36024 ZIP Code — Eclectic, AL

Elmore County, Alabama

ZIP code 36024 is located in Eclectic, Alabama, within Elmore County. It covers approximately 88.41 square miles and serves a population of 5,305 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36024

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $218,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($55,170) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 33 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Overall, ZIP code 36024 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,305

population

88.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36024 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36024

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36024. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Eclectic	Acceptable
Eclectic	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36078 Tallassee (8.3 mi) 36092 Wetumpka (10.4 mi) 36026 Equality (12 mi) 36093 Wetumpka (12.1 mi) 36080 Titus (16.1 mi) 36110 Montgomery (18.4 mi) 36075 Shorter (18.4 mi) 36025 Elmore (18.7 mi) 36117 Montgomery (18.9 mi) 36866 Notasulga (19.2 mi) 36020 Coosada (19.3 mi) 35010 Alexander City (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,305
Population density	60 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	051

Geography
Land area	88.41 sq mi
Water area	4.36 sq mi
Latitude	32.6302
Longitude	-86.0243
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	49.4%	40.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	34.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	22.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.8%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

5,305

Population

People per sq mi

52.5

Median age

$55,170

Median household income

$38,422

Per capita income

$218,700

Median home value

$760

Median monthly rent

80.0%

Home ownership

9.8%

Poverty rate

5.3%

Unemployment

3,079

Housing units

17.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

142

Under 5

160

5–9

10–14

109

15–19

122

20–24

109

278

25–34

313

213

35–44

240

375

45–54

421

275

55–59

309

302

60–64

340

327

65–74

367

204

75–84

230

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	758	14.3%
18 and over	4,547	85.7%
65 and over	1,202	22.7%
Median age	52.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.1%

Black or African American 6.4%

Two or more races 2.1%

Hispanic or Latino 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	4,831	90.1%
Black or African American	345	6.4%
Two or more races	112	2.1%
Hispanic or Latino	55	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	17	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.4%	40.0%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	25.2%	34.0%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	21.7%	22.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	3.8%	4.4%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 2.5%

$15k–$25k 6.3%

$25k–$35k 13.4%

$35k–$50k 20.9%

$50k–$75k 15.8%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 9.8%

$150k–$200k 8.8%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	2.5%
$15k–$25k	6.3%
$25k–$35k	13.4%
$35k–$50k	20.9%
$50k–$75k	15.8%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	9.8%
$150k–$200k	8.8%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$55,170

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 8.2%

$50k–$100k 11.9%

$100k–$150k 16.6%

$150k–$200k 9.6%

$200k–$300k 13.1%

$300k–$500k 10.1%

$500k–$1M 25.6%

$1M+ 5.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$218,700
Median rent / month	$760
Owner occupied	80.0%
Renter occupied	20.0%
Vacant	32.9%
Single-family detached	76.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	21.6%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.25

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	13.2%
2000–2009	25.4%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	14.1%
1970–1979	15.4%
1960–1969	10.6%
1950–1959	6.0%
1940–1949	1.0%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	4.3%
2 bedrooms	16.7%
3 bedrooms	44.5%
4 bedrooms	23.2%
5+ bedrooms	11.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.8%
1 vehicle	31.9%
2 vehicles	36.9%
3 or more	29.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	5.2%
Electricity	75.7%
Propane / LP gas	17.5%
Wood	0.6%
Solar	0.5%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,290	54.1%
Cohabiting couple	116	4.9%
Male householder, no spouse	377	15.8%
Female householder, no spouse	602	25.2%
Households with children under 18	391	16.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	933	39.1%
Average household size	2.22

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	28.2%	11.4%
Married	54.6%	57.6%
Separated	0.8%	4.3%
Widowed	4.2%	10.2%
Divorced	12.2%	16.4%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.6%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 40.1%

Some college, no degree 20.4%

Associate's degree 12.0%

Bachelor's degree 11.2%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	89.9%
Bachelor's or higher	17.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	60	11.5%
Kindergarten	17	3.3%
Elementary school	268	51.4%
High school	132	25.3%
College / grad school	44	8.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Retail trade 12.6%

Construction 11.8%

Public administration 11.8%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.5%

Wholesale trade 7.3%

Finance & real estate 6.2%

Professional & management 5.3%

Transportation & utilities 5.1%

Other services 1.0%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.1%
Service	17.6%
Sales & office	22.6%
Natural resources & construction	12.6%
Production & transportation	18.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	69.7%
Government	21.4%
Self-employed	9.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.1%
Carpool	4.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.8%
Work from home	7.3%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.5

Poverty

All people 9.8%

Under 18 years 12.3%

18 and over 9.3%

Married-couple families 3.5%

Female-led households 33.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	35.3%
Supplemental Security	6.0%
Cash public assistance	2.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	4.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.8%
High blood pressure	42.0%
High cholesterol	39.6%
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	3.6%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	34.6%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.0%
Cancer	7.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.4%
Binge drinking	14.3%
No physical activity	26.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.5%
Depression	26.7%
Fair or poor health	18.2%
Poor mental health	16.0%
Poor physical health	12.1%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.2%
Visited dentist	64.6%
Cholesterol screening	91.3%
Teeth loss	14.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	266	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	20.0%
Under 18	6.1%
18–64 years	18.8%
65 and over	31.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.9%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	13.1%
Uninsured under 19	5.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	5,003	94.3%
Spanish	6	0.1%
Other Indo-European	6	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,297	99.8%
Born in same state	5,270	99.3%
Born in different state	3,808	71.8%
Foreign born	27	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	8	0.2%
Not a US citizen	1	12.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	661	12.5%
French	505	9.5%
Arab	481	9.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	37	0.7%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.0%
Internet access	95.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36024

What city is ZIP code 36024 in?

ZIP code 36024 is primarily assigned to Eclectic, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36024 in?

ZIP code 36024 falls within Elmore County, Alabama.

Does ZIP code 36024 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 36024 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the population of ZIP code 36024?

ZIP code 36024 has an estimated population of 5,305 residents, with a density of 60 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 36024?

The median household income in ZIP code 36024 is $55,170, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36024?

The median home value in ZIP code 36024 is $218,700.

What timezone is ZIP code 36024 in?

ZIP code 36024 observes the CST timezone.