| ZIP Code | 36078 |
|---|---|
| City | Tallassee |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Elmore County |
| Area Code | 334 |
| Elevation | 336 ft |
| Latitude | 32.546979 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -85.942735 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01051 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 40.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.56 |
| Below Poverty | 10.3% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 25.9% ▼ 33% below avg |
| Unemployment | 4.6% ≈ Avg |
| No HS Diploma | 117 (1.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 3,380 (38.5%) |
| Some College | 1,221 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 1,783 (20.3%) |
| Bachelors | 566 (6.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,703 (19.4%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,700 ▼ 11% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,200 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $842/mo ↑ 19% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,991 |
| Vacant Units | 785 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,991 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 785 |
| Owner Occupied | 72.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.56 |
ZIP code 36078 is located in Tallassee, Alabama, within Elmore County. With a population of 13,460, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 40.1 years. Economically, 36078 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $67,700 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36078 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $175,200 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $842 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 72.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 29% since 2019.
The population of 36078 is primarily White (77.30%). Residents are moderately educated — 25.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is below the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 10.3%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36078 stands at 4.6%, which is near the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 82%.
Overall, ZIP code 36078 in Tallassee, AL is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 13,460 residents, a median household income of $67,700, and a median home value of $175,200, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.