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U.S. ZIP Code · AL36117

Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL

Typical home value

$256,841[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.6%
5-year / yr
+5.5%
10-year / yr
+4.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-9.6%
vs metro
+25.2%
vs state
+31.0%
ZIP 36117 location in AL
Location of ZIP 36117 in AL

Price history

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

The typical home in 36117 is worth $256,841 — 25.2% above the Montgomery, AL median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,407 a month — a 6.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.3%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,407[2]
Gross yield
6.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.3%[3]
Typical annual tax
$846[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
53,172[3]
Median household income
$74,720[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-1,096[5]
Moved in
4,695
Moved out
5,791

Schools

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

Public schools
9
Elementary
6
Middle
1
High
1
  • Park Crossing High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Montgomery County

    871 students

  • Carr Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Montgomery County

    725 students

  • Halcyon Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Montgomery County

    615 students

  • Garrett Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Montgomery County

    575 students

  • Dozier Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Montgomery County

    392 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 yield6.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.9%
Annual rent$16,888

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$1,299
Loan principal$205,473
Down payment$51,368
Total interest paid$262,069

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 ratio1.13
Monthly cost to own$1,583
Monthly rent$1,407

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

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
71st percentile[1]
Rental yield
8th percentile[2]
Property tax
73rd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 36117?
The typical home in 36117 is worth $256,841, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 36117?
Home values in 36117 are up 2.6% over the past year, and up 5.5% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 36117?
A typical home in 36117 rents for about $1,407 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 36117?
The effective property tax rate in 36117 is 0.3% — roughly $846 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 36117?
ZIP code 36117 has a population of 53,172 and a median household income of $74,720.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Elmore, AL

    Typical home
    $241,968
    Gross yield
  • Montgomery, AL

    Typical home
    $240,773
    Gross yield
  • Prattville, AL

    Typical home
    $236,077
    Gross yield
    9.2%
  • Wetumpka, AL

    Typical home
    $231,749
    Gross yield
  • Billingsley, AL

    Typical home
    $230,650
    Gross yield
  • Prattville, AL

    Typical home
    $290,787
    Gross yield
    7.9%

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