ZIP Code 36102 in Montgomery, AL

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Montgomery, Alabama
Names to Avoid:
Mtgy
County:Montgomery County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:50:22 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:334
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:32.3667, -86.3002
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36102 - Montgomery, AL

ZIP Code 36102, Montgomery

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationMontgomery County, AL
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points197 (134 businesses)
PO Boxes63
Also Known AsMtgy
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 36104
Key Facts
  • This is a PO Box facility in downtown Montgomery, Alabama's capital city, serving 63 box holders.
  • The ZIP has no permanent residential population despite its urban downtown location.
  • Only one street (Catoma Street) appears in delivery records with 65 unit-based addresses.
  • Businesses dominate usage with 134 commercial entities using this ZIP for centralized mail pickup.
  • The facility is enclosed within ZIP 36104, which provides the surrounding area's street delivery.
  • Records split between 42 PO Box route entries and 65 city carrier route entries, primarily serving institutional addresses.

Mail Delivery Infrastructure

The ZIP's footprint is minimal. Only one street appears in the delivery records: Catoma Street with 65 unit-based addresses. This narrow scope contrasts with the surrounding downtown area, where the larger ZIP 36104 provides the actual street delivery infrastructure. Residents and businesses here use 36102 for centralized mail pickup at the post office rather than home or office delivery. The facility maintains 42 PO Box route records and 65 city carrier route records, though the carrier routes likely serve institutional addresses rather than traditional residential delivery.

Downtown Postal Hub

Montgomery's downtown post office at 36102 functions as a hub for those who prefer or require box service. The 134 businesses using this ZIP likely include law firms, government contractors, and downtown offices that value the security and reliability of PO Box delivery. With 107 ZIP+4 records split between boxes and street segments, the facility serves a compact but active commercial district. The Downtown Montgomery neighborhood designation confirms its central location in Alabama's capital, where postal needs reflect business operations more than residential patterns.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Urban Downtown Minimal Footprint

With only Catoma Street in the records, this ZIP has an exceptionally narrow geographic scope. The unit-based addressing suggests institutional or multi-tenant buildings rather than traditional residential delivery. This minimal street presence is typical of downtown PO Box facilities that serve as centralized pickup points for surrounding urban areas.

Nearby Areas

Downtown Montgomery Cottage Hill Centennial Hill Garden District Old Cloverdale

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 36102 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 10 business establishments, employing about 41 people with an annual payroll of $1,993,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:189Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:10Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$424,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$1,993,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:41Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 36102 is located in Montgomery County, Alabama, within the Montgomery, AL Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 33860) and Alabama's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 374,536 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 36102. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Montgomery, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:33860Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:374,536Source: Census
MSA:Montgomery, AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:10141.63 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:0151000Source: Census
Place Name:Montgomery city; AlabamaSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


36103 | | 36101

Schools in ZIP Code 36102


We could not locate which school district 36102 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet 410 S Mcdonough St
Montgomery, AL 36104
District: Montgomery County School DistrictNearby
Nixon Elementary School 1000 Edgar D Nixon Ave
Montgomery, AL 36104
District: Montgomery County School DistrictNearby
Forest Avenue Elementary School 1700 W 5th St
Montgomery, AL 36106
District: Montgomery County School DistrictNearby
Lanier Senior High School 1756 S Court St
Montgomery, AL 36104
District: Montgomery County School DistrictNearby
Highland Avenue Elementary School 2024 Highland Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36107
District: Montgomery County School DistrictNearby
Montessori Academy 1025 S Hull St
Montgomery, AL 36104
District: Private SchoolNearby
First School 2416 W Cloverdale Park
Montgomery, AL 36106
District: Private SchoolNearby
Holt Street Christian Academy 1870 S Ct St
Montgomery, AL 36104
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 36102


Alabama State University 915 S Jackson Street
Montgomery, AL 36104-0271
Type: Post Secondary
Troy University-Montgomery Campus 231 Montgomery Street
Montgomery, AL 36103-4419
Type: Post Secondary
Strayer University - Montgomery Campus 79 Commerce Street Suite C
Montgomery, AL 36104-3529
Type: Post Secondary
Huntingdon College 1500 East Fairview Avenue
Montgomery, AL 36106-2148
Type: Post Secondary
H Councill Trenholm State Community College 1225 Air Base Blvd
Montgomery, AL 36108-3199
Type: Post Secondary
Fortis College-Montgomery 3736 Atlanta Hwy
Montgomery, AL 36109
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

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  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
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