36078 ZIP Code
Tallassee, Alabama
December 17, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 36078 |
| City/Town: | Tallassee |
| County: | Elmore |
| State: | Alabama |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 13,398 |
| Median Household Income: | $61,574 |
| Per Capita Income: | $31,139 |
| Total Housing Units: | 5,814 |
| Median Home Value: | $167,000 |
| Land Area: | 177.4 sq miles
459.6 sq km |
| Water Area: | 5.7 sq miles
14.6 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 32.5470, -85.9427 |
Population Information (36078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 13,398 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 6,160 | 46.0% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 7,238 | 54.0% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 39.9 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 747 | 5.6% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 636 | 4.7% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 913 | 6.8% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,058 | 7.9% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 789 | 5.9% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 1,781 | 13.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 1,586 | 11.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 1,463 | 10.9% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 975 | 7.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 684 | 5.1% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,906 | 14.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 588 | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 272 | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (36078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $167,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.5 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $837 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 5,814 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 5,220 | 89.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 594 | 10.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 3,658 | 70.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 1,562 | 29.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (36078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 9,255 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 388 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 802 | 8.7% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,712 | 40.1% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,136 | 23.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 757 | 8.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 992 | 10.7% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 468 | 5.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.1% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.8% | 34.3% |
Income Information (36078 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $61,574 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,714 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $66,760 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $31,139 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (36078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 6,445 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 5,978 | 92.8% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 467 | 7.2% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,612 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 5,032 | 84.2% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 752 | 12.6% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 194 | 3.2% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (36078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,888 | 73.8% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 3,081 | 23.0% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 56 | 0.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 0 | 0.0% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 373 | 2.8% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 113 | 0.8% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 210 | 1.6% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 183 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 27 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (36078 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 377 | 7.2% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 216 | 4.1% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 462 | 8.9% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 560 | 10.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 580 | 11.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,182 | 22.6% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 650 | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 484 | 9.3% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 441 | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 268 | 5.1% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (36078 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 4,970 | 83.1% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 464 | 7.8% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 22 | 0.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 133 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 187 | 3.1% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 163 | 2.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 25.5 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (36078 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 45 | 0.8% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 340 | 5.7% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 907 | 15.2% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 191 | 3.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 826 | 13.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 455 | 7.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 17 | 0.3% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 315 | 5.3% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 430 | 7.2% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 1,575 | 26.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 353 | 5.9% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 229 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 295 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (36078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 11.0% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (36078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 12,063 | 90.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 8,898 | 66.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,195 | 38.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,219 | 9.1% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (36078 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 3,726 | 71.4% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,168 | 41.5% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,130 | 21.6% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 388 | 7.4% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 118 | 2.3% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 846 | 16.2% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (36078 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,245 | 73.0% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 0 | 0.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 55 | 0.9% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 185 | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 44 | 0.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 76 | 1.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 0 | 0.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 1,140 | 19.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 69 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (36078 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 21 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 287 | 4.9% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 859 | 14.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 804 | 13.8% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,003 | 17.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,022 | 17.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 258 | 4.4% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 676 | 11.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 206 | 3.5% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 678 | 11.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (36078 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 79 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 182 | 3.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,174 | 20.2% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,474 | 59.8% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 781 | 13.4% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 124 | 2.1% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (36078 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 562 | 10.8% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 527 | 10.1% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,975 | 76.1% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 32 | 0.6% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 82 | 1.6% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 14 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 28 | 0.5% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (36078 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 448 | 8.6% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 1,212 | 23.2% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 1,991 | 38.1% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,569 | 30.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (36078 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 528 | 14.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 506 | 13.8% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 464 | 12.7% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 682 | 18.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 934 | 25.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 286 | 7.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 248 | 6.8% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 10 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (36078 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,172 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $410 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $837 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.51 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.61 | 2.38 |
Households (36078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 5,220 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,210 | 42.3% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 862 | 16.5% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,019 | 19.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 1,767 | 33.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 1,635 | 31.3% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,900 | 36.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.54 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.08 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (36078 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 5,023 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,687 | 33.6% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 2,327 | 46.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 235 | 4.7% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 661 | 13.2% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,660 | 33.0% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (36078 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 2,770 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 128 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 167 | 6.0% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 1,226 | 44.3% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 529 | 19.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 720 | 26.0% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (36078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 10,651 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,046 | 9.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 13,282 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,598 | 19.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 119 | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,249 | 48.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,230 | 47.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (36078 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 12,188 | 91.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 1,115 | 8.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 401 | 36.0% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 714 | 64.0% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 218 | 19.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (36078 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 13,167 | 98.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 62 | 0.5% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 231 | 372.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 231 | 372.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 231 | 372.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 39 | 62.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 145 | 233.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (36078 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 12,651 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 12,306 | 97.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 345 | 2.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 208 | 1.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 40 | 0.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 81 | 0.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 16 | 0.1% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (36078 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 5,220 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 4,731 | 90.6% | 89.4% |
Tallassee, AL36078