City

Jacksons Gap, AL

1 ZIP code  ·  Tallapoosa County  ·  Alabama

👥2,805Population
💰$63,694Median HH Income▼ 17% below avg
🎂53.3Median Age
🏠$278,100Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓42.4%College Grads▲ 9% above avg
📊8.0%Unemployment▲ 63% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.2% Female 50.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 77.4%Black: 10.5%Asian: 0.3%Other: 7.8%Race
White77.4%
Black10.5%
Asian0.3%
Other7.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
12%
18–24
8%
25–44
21%
45–64
29%
65+
15%

Key Indicators

Median Age53.3 yrs
Avg HH Size2.47
Below Poverty12.5% ▲ 25% above avg
College Grads42.4% ▲ 9% above avg
Unemployment8.0% ▲ 63% above avg
No HS Diploma24 (1.2%)
HS Graduate503 (26.2%)
Some College309 (16.1%)
Associates271 (14.1%)
Bachelors242 (12.6%)
Graduate Degree572 (29.8%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 16.1%Associates: 14.1%Bachelors: 12.6%Graduate: 29.8%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College16.1%
Associates14.1%
Bachelors12.6%
Graduate29.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 90.1%Renter: 9.9%Tenure
Owner90.1%
Renter9.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
11%
Over $500k
35%

Financials

Median HH Income$63,694 ▼ 17% below avg
Median Home Value$278,100 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$696/mo
Total Housing Units1,982
Vacant Units847

Income Distribution

Under $25k
22%
$25k–$50k
16%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
42%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
19%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
55%
About Jacksons Gap, AL

Jacksons Gap is a city in Alabama, located in Tallapoosa County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,805 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 53.3 years.

Economically, Jacksons Gap is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $63,694 is below the national average. Approximately 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 8.0%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Jacksons Gap is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $278,100, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $696 per month. Homeownership is high at 90.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Jacksons Gap is well-educated. 42.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (77.43%).

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

ZIP Codes in Jacksons Gap
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
36861 2,805 $63,694 $278,100 $696 8.0% 42.4% 90.1%