36046 ZIP Code — Lapine, AL

Montgomery County, Alabama

ZIP code 36046 is located in Lapine, Alabama, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 61.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,358 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36046

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 $102,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $43,289. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 34% 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. An above-average commute of 39 minutes suggests many residents work outside the immediate area.

College attainment at 14% 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.

Overall, ZIP code 36046 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,358

population

61.86

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36046 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36046

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36046. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lapine	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36041 Highland Home (4.1 mi) 36042 Honoraville (10.2 mi) 36036 Grady (11.7 mi) 36047 Letohatchee (12.1 mi) 36069 Ramer (12.7 mi) 36043 Hope Hull (14.7 mi) 36032 Fort Deposit (14.7 mi) 36105 Montgomery (17 mi) 36035 Goshen (17.3 mi) 36049 Luverne (17.6 mi) 36071 Rutledge (19 mi) 36116 Montgomery (19.4 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,358
Population density	22 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	61.86 sq mi
Water area	0.20 sq mi
Latitude	31.9923
Longitude	-86.3354
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	63.1%	48.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	16.9%	29.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	17.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,358

Population

People per sq mi

37.8

Median age

$43,289

Median household income

$24,689

Per capita income

$102,000

Median home value

Median monthly rent

90.6%

Home ownership

9.7%

Poverty rate

5.9%

Unemployment

538

Housing units

14.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

118

25–34

121

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	289	21.3%
18 and over	1,069	78.7%
65 and over	256	18.9%
Median age	37.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 64.2%

Black or African American 27.9%

Two or more races 7.9%

Group	Count	%
White	872	64.2%
Black or African American	379	27.9%
Two or more races	107	7.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	63.1%	48.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	16.9%	29.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	16.3%	17.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	4.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 19.7%

$35k–$50k 13.8%

$50k–$75k 21.5%

$75k–$100k 3.3%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 5.7%

$200k+ 3.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	19.7%
$35k–$50k	13.8%
$50k–$75k	21.5%
$75k–$100k	3.3%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	5.7%
$200k+	3.1%
Median income	$43,289

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 25.8%

$50k–$100k 23.5%

$100k–$150k 15.6%

$150k–$200k 7.0%

$200k–$300k 15.2%

$300k–$500k 12.9%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,000
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	90.6%
Renter occupied	9.4%
Vacant	11.1%
Single-family detached	54.0%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	45.1%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.73

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	7.7%
2000–2009	19.9%
1990–1999	27.8%
1980–1989	18.1%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	8.5%
1950–1959	3.2%
1940–1949	4.1%
1939 or earlier	0.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.4%
2 bedrooms	20.3%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	22.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.5%
1 vehicle	27.6%
2 vehicles	42.5%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	9.6%
Electricity	62.6%
Propane / LP gas	22.6%
Wood	3.1%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	195	37.4%
Cohabiting couple	18	3.4%
Male householder, no spouse	191	36.6%
Female householder, no spouse	118	22.6%
Households with children under 18	142	27.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	178	34.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	46.0%	32.9%
Married	36.4%	36.1%
Separated	4.5%	3.2%
Widowed	10.7%	9.1%
Divorced	2.4%	18.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.8%

Some HS, no diploma 19.9%

HS graduate 37.9%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 8.1%

Graduate / professional 6.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	77.2%
Bachelor's or higher	14.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	8	2.8%
Kindergarten	41	14.2%
Elementary school	115	39.8%
High school	108	37.4%
College / grad school	17	5.9%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 22.2%

Professional & management 15.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.5%

Public administration 11.7%

Agriculture & mining 9.4%

Education & healthcare 6.3%

Finance & real estate 5.4%

Construction 4.4%

Retail trade 4.1%

Other services 3.6%

Wholesale trade 2.5%

Transportation & utilities 0.8%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	7.6%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	13.7%
Production & transportation	25.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	75.9%
Government	14.8%
Self-employed	9.2%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.7%
Carpool	14.0%
Public transit	3.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	4.3%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	38.5

Poverty

All people 9.7%

Under 18 years 2.4%

18 and over 11.4%

Married-couple families 3.1%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.9%
Retirement income	25.3%
Supplemental Security	14.8%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.7%
High blood pressure	45.0%
High cholesterol	37.7%
Diabetes	15.1%
Heart disease	8.4%
Stroke	4.4%
Asthma	10.5%
Arthritis	33.7%
Kidney disease	3.7%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.0%
Binge drinking	13.7%
No physical activity	33.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.6%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	23.6%
Poor mental health	17.3%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	18.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.3%
Visited dentist	56.1%
Cholesterol screening	89.6%
Teeth loss	20.2%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	50	4.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.5%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	15.4%
65 and over	45.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.5%
Public insurance	45.1%
No insurance	6.9%
Uninsured under 19	10.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,289	94.9%
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)	1,358	100.0%
Born in same state	1,342	98.8%
Born in different state	1,143	84.2%
Foreign born	16	1.2%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	317	23.3%
Italian	166	12.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	142	10.5%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	83.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36046

What city is ZIP code 36046 in?

ZIP code 36046 is primarily assigned to Lapine, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36046 in?

ZIP code 36046 falls within Crenshaw County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36046 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 36046 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 36046?

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

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36046?

The median home value in ZIP code 36046 is $102,000.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36046?

Health data for ZIP code 36046 shows elevated rates of diabetes (15%) and smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36046 in?

ZIP code 36046 observes the CST timezone.