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Jacksons Gap, AL · standard

ZIP Code 36861

Tallapoosa County, Alabama - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,264
26/sq mi
$65,577
Median income
$273,500
Median home value
26.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Jacksons Gap pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 38%
home value, US ZIPs
26
people per sq mi
88%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 36861 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 36861 covers 128.0 square miles in Jacksons Gap, Tallapoosa County, Alabama (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,264 residents on file, a density of 26 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 36861 reports a modest median household income of $65,577 (8% above the Alabama average), while per-capita income is $41,484. Local economic indicators show a 13.3% poverty rate alongside 3.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $273,500 (54% above the state average) with median rent at $717 per month, and 88.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 26.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.3, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 36861 in local context, 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 4 additional ZIPs in Tallapoosa County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 36861

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jacksons Gap, AL

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36861.

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 36861, Jacksons Gap, 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

3,264

Population

128.0

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 36861?

53.3

Median Age

45.3%

Male

54.7%

Female

0.7%

Foreign-Born

White 77.4%
African American 10.2%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 3.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$65,577

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$41,484

Per Capita Income

13.3%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

24.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 36861 ranks nationally

Jacksons Gap, AL household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,577 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,882

Total Housing Units

1,188

Occupied Units

694

Vacant Units

2.40

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 88.3%
Renter 11.7%

$273,500

Median Home Value

+54% vs state

$717

Median Rent

1991

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

-6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

315

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+215%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 36861 have decreased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +215% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 211
2021 +11.4% 235
2022 +21.6% 286
2023 +17.5% 335
2024 -6.0% 315

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 31 business establishments in ZIP 36861, employing approximately 121 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,041,000.

31

Businesses

121

Employees

$6.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 25.8%
Construction 5 16.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 12.9%
Other services (except public administration) 4 12.9%

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 36861 vs 35010 →

ZIP 36861 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 36861 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 36861 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 36861 ranks #2 of 3 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
35010 Alexander City, AL 20,816 6.4 mi
36853 Dadeville, AL 8,269 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Tallapoosa County

35010 standard
Alexander City, AL
Pop: 20,816
36853 standard
Dadeville, AL
Pop: 8,269
36850 standard
Camp Hill, AL
Pop: 2,630
36256 standard
Daviston, AL
Pop: 1,570

Related Areas

Tallapoosa County Jacksons Gap, AL Alabama

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 36861 in? ▼
ZIP code 36861 (Jacksons Gap) is located in Tallapoosa County, Alabama. Tallapoosa County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/tallapoosa-al.
What is the population of ZIP code 36861? ▼
ZIP code 36861 in Jacksons Gap, AL has a population of 3,264 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 36861? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 36861 is $65,577, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 36861? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 36861 is $273,500, which is 2% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 36861? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 36861 is White at 77.4%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 36861? ▼
ZIP code 36861 has 31 business establishments employing approximately 121 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 36861? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 36861 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (8), Construction (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 36861? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 36861 decreased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 215%. 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 36861? ▼
In ZIP code 36861, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 26.0% 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 36861? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 36861 is 24.7 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 36861? ▼
In ZIP code 36861, approximately 88.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 11.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36861? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 36861 is 13.3% 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.