Jackson, AL · standard
ZIP Code 36545
Clarke County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,941
- 10/sq mi Low-density area
- $46,553
- Median income Below-median income area
- $141,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Jackson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 10th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 23rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 10
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36545 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 36545 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Jackson, Clarke County, Alabama, home to 9,941 residents across 1024.8 square miles, a density of 10 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 36545 reports a modest median household income of $46,553 (24% below the average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,907. Economic pressure is pronounced: 25.2% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 14.7%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $141,200 (20% below the average Alabama ZIP), and median rent is $650; owner occupancy is 67.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clarke County, so 36545 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 36545
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jackson, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36545.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
28 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 36545, Jackson, AL · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
9,941
Population
1024.8
Area (sq mi)
10
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 36545?
41.5
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$46,553
Median Household Income
-24% vs state ZIP avg
$28,907
Per Capita Income
25.2%
Poverty Rate
14.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36545 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Jackson, AL household income vs. every Alabama ZIP code
Median household income among 587 reporting Alabama ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$46,553 26th percentile higher than 26% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Alabama ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,316housing units
4,316
Total Housing Units
3,187
Occupied Units
1,129
Vacant Units
2.67
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$141,200
Median Home Value
-20% vs state ZIP avg
$650
Median Rent
1982
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-0.7%
YoY Change (2024)
173
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+73%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 36545 have decreased 0.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +73% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.7% | 157 |
| 2021 | +0.8% | 159 |
| 2022 | +8.9% | 173 |
| 2023 | +0.8% | 174 |
| 2024 | -0.7% | 173 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 229 business establishments in ZIP 36545, employing approximately 2,846 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,002,000.
229
Businesses
2,846
Employees
$153.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 47 | 20.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 28 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 25 | 10.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 10.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 10.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 4.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 11 | 4.8% |
| Construction | 8 | 3.5% |
| Information | 8 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 2.6% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 5 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.8% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 3 | 1.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 36545 vs 36548 →
ZIP 36545 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36545
Jackson (36545)
9,941 residents
- 36548 1,136
Leroy (36548)
1,136 residents
- 36581 224
Sunflower (36581)
224 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36545 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36545, both outside AL so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (9,941 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 36545 in?
ZIP code 36545 (Jackson) is located in Clarke County, Alabama. Clarke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clarke-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36545?
ZIP code 36545 in Jackson, AL has a population of 9,941 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36545?
The median household income in ZIP 36545 is $46,553, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36545?
The median home value in ZIP 36545 is $141,200, which is 49% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36545?
The largest racial group in ZIP 36545 is African American at 49.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36545?
ZIP code 36545 has 229 business establishments employing approximately 2,846 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36545?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36545 are: Retail trade (47), Finance and insurance (28), Health care and social assistance (25). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36545?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36545 decreased by 0.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 73%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 36545?
In ZIP code 36545, 54.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 36545?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36545 is 21.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 36545?
In ZIP code 36545, approximately 67.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36545?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36545 is 25.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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