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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
$46,553
Median income
$141,200
Median home value
16.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
23th 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 Alabama average), while per-capita income is $28,907. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 14.7%. The typical home here is valued at $141,200 (20% below the state average); renters pay a median of $650 monthly, and 67.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clarke County, so you can benchmark 36545 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 36545?

41.5

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 45.3%
African American 49.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%

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

$28,907

Per Capita Income

25.2%

Poverty Rate

14.7%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36545 ranks nationally

Jackson, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$46,553 10th percentile higher than 10% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,316

Total Housing Units

3,187

Occupied Units

1,129

Vacant Units

2.67

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.4%
Renter 32.6%

$141,200

Median Home Value

-20% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36545 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
36548 Leroy, AL 1,136 5.7 mi
36581 Sunflower, AL 224 9.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clarke County

36784 standard
Thomasville, AL
Pop: 7,754
36451 standard
Grove Hill, AL
Pop: 4,977
36524 standard
Coffeeville, AL
Pop: 1,232
36482 standard
Whatley, AL
Pop: 1,090
36751 standard
Lower Peach Tree, AL
Pop: 945
36540 standard
Gainestown, AL
Pop: 691

Related Areas

Clarke County Jackson, AL Alabama

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.