36036 ZIP Code — Grady, AL

Montgomery County, Alabama

ZIP code 36036 is located in Grady, Alabama, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 98.27 square miles and serves a population of 1,904 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36036

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($47,500) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 29% of residents, above the national average. 46% 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 34 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36036 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,904

population

98.27

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36036 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36036

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36036. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Grady	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36035 Goshen (10 mi) 36041 Highland Home (10.1 mi) 36069 Ramer (10.1 mi) 36046 Lapine (11.7 mi) 36082 Troy (15.3 mi) 36081 Troy (16.3 mi) 36079 Troy (17.3 mi) 36049 Luverne (17.5 mi) 36042 Honoraville (17.9 mi) 36029 Fitzpatrick (19.9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,904
Population density	19 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	98.27 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	31.9598
Longitude	-86.1396
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	53.4%	48.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	29.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	17.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,904

Population

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$47,500

Median household income

$53,495

Per capita income

$159,400

Median home value

$909

Median monthly rent

79.9%

Home ownership

29.2%

Poverty rate

5.0%

Unemployment

841

Housing units

13.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

102

15–19

112

20–24

115

25–34

128

122

35–44

134

45–54

108

55–59

60–64

106

65–74

106

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	227	11.9%
18 and over	1,677	88.1%
65 and over	374	19.6%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 59.2%

Black or African American 36.6%

Two or more races 4.2%

Group	Count	%
White	1,127	59.2%
Black or African American	697	36.6%
Two or more races	80	4.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	53.4%	48.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	26.0%	29.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.4%	17.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	4.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 12.1%

$10k–$15k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 9.4%

$25k–$35k 4.6%

$35k–$50k 20.8%

$50k–$75k 19.2%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 5.8%

$150k–$200k 3.1%

$200k+ 7.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	12.1%
$10k–$15k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	9.4%
$25k–$35k	4.6%
$35k–$50k	20.8%
$50k–$75k	19.2%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	5.8%
$150k–$200k	3.1%
$200k+	7.9%
Median income	$47,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.1%

$50k–$100k 5.9%

$100k–$150k 18.6%

$150k–$200k 16.9%

$200k–$300k 17.7%

$300k–$500k 13.9%

$500k–$1M 4.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,400
Median rent / month	$909
Owner occupied	79.9%
Renter occupied	20.1%
Vacant	27.0%
Single-family detached	60.4%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	37.9%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.65

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.4%
2010–2019	12.6%
2000–2009	14.2%
1990–1999	15.0%
1980–1989	13.5%
1970–1979	24.7%
1960–1969	5.2%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	2.6%
1939 or earlier	6.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	1.3%
2 bedrooms	18.6%
3 bedrooms	67.3%
4 bedrooms	10.8%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.0%
1 vehicle	15.0%
2 vehicles	48.2%
3 or more	31.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.3%
Electricity	57.2%
Propane / LP gas	26.4%
Fuel oil	1.1%
Wood	7.4%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	302	41.9%
Cohabiting couple	52	7.2%
Male householder, no spouse	168	23.3%
Female householder, no spouse	198	27.5%
Households with children under 18	190	26.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	279	38.8%
Average household size	2.64

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	40.0%	35.0%
Married	32.5%	34.1%
Separated	3.0%	9.3%
Widowed	9.4%	10.2%
Divorced	15.1%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 7.1%

Some HS, no diploma 11.2%

HS graduate 44.0%

Some college, no degree 15.1%

Associate's degree 8.9%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 5.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.7%
Bachelor's or higher	13.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	102	28.2%
High school	188	51.9%
College / grad school	72	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 17.1%

Professional & management 15.6%

Transportation & utilities 13.4%

Manufacturing 11.8%

Retail trade 8.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.9%

Wholesale trade 6.4%

Information 5.7%

Public administration 4.4%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Other services 2.6%

Construction 2.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	16.2%
Sales & office	17.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.7%
Government	16.8%
Self-employed	5.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.5%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.4%
Work from home	1.8%
Other means	1.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	34.3

Poverty

All people 29.2%

Under 18 years 27.8%

18 and over 29.4%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 50.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	45.6%
Retirement income	22.2%
Supplemental Security	7.2%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.4%
High blood pressure	46.5%
High cholesterol	36.7%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	4.3%
Asthma	10.3%
Arthritis	33.5%
Kidney disease	3.6%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.2%
Binge drinking	13.1%
No physical activity	31.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.6%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	21.7%
Poor mental health	15.9%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	61.1%
Cholesterol screening	91.7%
Teeth loss	18.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	68	4.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.3%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	19.4%
65 and over	40.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.3%
Public insurance	42.2%
No insurance	14.0%
Uninsured under 19	1.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,846	97.0%
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)	1,904	100.0%
Born in same state	1,889	99.2%
Born in different state	1,625	85.3%
Foreign born	15	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	558	29.3%
Italian	155	8.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	53	2.8%
Polish	10	0.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	37.8%
Internet access	83.8%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36036

What city is ZIP code 36036 in?

ZIP code 36036 is primarily assigned to Grady, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36036 in?

ZIP code 36036 falls within Montgomery County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36036?

29% of residents in ZIP code 36036 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36036 have a large retiree population?

46% of households in ZIP code 36036 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36036?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36036?

Health data for ZIP code 36036 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (16%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36036 in?

ZIP code 36036 observes the CST timezone.