36106 ZIP Code — Montgomery, AL
Montgomery County, Alabama
ZIP code 36106 is located in Montgomery, Alabama, within Montgomery County. It covers approximately 6.19 square miles and serves a population of 15,081 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 334.
About ZIP code 36106
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $182,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 56%.
Median household income is $69,512. 31% 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 19 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
15,081
population
6.19
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36106 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36106
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36106. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Montgomery | Acceptable |
| Montgomery | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
36111 Montgomery (1 mi)
36107 Montgomery (2.6 mi)
36142 Montgomery (2.7 mi)
36135 Montgomery (2.7 mi)
36131 Montgomery (2.7 mi)
36130 Montgomery (2.7 mi)
36140 Montgomery (2.7 mi)
36132 Montgomery (2.7 mi)
36177 Montgomery (2.7 mi)
36141 Montgomery (2.7 mi)
36191 Montgomery (2.7 mi)
36118 Montgomery (2.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,081 |
| Population density | 2,436 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 01 |
| County FIPS | 101 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.19 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 32.3521 |
| Longitude | -86.2576 |
| 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 | 41.7% | 48.5% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 29.7% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 17.4% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 4.4% | 4.4% |
Demographics & statistics
15,081
Population
2,436
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$69,512
Median household income
$39,034
Per capita income
$182,200
Median home value
$1,068
Median monthly rent
55.9%
Home ownership
13.2%
Poverty rate
7.1%
Unemployment
4,350
Housing units
48.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
474
Under 5
548
361
5–9
416
334
10–14
385
558
15–19
644
647
20–24
748
1,053
25–34
1,217
770
35–44
890
814
45–54
941
375
55–59
432
430
60–64
497
669
65–74
772
426
75–84
491
88
85+
101
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,769 | 18.4% |
| 18 and over | 12,312 | 81.6% |
| 65 and over | 2,547 | 16.9% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
47.8%
White
44.5%
Two or more races
3.1%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Asian
1.8%
Other race
0.7%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,362 | 47.8% |
| White | 6,849 | 44.5% |
| Two or more races | 473 | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 321 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 282 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 109 | 0.7% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 41.7% | 48.5% | 48.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 29.7% | 29.3% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 17.4% | 18.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 4.4% | 4.4% |
Under $10k
5.1%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
9.1%
$25k–$35k
8.5%
$35k–$50k
11.8%
$50k–$75k
18.8%
$75k–$100k
13.5%
$100k–$150k
16.9%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
7.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.8% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 7.3% |
| Median income | $69,512 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.2%
$50k–$100k
4.9%
$100k–$150k
23.3%
$150k–$200k
27.1%
$200k–$300k
25.0%
$300k–$500k
14.8%
$500k–$1M
2.6%
$1M+
1.0%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $182,200 |
| Median rent / month | $1,068 |
| Owner occupied | 55.9% |
| Renter occupied | 44.1% |
| Vacant | 11.1% |
| Single-family detached | 68.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 2.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.30 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 10.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 12.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 16.3% |
| 1970–1979 | 18.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 10.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 7.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 15.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.3% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 23.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 40.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.9% |
| 3 or more | 15.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.5% |
| Electricity | 42.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,028 | 31.8% |
| Cohabiting couple | 229 | 3.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,305 | 20.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,808 | 44.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,649 | 25.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,807 | 28.4% |
| Average household size | 2.15 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 44.3% | 41.0% |
| Married | 38.6% | 29.4% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 6.1% |
| Widowed | 3.5% | 7.4% |
| Divorced | 11.7% | 16.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
3.5%
HS graduate
19.1%
Some college, no degree
15.9%
Associate's degree
11.5%
Bachelor's degree
23.7%
Graduate / professional
24.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 274 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 234 | 5.6% |
| Elementary school | 1,041 | 24.9% |
| High school | 378 | 9.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,258 | 54.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
30.7%
Professional & management
10.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Retail trade
8.1%
Public administration
8.0%
Other services
6.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.0%
Construction
4.0%
Finance & real estate
3.4%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 48.3% |
| Service | 17.5% |
| Sales & office | 16.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.1% |
| Production & transportation | 13.9% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.7% |
| Government | 19.7% |
| Self-employed | 4.5% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 83.5% |
| Carpool | 7.9% |
| Public transit | 0.2% |
| Walk | 2.1% |
| Work from home | 4.8% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.2%
Under 18 years
20.0%
18 and over
11.6%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
26.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.8% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 43.1% |
| High blood pressure | 38.4% |
| High cholesterol | 32.5% |
| Diabetes | 11.8% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 28.3% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.5% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 14.2% |
| Binge drinking | 14.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.6% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.2% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 10.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.3% |
| Visited dentist | 68.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 91.0% |
| Teeth loss | 12.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 867 | 7.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.0% |
| Under 18 | 5.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.4% |
| 65 and over | 35.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 70.5% |
| Public insurance | 34.1% |
| No insurance | 9.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 14,059 | 93.2% |
| Spanish | 328 | 2.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 232 | 1.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 79 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,602 | 96.8% |
| Born in same state | 14,467 | 95.9% |
| Born in different state | 9,779 | 64.8% |
| Foreign born | 135 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 479 | 3.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 103 | 21.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Arab | 4,259 | 28.2% |
| French | 1,031 | 6.8% |
| Italian | 750 | 5% |
| Polish | 86 | 0.6% |
| Irish | 75 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 66 | 0.4% |
| English | 56 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 14 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 7 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 96.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36106
What city is ZIP code 36106 in?
ZIP code 36106 is primarily assigned to Montgomery, Alabama.
What county is ZIP code 36106 in?
ZIP code 36106 falls within Montgomery County, Alabama.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 36106?
48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36106?
The median home value in ZIP code 36106 is $182,200.
What is the population of ZIP code 36106?
ZIP code 36106 has an estimated population of 15,081 residents, with a density of 2,436 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 36106?
The median household income in ZIP code 36106 is $69,512, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 36106 in?
ZIP code 36106 observes the CST timezone.