| ZIP Code | 36026 |
|---|---|
| City | Equality |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Coosa County |
| Area Code | 334 |
| Elevation | 634 ft |
| Latitude | 32.77548 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -86.130993 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01037 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 52.6 yrs ↓ 10% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.18 |
| Below Poverty | 9.0% ▼ 10% below avg |
| College Grads | 34.1% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 0.0% ▼ 100% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 2 (0.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 267 (26.2%) |
| Some College | 108 (10.6%) |
| Associates | 295 (28.9%) |
| Bachelors | 67 (6.6%) |
| Graduate Degree | 281 (27.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $99,737 ▲ 31% above avg ↑ 124% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $285,900 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Total Units | 986 |
| Vacant Units | 394 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 986 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 394 |
| Owner Occupied | 96.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 3.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.18 |
ZIP code 36026 is located in Equality, Alabama, within Coosa County. With a population of 1,290, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a mature community — the median age is 52.6 years. Economically, 36026 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $99,737 is above the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 36026 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $285,900 is near the national average. Homeownership is strong here — 96.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community.
The population of 36026 is primarily White (96.28%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.0%. Household income has grown by 124% since 2019.
About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 58%.
Overall, ZIP code 36026 in Equality, AL is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a mature community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 1,290 residents, a median household income of $99,737, and a median home value of $285,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Alabama.