36540 ZIP Code – Gainestown, Alabama
36540 is a small ZIP code in Gainestown, Alabama, part of Clarke County with a population of approximately 1,050 residents. The median household income is $27,254 — well below the Alabama average and well below the national average. Housing consists of 47% single-family (increasing).
Unemployment stands at 24.3%, which is well above the U.S. rate. An estimated 30.3% of the population falls below the poverty line, well above the national figure. Bachelor's degree attainment is 5.3%, well below the national average. At 36.5, the median age is below the national figure. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 36470, 36480, 36482.
ZIP Code 36540 Data
Population
1,050
Median Household Income
$27,254
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
Not provided
Median Age
36.5
Unemployment Rate
24.3%
Poverty Rate
30.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.3%
County
Clarke County
State
Alabama
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ZIP 36540 vs. Alabama vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 36540 | AL Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,050 | 7,880 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $27k | $56k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $155k | $258k |
| Median Rent | — | $849 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 36.5 | 42.1 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 24.3% | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 30.3% | 17.6% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 5.3% | 19.9% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 36470 – Perdue Hill
- 36480 – Uriah
- 36482 – Whatley
- 36545 – Jackson
- 36445 – Frisco City
- 36550 – Little River
- 36548 – Leroy
- 36444 – Franklin
- 36439 – Excel
- 36451 – Grove Hill
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 36470 | PERDUE HILL | Not provided | Not provided |
| 36480 | URIAH | 1,735 | $66,103 |
| 36482 | WHATLEY | 825 | Not provided |
| 36545 | JACKSON | 8,818 | $52,027 |
| 36445 | FRISCO CITY | 5,115 | $37,450 |