ZIP Code 36123 in Montgomery, AL

Data Last Updated: March 1, 2026
City:Montgomery, Alabama
Names to Avoid:
Mtgy, Shakespeare
County:Montgomery County
Timezone:Central (GMT -06:00)
Local Time:7:50:37 PM
Population:No Population Data
Area Code:334
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:32.3667, -86.3002
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36123 Montgomery, AL - Eastern Montgomery PO Box Facility

ZIP Code 36123, Montgomery

Small Town No Census Data
LocationMontgomery County, AL
Area0.1 sq mi
Delivery Points593 (205 businesses)
PO Boxes388
Also Known AsMtgy, Shakespeare
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Key Facts
  • This ZIP is classified as PO Box only, but current delivery includes limited street routes along Eastern Boulevard
  • With 388 PO Boxes and 205 business delivery points, this facility serves primarily commercial and PO Box customers in eastern Montgomery
  • The compact 0.06 square mile service area makes this one of the smallest PO Box ZIP codes geographically
  • The historic "Shakespeare" alias (not valid for mailing) suggests a neighborhood designation no longer recognized by USPS
  • This is not a PO Box Only Zone, and most Montgomery residents receive mail through the city's standard ZIP codes

Postal Services

ZIP 36123 serves a small portion of eastern Montgomery, Alabama. This PO Box-classified ZIP maintains 388 PO Boxes and 205 business delivery points in a compact 0.06 square mile area. Despite the PO Box classification, limited street delivery exists along Eastern Boulevard, which accounts for 84 ZIP+4 records with multi-unit addressing.

Service Area

This isn't a PO Box Only Zone. Most residential delivery in Montgomery is handled through the city's standard ZIP codes. The post office at 36123 functions primarily as a business and PO Box service point for this particular section of the city. With 11 business establishments employing 110 people in the immediate area, the facility serves local commercial needs alongside residential PO Box customers.

Nearby Montgomery neighborhoods include Ridgefield, Hillwood, and Brentwood, all within 1-2 miles of this facility.

Mailing Information

The ZIP carries two historic aliases: "MTGY" and "Shakespeare," though neither is valid for current mailing addresses. The Shakespeare designation hints at a neighborhood identity, but it's not recognized by USPS for mail delivery. For mailing purposes, use MONTGOMERY, AL 36123.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Multi Unit

Delivery is concentrated on a single street, Eastern Boulevard, with multi-unit addressing.

Nearby Areas

Ridgefield Hillwood Brentwood McGehee/Allendale Forest Park

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 36123 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 11 business establishments, employing about 114 people with an annual payroll of $4,560,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:555Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:11Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$1,129,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$4,560,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:114Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 36123 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 36123. 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


36124 | | 36121

Schools in ZIP Code 36123


We could not locate which school district 36123 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 36123


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
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    • 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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