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Emerald Mountain, AL
Census-designated place in Elmore County, Alabama. ZIP codes: 36093.
Population
3,535
Land area
16.1sq mi
People per sq mi
220
ZIP codes
1
Emerald Mountain and its ZIP codes
Emerald Mountain at a glance
- Emerald Mountain is about 2.2 times as dense as Alabama as a whole.
- The median household income is $123,347, 93% above the Alabama median of $63,999.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $321,300 (53% above Alabama).
Local data for Emerald Mountain, AL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Emerald Mountain, AL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$123,347
Poverty rate
2.2%
Median home value
$321,300
Homeownership
96.1%
Bachelor's or higher
43.0%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
24.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (899), German Americans (675), Mexican Americans (151).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Elmore County. PPP loans are for Emerald Mountain.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,058
22,162 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,485
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$655M
FY 2026, $7,450 per person
How people get to work
Emerald Mountain, AL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled4.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked11.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home5.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Emerald Mountain, AL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
580
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
311
1.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 34°F
54.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Emerald Mountain, AL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
11.4%
U.S. 12.1% -0.7 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
ZIP codes in Emerald Mountain
1 in or overlapping Emerald Mountain. Population shown
Cities near Emerald Mountain
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RedlandCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 24.1 |
| Blue RidgeCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 7.8 |
| WetumpkaCity | 8.6 mi | 11.1 |
| Pike RoadCity | 12 mi | 34 |
| TallasseeCity | 13 mi | 11.4 |
| MontgomeryCity | 13 mi | 159.9 |
| ShorterTown | 14 mi | 4.5 |
| EclecticTown | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| CoosadaTown | 15 mi | 6.9 |
| MillbrookCity | 17 mi | 14.4 |
| ElmoreTown | 17 mi | 6.3 |
| FranklinTown | 17 mi | 15.1 |
| ReeltownCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 7.5 |
| HoltvilleCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 21.6 |
| DeatsvilleTown | 20 mi | 4.8 |
| FitzpatrickCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 4.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Emerald Mountain, AL in?
- Emerald Mountain is in Elmore County, Alabama.
- What ZIP codes are in Emerald Mountain, AL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Emerald Mountain include 36093.
- What is the population of Emerald Mountain, AL?
- About 3,535 people live in Emerald Mountain, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Emerald Mountain?
- Nearby places include Redland (3.7 mi), Blue Ridge (7 mi), Wetumpka (8.6 mi), Pike Road (12 mi), Tallassee (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023