.0%
1960–1969	12.7%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	0.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.0%
2 bedrooms	11.1%
3 bedrooms	47.9%
4 bedrooms	33.7%
5+ bedrooms	6.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	29.2%
2 vehicles	34.8%
3 or more	30.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	39.9%
Electricity	50.0%
Propane / LP gas	8.2%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Wood	1.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	201	48.6%
Cohabiting couple	32	7.7%
Male householder, no spouse	64	15.5%
Female householder, no spouse	117	28.3%
Households with children under 18	132	31.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	144	34.8%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	37.4%	28.6%
Married	48.0%	47.5%
Separated	1.5%	0.0%
Widowed	5.1%	15.3%
Divorced	7.9%	8.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 8.0%

Some HS, no diploma 4.4%

HS graduate 34.6%

Some college, no degree 23.8%

Associate's degree 11.8%

Bachelor's degree 11.7%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.6%
Bachelor's or higher	17.4%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	12	3.6%
Elementary school	145	43.5%
High school	74	22.2%
College / grad school	102	30.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Retail trade 23.8%

Education & healthcare 21.7%

Public administration 13.3%

Professional & management 10.1%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Construction 7.3%

Finance & real estate 3.7%

Other services 3.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 3.0%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Transportation & utilities 1.8%

Information 0.5%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.5%
Service	21.5%
Sales & office	30.4%
Natural resources & construction	10.5%
Production & transportation	13.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	70.5%
Government	27.0%
Self-employed	2.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	93.0%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.1

Poverty

All people 24.2%

Under 18 years 32.7%

18 and over 21.4%

Married-couple families 8.5%

Female-led households 32.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.2%
Retirement income	38.6%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.1%
High blood pressure	46.2%
High cholesterol	37.3%
Diabetes	15.2%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.5%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	34.8%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.0%
Cancer	6.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.3%
Binge drinking	13.2%
No physical activity	31.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.7%
Depression	26.1%
Fair or poor health	23.8%
Poor mental health	17.4%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	55.5%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	19.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	106	13.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.5%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	20.1%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	58.1%
Public insurance	49.6%
No insurance	7.5%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,028	95.2%
Spanish	11	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	1.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,069	99.0%
Born in same state	1,069	99.0%
Born in different state	786	72.8%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	11	1.0%
Not a US citizen	5	45.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	111	10.3%
French	75	6.9%
Italian	60	5.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	18	1.7%
Polish	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.3%
Internet access	88.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36020

What city is ZIP code 36020 in?

ZIP code 36020 is primarily assigned to Coosada, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36020 in?

ZIP code 36020 falls within Elmore County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36020?

24% of residents in ZIP code 36020 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36020 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 36020 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Is ZIP code 36020 mostly owner-occupied?

81% of occupied units in ZIP code 36020 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36020 have a large veteran population?

13% of civilians in ZIP code 36020 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 36020 in?

ZIP code 36020 observes the CST timezone.