What to know about ZIP 36121
ZIP code 36121 covers ZIP 36121 with a population of about 6,179.
At a glance, the area shows median age of 30.9 versus a U.S. median of about 38.9.
It sits in the MONTGOMERY (SELMA) media market.
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ZIP Code 36121 — undefined, undefined Demographics & Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.
Working Class
At a glance
Population
6,179
Density
N/A
Median income
$48,804
-35% vs US avg
Home value
$110,200
-68% vs US avg
Median rent
$855
-26% vs US avg
Timezone
N/A
Overview of ZIP Code 36121
Income and economy in ZIP 36121
Median household income in ZIP 36121 is about $48,804 — about 35% below the U.S. median ($75,149).
On socioeconomic markers, US5 shows a poverty rate of 34.7%; unemployment rate near 5.8%; 17.7% of adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (about 16.0 points below the national share (33.7%)).
Labor and commute patterns include leading industry context around Healthcare, Retail trade, and Administrative support; about 2.0% of workers reporting work-from-home (about 13.2 points below the U.S. share (15.2%)); a mean commute of about 180.0 minutes (U.S. average near 26.8).
Housing and affordability in ZIP 36121
Median home value is about $110,200 — about 68% below the U.S. median home value ($348,079).
Housing tenure and rents show median gross rent around $855 (about 26% below the U.S. median rent ($1,163)), and owner-occupancy near 41.1% (about 24.3 points below the national owner-occupancy rate (65.4%)).
To comfortably buy a median-priced home in ZIP 36121, a household would need roughly $30,000 in annual income under a 20% down, 30-year loan at 6.8% (illustrative), keeping housing costs near 28% of income. Estimated monthly PITI is about $708. That sits below the local median household income ($48,804), suggesting the typical household income is closer to a workable buy-in level under these assumptions. Rates, taxes, insurance, and HOA fees vary — treat this as a planning estimate, not a lender quote.