36460 ZIP Code — Monroeville, AL

Monroe County, Alabama

ZIP code 36460 is located in Monroeville, Alabama, within Monroe County. It covers approximately 151.49 square miles and serves a population of 9,483 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 251.

About ZIP code 36460

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $118,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.

Median household income is $37,409. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

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

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 36460 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,483

population

151.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36460 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36460

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36460. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Monroeville	Acceptable
Monroeville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36445 Frisco City (9.1 mi) 36475 Repton (9.4 mi) 36471 Peterman (11.2 mi) 36481 Vredenburgh (13.7 mi) 36444 Franklin (13.8 mi) 36482 Whatley (19.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,483
Population density	63 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	151.49 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	31.4992
Longitude	-87.3294
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	251

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.4%	62.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	25.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.5%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,483

Population

People per sq mi

43.9

Median age

$37,409

Median household income

$22,980

Per capita income

$118,100

Median home value

$663

Median monthly rent

63.0%

Home ownership

23.1%

Poverty rate

15.6%

Unemployment

3,352

Housing units

17.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

131

Under 5

144

368

5–9

405

397

10–14

435

311

15–19

342

256

20–24

280

412

25–34

453

476

35–44

523

686

45–54

752

311

55–59

341

234

60–64

256

610

65–74

670

242

75–84

266

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,384	25.1%
18 and over	7,099	74.9%
65 and over	1,970	20.8%
Median age	43.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 55.3%

White 41.7%

Two or more races 2.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Asian 0.1%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	5,244	55.3%
White	3,960	41.7%
Two or more races	220	2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	42	0.4%
Asian	12	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino	5	0.1%
Other race	5	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	61.4%	62.3%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	25.2%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	10.1%	18.0%
Over $200k	2.9%	2.5%	4.4%

Under $10k 9.5%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 18.6%

$25k–$35k 11.7%

$35k–$50k 10.6%

$50k–$75k 16.3%

$75k–$100k 10.4%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 4.8%

$200k+ 1.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.5%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	18.6%
$25k–$35k	11.7%
$35k–$50k	10.6%
$50k–$75k	16.3%
$75k–$100k	10.4%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	4.8%
$200k+	1.9%
Median income	$37,409

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 17.1%

$50k–$100k 24.8%

$100k–$150k 16.4%

$150k–$200k 17.2%

$200k–$300k 19.1%

$300k–$500k 4.4%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,100
Median rent / month	$663
Owner occupied	63.0%
Renter occupied	37.0%
Vacant	22.1%
Single-family detached	65.3%
Large apartment buildings	1.4%
Mobile homes	14.4%
Median rooms	5.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.71

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	15.8%
1980–1989	23.3%
1970–1979	23.2%
1960–1969	10.8%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	2.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.3%
1 bedroom	8.3%
2 bedrooms	19.7%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	16.1%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	8.4%
1 vehicle	40.7%
2 vehicles	27.5%
3 or more	23.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	14.4%
Electricity	79.1%
Propane / LP gas	5.3%
Fuel oil	0.4%
Wood	0.2%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,408	38.4%
Cohabiting couple	33	0.9%
Male householder, no spouse	724	19.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,506	41.0%
Households with children under 18	799	21.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,320	36.0%
Average household size	2.51

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.3%	33.1%
Married	43.1%	38.3%
Separated	2.9%	1.4%
Widowed	6.7%	17.9%
Divorced	12.1%	9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.7%

Some HS, no diploma 11.6%

HS graduate 42.0%

Some college, no degree 15.2%

Associate's degree 9.8%

Bachelor's degree 10.5%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	84.7%
Bachelor's or higher	17.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	55	2.4%
Kindergarten	95	4.1%
Elementary school	1,363	59.1%
High school	604	26.2%
College / grad school	189	8.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.1%

Manufacturing 17.7%

Retail trade 14.9%

Public administration 10.6%

Professional & management 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.4%

Agriculture & mining 5.7%

Construction 4.6%

Other services 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Wholesale trade 1.9%

Transportation & utilities 1.9%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.6%
Service	22.3%
Sales & office	13.9%
Natural resources & construction	12.4%
Production & transportation	25.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.9%
Government	19.2%
Self-employed	5.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	90.4%
Carpool	3.2%
Public transit	0.9%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	4.1%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 23.1%

Under 18 years 26.1%

18 and over 22.0%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 48.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	44.0%
Retirement income	24.1%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	1.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.6%
High blood pressure	47.0%
High cholesterol	36.8%
Diabetes	16.0%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	10.8%
Arthritis	34.7%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.5%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	12.3%
No physical activity	32.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.8%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	25.3%
Poor mental health	17.1%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	79.1%
Visited dentist	54.8%
Cholesterol screening	90.4%
Teeth loss	21.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	457	6.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	4.6%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	54.9%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,208	97.1%
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)	9,466	99.8%
Born in same state	9,375	98.9%
Born in different state	7,961	84.0%
Foreign born	91	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	17	0.2%
Not a US citizen	12	70.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	535	5.6%
French	486	5.1%
Italian	316	3.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	7	0.1%
English	3	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.7%
Internet access	72.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36460

What city is ZIP code 36460 in?

ZIP code 36460 is primarily assigned to Monroeville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36460 in?

ZIP code 36460 falls within Monroe County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36460?

23% of residents in ZIP code 36460 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36460 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 36460 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36460?

The median home value in ZIP code 36460 is $118,100.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36460?

Health data for ZIP code 36460 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 36460 in?

ZIP code 36460 observes the CST timezone.