ZIP Code 36116: Population, Income, Housing

State: AL
Total population: 45,250 Household income: $55,160 Rent: $1,103

Overview

Total population
45,250
Rent
$1,103
Year built
1982
Household income
$55,160
Per capita income
$29,748
Poverty rate
25.6%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.5 persons
Rent over 30% of income
51.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Alabama
County
Montgomery County
Total population
45,250
Adults over 25
28,285
Total households
17,986
Household size
2.5 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$55,160
Per capita income
$29,748
Poverty rate
25.6%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
51.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$1,103
Year built
1982
Households that rent
50.8%
Households that own
49.2%
Rooms per home (all homes)
5.5

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
12.1%
Black
80.7%
Asian
2%
Two or more races
4.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
2.9%
Not Hispanic or Latino
97.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
18,547 (93.7%)
Commute time to work
23 mins
Work from home
1,246 (6.3%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
28.3%
High school graduate or GED
30.8%
Some college or associate degree
8.7%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
32.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 36116 with: Montgomery County, AL Montgomery metro area, AL Alabama United States

ZIP 36116

Total population45,250
Rent$1,103
Year built1982
Household income$55,160
Per capita income$29,748
Poverty rate25.6%
Unemployment rateN/A

Montgomery County, AL

Total population226,718
Rent$1,092
Year built1979
Household income$59,386
Per capita income$34,594
Poverty rate19.9%
Unemployment rate3.5%

Montgomery Metro Area, AL

Total population386,024
Rent$1,095
Year built1985
Household income$64,010
Per capita income$35,896
Poverty rate16.6%
Unemployment rate3.1%

Alabama State

Total population5,086,768
Rent$1,007
Year built1986
Household income$63,999
Per capita income$36,087
Poverty rate15.6%
Unemployment rate3.1%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP36116 CountyMontgomery, ALMetro AreaMontgomery metro area, ALStateAlabamaCountryUnited States
Total population45,250226,718386,0245,086,768334,922,499
Rent$1,103$1,092$1,095$1,007$1,413
Year built19821979198519861980
Household income$55,160$59,386$64,010$63,999$80,734
Per capita income$29,748$34,594$35,896$36,087$44,673
Poverty rate25.6%19.9%16.6%15.6%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A3.5%3.1%3.1%4%

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Summary for 36116

Rent & Income

In 36116, the typical monthly rent is $1,103 and the typical household income is $55,160. Rent here is higher than Alabama, and household income is lower than Alabama. The estimated poverty rate is 25.6%.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 50.8% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 51.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 32.2% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 36116 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 36116 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 36116 compares in Alabama (29 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $1,103 13 / 29 from lower rent $820 – $1,542
Household income $55,160 20 / 29 from higher income $29,152 – $124,516
Poverty rate 25.6% 26 / 29 from lower poverty 2.6% – 43.5%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Alabama with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 36116

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 13th out of 29 ZIP Codes in Alabama. Across Alabama, figures vary from $820 in ZIP 35630 up to $1,542 in ZIP 35749.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 36116 stands 20th out of 29 ZIP Codes. Throughout Alabama, numbers span from $29,152 in ZIP 35401 up to $124,516 in ZIP 35226.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 26th out of 29 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.6% in ZIP 35173 up to 43.5% in ZIP 35401.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 36116 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,103 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 36116

Annual Household Income: $55,160

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 36116

Estimated Rate: 25.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 36116

In ZIP Code 36116, households that rent: 9,131 (50.8%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 9,131 50.8%
Owner-Occupied 8,855 49.2%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 36116

In ZIP Code 36116, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,721 (51.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 4,721 51.7%
Other renter households 4,410 48.3%
Total renter households 9,131 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 36116

Less than High School: 8,004 people (28.3%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 8,719 people (30.8%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,458 people (8.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 9,104 people (32.2%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 28,285

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.