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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36078

Elmore County · Montgomery, AL

Typical home value

$192,701[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.4%
5-year / yr
+4.2%
10-year / yr
+5.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-32.2%
vs metro
-6.1%
vs state
-1.7%
ZIP 36078 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36078 in AL

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 36078 is worth $192,701 — 6.1% below the Montgomery, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.4%. The effective property tax rate is 0.2%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
0.2%[3]
Typical annual tax
$446[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Elmore County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Relatively Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Very Low

#Who lives here

Population
13,767[3]
Median household income
$69,289[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Elmore County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+188[5]
Moved in
2,389
Moved out
2,201

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Tallassee Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Tallassee City

    592 students

  • Tallassee High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Tallassee City

    487 students

  • Southside Middle School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Tallassee City

    431 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$974
Loan principal$154,161
Down payment$38,540
Total interest paid$196,624

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,172
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
41st percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
15th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36078?
The typical home in 36078 is worth $192,701, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36078?
Home values in 36078 are up 3.4% over the past year, and up 4.2% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 36078?
The effective property tax rate in 36078 is 0.2% — roughly $446 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36078?
ZIP code 36078 has a population of 13,767 and a median household income of $69,289.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Montgomery, AL

    Typical home
    $194,777
    Gross yield
    7.8%
  • AL

    Typical home
    $188,967
    Gross yield
  • Autaugaville, AL

    Typical home
    $205,115
    Gross yield
  • AL

    Typical home
    $177,903
    Gross yield
  • White Hall, AL

    Typical home
    $177,398
    Gross yield
  • Coosada, AL

    Typical home
    $213,320
    Gross yield

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