Zip code 36540: Gainestown, Alabama

Q: What city is zip code 36540?

36540 is assigned to Gainestown, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 36540 in?

36540 is in Clarke County, Alabama.

Q: What is the population of 36540?

About 872 people live in 36540, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 36540?

The median household income in 36540 is $29,609.

Q: What zip codes are near 36540?

The closest zip codes to 36540 are 36480, 36470, 36545, 36445, 36482.

Residential delivery areaClarke CountyCentral Time

Population

872

Median household income

$30K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

—

U.S. $333K

Median rent

—

U.S. $1,413

Median age

36.5

U.S. 38.9

Land area

43 sq mi

20 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 36540

36540 is a rural zip code in Gainestown, Alabama (Clarke County), covering 43 sq mi of land. About 872 people live here, or 20 per square mile. The median resident is 36.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $29,609 a year, about 37% of the national median of $80,734. 35.3% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). 87% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners.

17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 29.6 minutes each way, and 0% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in police and fire protection; office and administrative support; and healthcare.

How 36540 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Unemployment rate21.3%
99th
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AL 4.7%12th of 612 in AL
Income inequality (Gini)0.651
99th
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AL 0.4793rd of 603 in AL
Poverty rate35.3%
98th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AL 15.6%34th of 607 in AL
Housing vacancy30.6%
98th
U.S. 10.1% · AL 14.5%70th of 606 in AL
Residents under 1832.2%
98th
U.S. 22% · AL 22.2%27th of 616 in AL
Homeownership rate86.6%
91st
StrengthU.S. 65.2% · AL 70.2%148th of 605 in AL
Healthcare workers13.2%
89th
U.S. 9.7% · AL 9.9%108th of 612 in AL
Average commute29.6 min
72nd
U.S. 26.4 min · AL 25.5 min218th of 587 in AL
Uninsured rate8.9%
65th
U.S. 8.4% · AL 9.2%289th of 614 in AL
Veterans6.9%
65th
U.S. 6.2% · AL 7.7%288th of 615 in AL
Median age36.5
31st
U.S. 38.9 · AL 39.3495th of 616 in AL
Diversity index32.8
27th
U.S. 61.4 · AL 52.8351st of 616 in AL
Per capita income$28,891
16th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AL $36,087366th of 614 in AL
Bachelor's degree or higher16.5%
13th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AL 28.4%316th of 612 in AL
Median earnings per worker$34,429
7th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AL $43,396475th of 605 in AL
Residents 65 and older9.3%
6th
U.S. 17.2% · AL 17.8%585th of 616 in AL
Self-employed workers5%
4th
U.S. 10% · AL 9.1%499th of 612 in AL
Population density20/sq mi
3rd
U.S. 95/sq mi · AL 100/sq mi486th of 616 in AL
Government workers6.8%
3rd
U.S. 14.5% · AL 16.6%567th of 612 in AL
Population872
1st
U.S. 334,922,499 · AL 5,086,768527th of 616 in AL
Median household income$29,609
1st
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AL $63,999565th of 582 in AL
Work from home0%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AL 8.8%547th of 612 in AL
Broadband access52.6%
1st
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AL 87.5%596th of 605 in AL
Foreign-born residents0%
1st
U.S. 14.1% · AL 4%514th of 616 in AL
Tech workers0%
1st
U.S. 3.8% · AL 2.7%464th of 612 in AL

Measure	36540	Clarke	AL	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AL
Unemployment rateWeakness	21.3%	9.2%	4.7%	5.2%	99th	12th of 612
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.651	0.532	0.479	0.483	99th	3rd of 603
Poverty rateWeakness	35.3%	20.1%	15.6%	12.5%	98th	34th of 607
Housing vacancy	30.6%	28.3%	14.5%	10.1%	98th	70th of 606
Residents under 18	32.2%	21.5%	22.2%	22%	98th	27th of 616
Homeownership rateStrength	86.6%	70.8%	70.2%	65.2%	91st	148th of 605
Healthcare workers	13.2%	10.8%	9.9%	9.7%	89th	108th of 612
Average commute	29.6 min	25.1 min	25.5 min	26.4 min	72nd	218th of 587
Uninsured rate	8.9%	7.5%	9.2%	8.4%	65th	289th of 614
Veterans	6.9%	7%	7.7%	6.2%	65th	288th of 615
Median age	36.5	42.8	39.3	38.9	31st	495th of 616
Diversity index	32.8	53.9	52.8	61.4	27th	351st of 616
Per capita incomeWeakness	$28,891	$31,921	$36,087	$44,673	16th	366th of 614
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	16.5%	15%	28.4%	35.7%	13th	316th of 612
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$34,429	$37,192	$43,396	$49,666	7th	475th of 605
Residents 65 and older	9.3%	21.1%	17.8%	17.2%	6th	585th of 616
Self-employed workers	5%	8.8%	9.1%	10%	4th	499th of 612
Population density	20/sq mi	18/sq mi	100/sq mi	95/sq mi	3rd	486th of 616
Government workers	6.8%	13.6%	16.6%	14.5%	3rd	567th of 612
Population	872	22,543	5,086,768	334,922,499	1st	527th of 616
Median household incomeWeakness	$29,609	$49,249	$63,999	$80,734	1st	565th of 582
Work from home	0%	3%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	547th of 612
Broadband accessWeakness	52.6%	73.7%	87.5%	91%	1st	596th of 605
Foreign-born residents	0%	1.1%	4%	14.1%	1st	514th of 616
Tech workers	0%	0.9%	2.7%	3.8%	1st	464th of 612

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

13%

Under 5

19%

5–17

10%

18–24

25–34

35–44

18%

45–54

15%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

36.5

Under 18

32.2%

65 and over

9.3%

Race and ethnicity

White14%
Black81%
Hispanic6%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial0%

Diversity index

32.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

97.2%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

100%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 329
Average household size: 2.7
Family households: 45.6%
Married couples: 25.5%
Living alone: 54.4%
Veterans (of adults): 6.9%
Male / female: 26% / 74%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

38%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

15%

$75–100k

11%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

36540

$29,609

Clarke Co.

$49,249

Alabama

$63,999

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$28,891

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

35.3%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

11.6%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.651

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

36540

—

Clarke Co.

$121,700

Alabama

$209,900

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

36540

—

Clarke Co.

$782

Alabama

$1,007

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

58%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

39%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 474
Owner-occupied: 86.6%
Vacant: 30.6%
Median year built: 1981
Median rooms: 5.4
Renters paying 30%+ of income: —
Renters paying 50%+ of income: —
Home value to income: —

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

90%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

10–19

14%

20–29

31%

30–44

40%

45–59

0.4%

60+

10%

Average commute

29.6 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

21.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

57%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Police and fire

19%

Office and admin

19%

Healthcare

13%

Production

13%

Business and finance

11%

Construction and repair

10%

Management

Transportation and moving

Sales

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Education

Legal and social services

Arts, media and sports

Food service

Cleaning and personal care

Farming, fishing and forestry

Industries

Manufacturing

29%

Health care and social assistance

18%

Construction

16%

Finance, insurance and real estate

12%

Retail

Restaurants and hotels

Education

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Other services

Wholesale

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$34,429

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.8%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.2%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	36540	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$47,664	$74,888
Service	—	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,156	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	—	$49,199
Production and transportation	$24,688	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

21%

High school

33%

Some college

13%

Associate's

16%

Bachelor's

14%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 78.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.5%
Graduate or professional degree: 2.2%
Households with broadband: 52.6%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 32.5%
No internet access: 47.1%
Without health insurance: 8.9%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Gainestown
State: Alabama
County: Clarke County
Center point: 31.4489° N, 87.6758° W
Land area: 43 sq mi
Water area: 0.9 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Zip codes near 36540

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
36480	Uriah, AL	7.7 mi	1,293	$49,342	$163,100
36470	Perdue Hill, AL	7.9 mi	0	—	—
36545	Jackson, AL	12 mi	8,673	$46,553	$141,200
36445	Frisco City, AL	13 mi	5,146	$39,421	$102,600
36482	Whatley, AL	13 mi	566	$69,671	$103,800
36550	Little River, AL	14 mi	592	—	—
36457	Megargel, AL · PO box	15 mi	—	—	—
36458	Mexia, AL · PO box	16 mi	—	—	—
36449	Goodway, AL · PO box	17 mi	—	—	—
36548	Leroy, AL	18 mi	1,183	$78,676	$202,700
36451	Grove Hill, AL	18 mi	4,842	$54,417	$152,400
36444	Franklin, AL	19 mi	666	$60,144	$105,600

Questions about 36540

What city is zip code 36540?

36540 is assigned to Gainestown, Alabama. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 36540 in?

36540 is in Clarke County, Alabama.

What is the population of 36540?

About 872 people live in 36540, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 36540 in?

36540 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 36540?

The median household income in 36540 is $29,609.

What zip codes are near 36540?

The closest zip codes to 36540 are 36480, 36470, 36545, 36445, 36482.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 36540, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.