36043 ZIP Code — Hope Hull, AL

Montgomery County, Alabama

ZIP code 36043 is located in Hope Hull, Alabama, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 124.02 square miles and serves a population of 3,800 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36043

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 $228,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $87,813. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (47%), diabetes (17%), smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36043 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,800

population

124.02

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36043 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36043

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36043. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Hope Hull	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36047 Letohatchee (8.7 mi) 36105 Montgomery (9.5 mi) 36108 Montgomery (10.6 mi) 36040 Hayneville (12.7 mi) 36116 Montgomery (14.1 mi) 36752 Lowndesboro (14.3 mi) 36112 Montgomery (14.4 mi) 36113 Montgomery (14.5 mi) 36111 Montgomery (14.5 mi) 36046 Lapine (14.7 mi) 36118 Montgomery (14.8 mi) 36130 Montgomery (14.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,800
Population density	31 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	124.02 sq mi
Water area	1.70 sq mi
Latitude	32.1865
Longitude	-86.4364
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	43.8%	48.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	29.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	17.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

3,800

Population

People per sq mi

42.1

Median age

$87,813

Median household income

$35,579

Per capita income

$228,300

Median home value

$968

Median monthly rent

82.1%

Home ownership

7.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

Unemployment

1,319

Housing units

23.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

143

Under 5

153

5–9

10–14

116

15–19

124

202

20–24

217

233

25–34

251

176

35–44

190

187

45–54

202

132

55–59

141

152

60–64

163

218

65–74

235

104

75–84

111

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	784	20.6%
18 and over	3,016	79.4%
65 and over	714	18.8%
Median age	42.1 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.2%

Black or African American 38.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%

Hispanic or Latino 0.5%

Other race 0.5%

Two or more races 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	2,225	58.2%
Black or African American	1,485	38.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	52	1.4%
Hispanic or Latino	21	0.5%
Other race	21	0.5%
Two or more races	17	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.8%	48.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	23.3%	29.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	29.9%	17.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.0%	4.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 8.6%

$15k–$25k 7.4%

$25k–$35k 8.1%

$35k–$50k 10.3%

$50k–$75k 6.7%

$75k–$100k 14.2%

$100k–$150k 24.8%

$150k–$200k 13.9%

$200k+ 5.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.6%
$15k–$25k	7.4%
$25k–$35k	8.1%
$35k–$50k	10.3%
$50k–$75k	6.7%
$75k–$100k	14.2%
$100k–$150k	24.8%
$150k–$200k	13.9%
$200k+	5.9%
Median income	$87,813

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 15.7%

$50k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 4.6%

$150k–$200k 12.5%

$200k–$300k 33.8%

$300k–$500k 17.1%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

$1M+ 1.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$228,300
Median rent / month	$968
Owner occupied	82.1%
Renter occupied	17.9%
Vacant	15.4%
Single-family detached	70.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.3%
Median rooms	6.7
Avg household size (owned)	2.78

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.5%
2000–2009	9.5%
1990–1999	29.2%
1980–1989	13.8%
1970–1979	23.0%
1960–1969	10.0%
1950–1959	2.1%
1940–1949	1.7%
1939 or earlier	3.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	9.1%
3 bedrooms	67.5%
4 bedrooms	15.7%
5+ bedrooms	7.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.1%
1 vehicle	27.9%
2 vehicles	32.9%
3 or more	38.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	8.3%
Electricity	78.1%
Propane / LP gas	13.1%
Wood	0.5%
No fuel used	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	788	59.9%
Cohabiting couple	60	4.6%
Male householder, no spouse	147	11.2%
Female householder, no spouse	321	24.4%
Households with children under 18	445	33.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	501	38.1%
Average household size	2.89

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.7%	29.5%
Married	58.6%	50.8%
Separated	1.8%	3.1%
Widowed	1.1%	11.1%
Divorced	10.8%	5.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.6%

HS graduate 32.9%

Some college, no degree 21.2%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 12.4%

Graduate / professional 10.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	23.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	112	15.7%
Kindergarten	48	6.7%
Elementary school	189	26.4%
High school	224	31.3%
College / grad school	142	19.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 15.4%

Education & healthcare 14.0%

Professional & management 13.1%

Retail trade 11.7%

Construction 8.9%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Finance & real estate 7.0%

Agriculture & mining 6.9%

Public administration 5.6%

Other services 4.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.2%
Service	14.0%
Sales & office	26.0%
Natural resources & construction	18.4%
Production & transportation	12.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.7%
Government	18.4%
Self-employed	1.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	94.0%
Carpool	0.1%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	5.2%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	29.9

Poverty

All people 7.8%

Under 18 years 9.8%

18 and over 7.3%

Married-couple families 2.0%

Female-led households 32.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.3%
Retirement income	34.7%
Supplemental Security	3.3%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	7.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.9%
High blood pressure	47.1%
High cholesterol	37.6%
Diabetes	17.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	35.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.4%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.4%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	41.2%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	24.7%
Poor mental health	16.8%
Poor physical health	14.3%
No health insurance	18.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	57.8%
Cholesterol screening	91.0%
Teeth loss	20.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	191	6.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	2.9%
18–64 years	13.7%
65 and over	41.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	77.2%
Public insurance	35.0%
No insurance	8.2%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,504	92.2%
Spanish	158	4.5%
Other Indo-European	158	4.5%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,678	96.8%
Born in same state	3,678	96.8%
Born in different state	3,356	88.3%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	122	3.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	960	25.3%
French	375	9.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	99	2.6%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	34.6%
Internet access	88.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36043

What city is ZIP code 36043 in?

ZIP code 36043 is primarily assigned to Hope Hull, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36043 in?

ZIP code 36043 falls within Montgomery County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36043 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 36043 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36043 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 36043 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36043?

Health data for ZIP code 36043 shows elevated rates of obesity (47%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the population of ZIP code 36043?

ZIP code 36043 has an estimated population of 3,800 residents, with a density of 31 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36043 in?

ZIP code 36043 observes the CST timezone.