| ZIP Code | 36036 |
|---|---|
| City | Grady |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 334 |
| Elevation | 401 ft |
| Latitude | 31.97394 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.161676 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.4 yrs ↓ 6% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.44 |
| Below Poverty | 34.8% ▲ 248% above avg |
| College Grads | 21.1% ▼ 46% below avg |
| Unemployment | 8.6% ▲ 75% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 42 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 546 (46.6%) |
| Some College | 193 (16.5%) |
| Associates | 143 (12.2%) |
| Bachelors | 92 (7.9%) |
| Graduate Degree | 155 (13.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $43,500 ▼ 43% below avg ↓ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $143,400 ▼ 49% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $995/mo ↑ 52% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 960 |
| Vacant Units | 206 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 960 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 206 |
| Owner Occupied | 79.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.44 |
ZIP code 36036 is located in Grady, Alabama, within Montgomery County. With a population of 1,840, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 42.4 years. Economically, 36036 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $43,500 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36036 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $143,400 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $995 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 36036 is majority White (56.58%). Residents are less-educated — 21.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 34.8%. Household income has declined by 3% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36036 stands at 8.6%, which is significantly above the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 86%.
Overall, ZIP code 36036 in Grady, AL is characterized as working-class, less-educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,840 residents, a median household income of $43,500, and a median home value of $143,400, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.