36105 ZIP Code — Montgomery, AL

Montgomery County, Alabama

ZIP code 36105 is located in Montgomery, Alabama, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 68.77 square miles and serves a population of 9,668 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.

About ZIP code 36105

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $83,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 61%.

Median household income is $42,696. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 29% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 42% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 19 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (56%), diabetes (23%), smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 30%.

Overall, ZIP code 36105 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,668

population

68.77

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36105 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36105

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36105. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Montgomery	Acceptable
Montgomery	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

36116 Montgomery (4.6 mi) 36111 Montgomery (7.4 mi) 36106 Montgomery (8.3 mi) 36191 Montgomery (9.2 mi) 36140 Montgomery (9.2 mi) 36132 Montgomery (9.2 mi) 36177 Montgomery (9.2 mi) 36130 Montgomery (9.2 mi) 36118 Montgomery (9.2 mi) 36131 Montgomery (9.2 mi) 36141 Montgomery (9.2 mi) 36142 Montgomery (9.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,668
Population density	141 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	101

Geography
Land area	68.77 sq mi
Water area	1.08 sq mi
Latitude	32.2345
Longitude	-86.2841
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	73.2%	48.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	15.9%	29.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	17.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.4%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

9,668

Population

141

People per sq mi

47.5

Median age

$42,696

Median household income

$24,591

Per capita income

$83,200

Median home value

$914

Median monthly rent

61.0%

Home ownership

27.4%

Poverty rate

13.0%

Unemployment

3,897

Housing units

17.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

118

Under 5

124

290

5–9

304

217

10–14

228

213

15–19

223

195

20–24

205

563

25–34

590

583

35–44

610

605

45–54

634

455

55–59

477

414

60–64

434

697

65–74

730

274

75–84

287

85+

101

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,565	16.2%
18 and over	8,103	83.8%
65 and over	2,186	22.6%
Median age	47.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 85.7%

White 12.1%

Two or more races 1.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	8,308	85.7%
White	1,169	12.1%
Two or more races	114	1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	58	0.6%
Hispanic or Latino	28	0.3%
Asian	19	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	73.2%	48.5%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	15.9%	29.7%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	10.0%	17.4%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	4.4%	4.4%

Under $10k 9.2%

$10k–$15k 12.9%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 9.8%

$35k–$50k 17.4%

$50k–$75k 20.2%

$75k–$100k 8.5%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 2.4%

$200k+ 2.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.2%
$10k–$15k	12.9%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	9.8%
$35k–$50k	17.4%
$50k–$75k	20.2%
$75k–$100k	8.5%
$100k–$150k	7.8%
$150k–$200k	2.4%
$200k+	2.1%
Median income	$42,696

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 33.3%

$50k–$100k 27.2%

$100k–$150k 14.4%

$150k–$200k 5.9%

$200k–$300k 9.4%

$300k–$500k 8.1%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$83,200
Median rent / month	$914
Owner occupied	61.0%
Renter occupied	39.0%
Vacant	22.9%
Single-family detached	86.3%
Large apartment buildings	0.4%
Mobile homes	2.5%
Median rooms	5.9
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	8.1%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	7.2%
1970–1979	4.6%
1960–1969	15.4%
1950–1959	39.3%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	5.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.6%
2 bedrooms	18.2%
3 bedrooms	62.6%
4 bedrooms	13.1%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.7%
1 vehicle	37.9%
2 vehicles	25.6%
3 or more	24.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	51.1%
Electricity	46.3%
Propane / LP gas	1.5%
Fuel oil	0.2%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,057	24.6%
Cohabiting couple	240	5.6%
Male householder, no spouse	1,106	25.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,890	44.0%
Households with children under 18	905	21.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,680	39.1%
Average household size	2.25

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.6%	36.3%
Married	28.5%	26.0%
Separated	2.3%	4.2%
Widowed	4.8%	13.8%
Divorced	20.9%	19.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.7%

Some HS, no diploma 18.1%

HS graduate 29.1%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 6.1%

Bachelor's degree 10.9%

Graduate / professional 6.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	75.2%
Bachelor's or higher	17.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	46	2.7%
Kindergarten	110	6.4%
Elementary school	852	49.8%
High school	403	23.5%
College / grad school	301	17.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 19.3%

Education & healthcare 18.0%

Retail trade 12.3%

Professional & management 10.9%

Public administration 10.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.8%

Finance & real estate 5.5%

Construction 5.0%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Transportation & utilities 2.4%

Other services 2.4%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.1%
Service	11.0%
Sales & office	32.2%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	24.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	76.5%
Government	18.8%
Self-employed	4.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	88.9%
Carpool	8.3%
Public transit	0.3%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	2.3%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.9

Poverty

All people 27.4%

Under 18 years 49.9%

18 and over 23.2%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 34.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.1%
Retirement income	32.5%
Supplemental Security	10.5%
Cash public assistance	4.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	28.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	56.1%
High blood pressure	54.4%
High cholesterol	35.2%
Diabetes	22.6%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	6.5%
Asthma	12.6%
Arthritis	37.2%
Kidney disease	5.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.8%
Binge drinking	10.4%
No physical activity	42.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	48.1%
Depression	22.7%
Fair or poor health	32.2%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	23.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.8%
Visited dentist	50.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	29.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	854	10.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	29.6%
Under 18	9.3%
18–64 years	30.6%
65 and over	41.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	48.3%
Public insurance	54.2%
No insurance	12.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,426	97.5%
Spanish	44	0.5%
Other Indo-European	36	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	8	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,566	98.9%
Born in same state	9,504	98.3%
Born in different state	7,911	81.8%
Foreign born	62	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	102	1.1%
Not a US citizen	29	28.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	922	9.5%
French	161	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	78	0.8%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.4%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36105

What city is ZIP code 36105 in?

ZIP code 36105 is primarily assigned to Montgomery, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36105 in?

ZIP code 36105 falls within Montgomery County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36105?

27% of residents in ZIP code 36105 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36105 have a large retiree population?

42% of households in ZIP code 36105 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 36105?

Health data for ZIP code 36105 shows elevated rates of obesity (56%) and diabetes (23%) and smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 36105 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 36105 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 36105 in?

ZIP code 36105 observes the CST timezone.