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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 36104 has 9,021 residents and 3,347 households (average 1.94 persons per household). The median age is 30.7 years, significantly younger than the state (39.7) and significantly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.2% male and 51.8% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (65.6%, much higher than the state average of 25.8% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (28.7%, much lower than the state average of 64.1% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (25.8%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	9,021Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	10,637Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	7,275Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	863.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$34,975Source: Census ACS

Households:	3,347Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$121,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	1.94Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.80Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	10,424	9,359	8,929	8,287	8,393	8,056	8,040	8,342	8,465	9,084	9,291	10,132	10,637
Decennial Census	9,468	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	9,021	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 30.7

Male Median Age: 32.3

Female Median Age: 29.4

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	218	246	194	536	504	342	290	279	236	229	183	243	287	230	149	100	39	41
Female	220	216	203	986	392	373	341	263	174	153	197	226	240	216	155	108	80	132
Total	438	462	397	1,522	896	715	631	542	410	382	380	469	527	446	304	208	119	173

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	2,585	28.83%
Black:	5,915	65.98%
Hispanic:*	231	2.58%
Asian:	135	1.51%
American Indian:	18	0.20%
Hawaiian:	5	0.06%
Other:	76	0.85%
Total:	8,965	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	4,346	48.18%	32.3 years
Females:	4,675	51.82%	29.4 years
Total:	9,021	100%	30.7 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	10,267	96.52%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	149	1.40%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	126	1.18%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	95	2.08%
Total Population:	10,637	100%
Total Native Population:	10,416	97.92%
Total Foreign-born Population:	221	2.08%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2023, the Median household income is $34,975, which is far less than the national median ($78,538), is up $16,632 (90.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $8,574. Family households earn a median of $31,181 versus $38,676 for nonfamily households (a difference of $7,495). By gender, male median income is $45,485 and female is $27,647, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $17,838 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 48.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 9.3%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Sales (24.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$18,343	$17,813	$18,043	$18,313	$18,526	$18,099	$22,221	$23,652	$26,401	$31,717	$32,863	$31,231	$34,975
Median Family Income	$24,128	$22,500	$19,739	$24,132	$24,663	$22,431	$27,214	$29,324	$31,786	$32,304	$26,675	$25,339	$31,181
Median NonFamily Income	$15,248	$14,967	$15,433	$14,661	$14,457	$14,586	$17,679	$17,881	$21,875	$28,542	$38,350	$33,853	$38,676
Median Male Income	$40,865	$37,389	$39,205	$38,458	$34,864	$37,344	$39,732	$35,669	$37,083	$43,017	$50,714	$51,014	$45,485
Median Female Income	$19,013	$25,305	$24,904	$26,138	$26,146	$28,269	$35,000	$35,995	$36,917	$32,222	$31,425	$30,022	$27,647

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	3,837	43.67%
Unemployed:	399	4.54%
Not In Labor Force:	4,550	51.79%
Total:	8,786	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	904	23.56%
Service:	895	23.33%
Sales and Office:	936	24.39%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	280	7.30%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	822	21.42%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,837	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2023, the median home value is $121,200, which is far less than the national median ($303,400), is up $47,500 (64.45%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $54,100. The median gross rent is $787, which is much lower than the national median ($1,348), is up $259 (49.05%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $100. Of occupied housing, owners make up 25.75% (33.52% with a mortgage, 66.48% free-and-clear) and renters 74.25% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 21.65%, which is far higher than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$73,700	$77,600	$79,700	$79,000	$76,800	$73,700	$74,200	$73,500	$67,100	$86,100	$77,800	$110,400	$121,200

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	529	17.27%
$500 to $999:	1,567	51.16%
$1,000 to $1,499:	554	18.09%
$1,500 to $1,999:	151	4.93%
$2,000 to $2,499:	11	0.36%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	11	0.36%
No Rent:	240	7.84%
Total:	3,063	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$528	$536	$574	$553	$561	$589	$663	$698	$687	$694	$700	$753	$787

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	356	8.63%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	706	17.12%
Renter Occupied:	3,063	74.25%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,125	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,125	78.35%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,140	21.65%
Total Housing Units:	5,265	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	2,398	45.55%
Multi-Family Units:	2,760	52.42%
Other Units:	107	2.03%
Total Housing Units:	5,265	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 26.00% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 76.20%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 11.40%, which is well above the national rate (8.60%). Public coverage is 46.50%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 40.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 4.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 0.60 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (57.16%). College enrollment is 57.16%, which is markedly above the state rate (26.10%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	401	6.42%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,087	17.40%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,604	25.68%
Some college, no degree:	1,143	18.30%
Associate's degree:	388	6.21%
Bachelor's degree:	911	14.58%
Graduate or professional degree:	713	11.41%
Total:	6,247	100%
High school or higher:	4,759	76.18%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	1,624	26.00%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	5,001	47.13%
Public Insurance:	4,501	42.42%
No Insurance:	1,108	10.44%
Total:	10,610	100%
Has Health Insurance:	9,502	89.56%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	45.1%	43.6%	45.2%	41.2%	42.8%	42.6%	44.9%	44.0%	41.5%	36.7%	41.4%	45.4%	40.9%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	154	4.38%
Kindergarten:	77	2.19%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	939	26.68%
High school (grades 9-12):	338	9.60%
College or graduate school:	2,012	57.16%
Total:	3,520	100%
Early Childhood:	231	6.56%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,354	38.47%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Montgomery, Alabama
Names to Avoid:	Mtgy
County:	Montgomery County
Timezone:	Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:	9:30:22 PM
Population:	9,021 [See All]
Area Code:	334
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	32.3976, -86.3159
Land Area:	10.45 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/36104/zip-code-36104.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	3,750Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,210Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	4,906Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	1,924Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	621Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	728Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$172,973,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$735,672,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	11,033Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Montgomery, ALSource: Census
CBSA Number:	33860Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	385,159Source: Census
MSA:	Montgomery, AL MSASource: Census
Land Area:	10.45 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.208 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	02,03,07Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	10141.63, 7543.86, 10156.13 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	0151000Source: Census
Place Name:	Montgomery city; AlabamaSource: Census

ZIP Code 36104 in Montgomery, AL

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 36104

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 36104

Sources & References