| ZIP Code | 36540 |
|---|---|
| City | Gainestown |
| State | Alabama (AL) |
| County | Clarke County |
| Area Code | 251 |
| Elevation | 156 ft |
| Latitude | 31.448949 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -87.675843 |
| Timezone | Chicago (DST) |
| FIPS | 01025 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 36.5 yrs ↓ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.64 |
| Below Poverty | 30.3% ▲ 203% above avg |
| College Grads | 19.0% ▼ 51% below avg |
| Unemployment | 24.3% ▲ 397% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 79 (17%) |
| HS Graduate | 223 (48.1%) |
| Some College | 31 (6.7%) |
| Associates | 43 (9.3%) |
| Bachelors | 61 (13.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 27 (5.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $33,500 ▼ 56% below avg ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Total Units | 407 |
| Vacant Units | 83 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 407 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 83 |
| Owner Occupied | 84.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.64 |
ZIP code 36540 is located in Gainestown, Alabama, within Clarke County. With a population of 854, this is a sparsely populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 36.5 years. Economically, 36540 is a lower-income ZIP code: the median household income of $33,500 is well below the national average.
The population of 36540 is majority Black (66.63%). Residents are less-educated — 19.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 30.3%. Household income has grown by 2% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 36540 stands at 24.3%, which is more than double the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 90%.
Overall, ZIP code 36540 in Gainestown, AL is characterized as lower-income, less-educated, a relatively young community, and predominantly owner-occupied.