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ZIP Code 36117
Montgomery, Alabama

ZIP code 36117 is in Montgomery, located in Montgomery County, Alabama, within the Montgomery metro area. Its 2020 Census population was 53,172. The estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return is $48,392, and about 7% of filers report $200,000 or more.

2020 Population
53,172
Census ZCTA
County
Montgomery
FIPS 01101
Median income (est.)
$48,392
IRS SOI 2022
Land Area
54.298 mi²
+ 1.072 mi² water

01Location & Geography

Authoritative geographic identifiers from the U.S. Census Bureau, ANSI, and FIPS standards.

Primary CityMontgomery, AL
CountyMontgomery County (FIPS 01101)
StateAlabama (FIPS 01)
Metro Area (MSA)Montgomery, AL Metro Area (33860)
Census Region / DivisionSouth Region · East South Central Division
Coordinates32.378696, -86.14502
Land / Water Area54.298 mi² land · 1.072 mi² water

02Income & Economics

Distribution of the 22,930 individual tax returns filed in 36117 by adjusted gross income bracket (IRS SOI, 2022).

< $25K
26.2%
$25K–$50K
25.4%
$50K–$75K
16.5%
$75K–$100K
9.7%
$100K–$200K
15.7%
$200K+
6.5%
The $200,000+ bracket accounts for 38% of 36117's total adjusted gross income, from 7% of returns — a concentration that drives the gap between the median ($48,392) and the average.
Estimated median = median adjusted gross income per tax return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Differs from U.S. Census household income.

03Income Over Time

Year-over-year change in 36117's IRS income metrics, 2020–2022.

Median income (2021→2022)
$48,392
▲ 5.3%
Filers earning $200K+
6.5%
▲ 0.2 pt
Total filers
22,930
▼ 1.2%
GET /zipc/v2/zipcodes/36117/soi?year=… $43K 2020 $46K 2021 $48K 2022
Median = adjusted gross income per return, interpolated from IRS SOI brackets. Figures are nominal (not inflation-adjusted).

04Population Trend

Decennial U.S. Census population for the 36117 ZCTA.

2000
37,092
 
2010
50,268
▲ +35.5%
2020
53,172
▲ +5.8%

05USPS Postal Details

Delivery and facility attributes from the monthly USPS dataset.

ZIP ClassificationNon-Unique Zip
Facility TypePost Office
Carrier Route SortD
USPS Finance Number015630
City AliasesMontgomery, Mtgy

06Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36117 in?

ZIP code 36117 is in Montgomery County, Alabama (county FIPS code 01101).

What city is ZIP code 36117?

The primary USPS city for 36117 is Montgomery, AL.

What metro area (MSA) is 36117 in?

36117 is part of the Montgomery, AL Metro Area (MSA code 33860).

What is the population of ZIP code 36117?

The 2020 Census population of 36117 was 53,172 residents.

What is the median income in ZIP code 36117?

Based on IRS Statistics of Income data, the estimated median adjusted gross income per tax return in 36117 is about $48,392, with around 7% of filers reporting $200,000 or more. Note that adjusted gross income is a tax measure and differs from U.S. Census household income.