| ZIP Code | 36052 |
|---|---|
| City | Mathews |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 334 |
| Elevation | 333 ft |
| Latitude | 32.182705 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.042825 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01101 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 56.8 yrs ↓ 5% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.28 |
| Below Poverty | 3.7% ▼ 63% below avg |
| College Grads | 66.0% ▲ 70% above avg |
| Unemployment | 4.3% ▼ 12% below avg |
| HS Graduate | 111 (19.8%) |
| Some College | 54 (9.6%) |
| Associates | 26 (4.6%) |
| Bachelors | 4 (0.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 366 (65.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $133,421 ▲ 75% above avg ↑ 25% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $549,200 ▲ 97% above avg ↓ 6% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 384 |
| Vacant Units | 12 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 384 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 12 |
| Owner Occupied | 89.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 10.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.28 |
ZIP code 36052 is located in Mathews, Alabama, within Montgomery County. With a population of 847, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with an older community — the median age is 56.8 years. Economically, 36052 is a upper-middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $133,421 is significantly above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36052 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $549,200 is significantly above the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 89.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have decreased by 6% since 2019.
The population of 36052 is majority White (69.07%). Residents are highly educated — 66.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 3.7%. Household income has grown by 25% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36052 stands at 4.3%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 89%.
Overall, ZIP code 36052 in Mathews, AL is characterized as upper-middle-income, highly educated, an older community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 847 residents, a median household income of $133,421, and a median home value of $549,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.