The ZIP Code 36106 is associated with the city of Montgomery in Alabama in Montgomery County in the U.S. An estimated 93.1% in this Alabama region have a high school degree or higher, while the per capita income comes in at approximately $35,588. The median age in the 36106 ZIP Code is 36.2 years, with 20.1% of residents aged 62 years and older. The median household income is at $59,985, while an estimated 13% of the population in this ZIP is living below the poverty line. The current population estimate is 14,951.
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Looking at race in the population that makes up ZIP Code 36106, 99.5% is one race, while 0.5% are two or more races. Approximately 1.7% of 36106 residents are hispanic or Latino (of any race). The most common race in 36106 (race alone or in combination with one or more other races), is White (49.4%), followed by Black or African American (47.7%) .
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49.4% |
| Black or African American | 47.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 2.7% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Some other race | 0.5% |
The median household income in ZIP Code 36106 is $59,985, while the region's mean household income is $81,651. Breaking income down further, per capita income in the region is $35,588. The per capita income in ZIP Code 36106 of $35,588 is approximately 27.43% more than the per capita income in Alabama overall of $27,928. An estimated 12.9% of the population is living below the poverty line in this region. This rate is approximately35.79% higher than the overall poverty rate in the U.S. of 9.5%. Regarding household income, approximately 20.8% of the population in 36106 earn $50,000 to $74,999 per year, while an estimated 12.5% earn $75,000 to $99,999 per year, and 3.5% of 36106 residents earn $10,000 to $14,999 per year.
| Household Income | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 per year | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 per year | 3.5% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 per year | 12.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 per year | 10.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 per year | 20.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 per year | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 per year | 10.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 per year | 5.4% |
| $200,000 or more per year | 7.9% |
In ZIP Code 36106, 93.1% of the population graduated high school, while 48.3% have a bachelor's degree or higher. In this region, 1.8% achieved an education level less than 9th grade, while 23.6% hold a graduate or professional degree. Approximately 18.4% in this Montgomery County region reached the highest level of high school graduate (including equivalency).
| Education Level | Percent |
|---|---|
| Less than 9th grade | 1.8% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma | 5.1% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency) | 18.4% |
| Some college, no degree | 21.4% |
| Associate's degree | 5.0% |
| Bachelor's degree | 24.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree | 23.6% |
Residents of ZIP Code 36106 are younger than average. The median age of 36.2 years in ZIP Code 36106 is approximately 4.99% lower than the overall median age in the U.S. of 38.1 years. About 80.1% of residents are aged 18 years and older, and 20.1% of residents are 62 years and over. Approximately 15.8% of the population in 36106 falls in the age group 25 to 34 years, while an estimated 14.1% are aged 45 to 54 years. On the low end of the scale, 1.7% of 36106 residents are aged 85 years and over.
| Age Range | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 6.2% |
| 5 to 9 years | 5.7% |
| 10 to 14 years | 5.8% |
| 15 to 19 years | 6.4% |
| 20 to 24 years | 8.7% |
| 25 to 34 years | 15.8% |
| 35 to 44 years | 9.3% |
| 45 to 54 years | 14.1% |
| 55 to 59 years | 5.4% |
| 60 to 64 years | 5.8% |
| 65 to 74 years | 10.7% |
| 75 to 84 years | 4.3% |
| 85 years and over | 1.7% |
In ZIP Code 36106, 95.4% of the population lists "English only" as the language spoken in home, while 2.0% of lists Spanish. Additionally, Asian and Pacific Islander languages are spoken in 1.5% of homes, and other Indo-European languages are spoken in 1.1% of homes. Lastly, 0.0% of homes list "other languages" as spoken in the home. All percentages referenced are for the population 5 years and older in this Montgomery County region.
| Language Spoken | Percent |
|---|---|
| English only | 95.4% |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European languages | 1.5% |
| Asian and Pacific Islander languages | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 0.0% |
Regarding the age of homes in ZIP Code 36106, an estimated 18.1% of homes were built between 1980 and 1989. Additionally, 16.6% of homes in the region were built between 1970 and 1979, while an estimated 0.0% of homes were built in 2014 or later in this Montgomery County region.
| Year Home Built | Percent |
|---|---|
| Built in 2014 or later | 0.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2013 | 2.8% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 10.9% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 15.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 18.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 10.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 6.6% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3.9% |
| Built in 1939 or earlier | 15.9% |
In 36106, 64.6% of the population is in the labor force. Recent estimates place 3.4% as working from home, while the total labor force in the region has a mean travel to time to work of 16.5 minutes. Approximately 26.9% of the employed population 16 years and over in 36106 work in educational services, and health care and social assistance, while an estimated 13.0% work in arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services. On the lower end of the scale, just 0.3% of 36106 workers 16 years and over work in agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.
| Industry | Percent |
|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining | 0.3% |
| Construction | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 7.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 2.7% |
| Retail trade | 8.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing, and utilities | 2.8% |
| Information | 1.3% |
| Finance and insurance, and real estate and rental and leasing | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, management, and administrative | 12.9% |
| Educational services, and health care and social assistance | 26.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation, and accommodation and food services | 13.0% |
| Other services, except public administration | 7.8% |
| Public administration | 9.5% |
One of the leading chronic health issues in ZIP Code 36106 is high blood pressure, as an estimated 36.7% of adults aged 18 and older deal with this issue. Another chronic health issue of concern for residents of 36106 is high cholesterol, as approximately 32.7% of adults 18 and older in this Montgomery County region contend with that issue.
| Health Issue | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Arthritis | 26.9% |
| High blood pressure | 36.7% |
| Cancer (excluding skin cancer) | 6.4% |
| Current asthma | 10.4% |
| Coronary heart disease | 5.6% |
| Diagnosed diabetes | 11.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Chronic kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
One of the top preventative health measures in ZIP Code 36106 is current access to health insurance, as an estimated 91% of adults 18 and older take part in this preventive measure. Additionally, 86.7% of those 18 and above in 36106 list cholesterol screening, as a preventive measure. Common health risk behaviors in 36106 include sleeping less than 7 hours (38.6% of adults aged 18 and above) and obesity (33.2% of those 18 and older).
| Preventive Measure | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Current access to health insurance | 91% |
| Taking medicine for high blood pressure control | 78.3% |
| Visits to doctor for routine checkup | 77.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.7% |
| Visits to dentist or dental clinic | 68.3% |
| Risk Behavior | Percent of adults* |
|---|---|
| Binge drinking | 15.5% |
| Current smoking | 13.9% |
| No leisure-time physical activity | 28.9% |
| Obesity | 33.2% |
| Sleeping less than 7 hours | 38.6% |
Regarding solar power potential, ZIP Code 36106 has an average daily solar radiation level of 5.41 kWh/m2/day. This is approximately 31.31% greater than an area in the U.S. with historically low solar radiation levels (WA), and about 17.91% less than an area in the U.S. with historically high solar radiation levels (AZ).
| Region | Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP Code 36106 | 11.74¢/kWh | 10.71¢/kWh | 6.07¢/kWh |
| Alabama | 14.98¢/kWh | 13.58¢/kWh | 6.74¢/kWh |
| United States | 16.1¢/kWh | 12.81¢/kWh | 7.81¢/kWh |
| Month | ZIP Code 36106 | Low (WA) | High (AZ) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 4.46 | 1.9 | 5.84 |
| Feb | 5.02 | 3 | 6.31 |
| Mar | 5.78 | 3.65 | 7.02 |
| Apr | 5.7 | 5.13 | 7.3 |
| May | 5.68 | 5.17 | 7.13 |
| Jun | 5.67 | 5.72 | 6.95 |
| Jul | 5.64 | 6.22 | 6.51 |
| Aug | 5.77 | 6.08 | 6.65 |
| Sep | 5.98 | 5.15 | 7.02 |
| Oct | 5.97 | 3.32 | 6.92 |
| Nov | 5.22 | 2.33 | 5.99 |
| Dec | 4.03 | 1.78 | 5.46 |
Regarding consumer complaints about financial products in ZIP Code 36106, credit reporting or credit repair services have received the most complaints in 36106 in the past 12 months. Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports received the second most complaints. The most frequent complaint overall in this Montgomery County region was incorrect information on a report.
| Complaint Product | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Credit reporting or credit repair services | 212 |
| Credit reporting or other personal consumer reports | 50 |
| Debt collection | 14 |
| Checking or savings account | 6 |
| Credit card or prepaid card | 5 |
| Other | 7 |
| Complaint Issue | Number of Complaints* |
|---|---|
| Incorrect information on your report | 208 |
| Problem with a credit reporting company's investigation | 29 |
| Improper use of your report | 19 |
| Attempts to collect debt not owed | 7 |
| Problem with a company's investigation into an existing problem | 7 |
| Other | 24 |