City

Gainestown, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Clarke County  ·  Alabama

👥854Population
💰$33,500Median HH Income▼ 56% below avg
🎂36.5Median Age
🎓19.0%College Grads▼ 51% below avg
📊24.3%Unemployment▲ 397% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 30.7% Female 69.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 27.8%Hispanic: 5.6%Black: 66.6%Race
White27.8%
Hispanic5.6%
Black66.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
12%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
17%
45–64
30%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.5 yrs
Avg HH Size2.64
Below Poverty30.3% ▲ 203% above avg
College Grads19.0% ▼ 51% below avg
Unemployment24.3% ▲ 397% above avg
No HS Diploma79 (17%)
HS Graduate223 (48.1%)
Some College31 (6.7%)
Associates43 (9.3%)
Bachelors61 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree27 (5.8%)

Education

No HS: 17%HS Grad: 48.1%Some College: 6.7%Associates: 9.3%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 5.8%Edu
No HS17.0%
HS Grad48.1%
Some College6.7%
Associates9.3%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate5.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
50%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
3%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
9%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$33,500 ▼ 56% below avg
Total Housing Units407
Vacant Units83

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
7%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
6%
15–30 min
66%
30–45 min
23%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
11%
1960s–1970s
25%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
53%
About Gainestown, AL

Gainestown is a city in Alabama, located in Clarke County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 854 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.5 years.

Economically, Gainestown is a lower-income community. The median household income of $33,500 is well below the national average. Approximately 30.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 24.3%, more than double the national average.

The population of Gainestown is less-educated. 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority Black (66.63%).

Gainestown, AL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Alabama.

ZIP Codes in Gainestown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36540 854 $33,500 24.3% 19.0% 84.6%