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 Moderate-density area
- $65,577
- Median income Near-median income area
- $273,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 26.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 36861 (Jacksons Gap, AL) fell -6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 335.5 in 2023 to 315.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Alabama ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,484. The poverty rate is 13.3%, with unemployment at 3.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $273,500 (54% above the average Alabama ZIP), while 88.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $717.
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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 more in Tallapoosa County, so 36861 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 36861
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Jacksons Gap, AL
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 36861.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
8 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 36861?
53.3
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
Female
0.7%
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?
$65,577
Median Household Income
+8% vs state ZIP avg
$41,484
Per Capita Income
13.3%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 36861 ranks among Alabama ZIPs
Jacksons Gap, 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)
$65,577 Top 35% higher than 65% of 587 Alabama ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,882housing units
1,882
Total Housing Units
1,188
Occupied Units
694
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$273,500
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 35010
Alexander City (35010)
20,816 residents
- 36853 8,269
Dadeville (36853)
8,269 residents
- 36861 3,264
Jacksons Gap (36861)
3,264 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 36861 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 36861 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 36853
Dadeville (36853)
$73,594 median income
- 36861
Jacksons Gap (36861)
$65,577 median income
- 35010
Alexander City (35010)
$51,338 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 36861, 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 (3,264 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 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.
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