36265 ZIP Code — Jacksonville, AL

Calhoun County, Alabama

ZIP code 36265 is located in Jacksonville, Alabama, within Calhoun County. It covers approximately 98.08 square miles and serves a population of 21,802 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256.

About ZIP code 36265

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $159,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 64%.

Median household income is $49,924. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 19% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 36265 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

21,802

population

98.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

36265 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 36265

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36265. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Jacksonville	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

35905 Gadsden (6.9 mi) 36279 Wellington (7 mi) 36277 Weaver (7.4 mi) 36206 Anniston (8.4 mi) 36205 Anniston (9.2 mi) 36250 Alexandria (9.4 mi) 36272 Piedmont (11.1 mi) 36207 Anniston (11.3 mi) 35903 Gadsden (13.5 mi) 35907 Gadsden (14.4 mi) 36201 Anniston (14.8 mi) 36271 Ohatchee (15.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	21,802
Population density	222 / sq mi
State FIPS	01
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	98.08 sq mi
Water area	0.33 sq mi
Latitude	33.8551
Longitude	-85.7760
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	256

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	49.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.9%	4.4%

Demographics & statistics

21,802

Population

222

People per sq mi

35.8

Median age

$49,924

Median household income

$26,025

Per capita income

$159,000

Median home value

$761

Median monthly rent

63.9%

Home ownership

22.4%

Poverty rate

6.6%

Unemployment

6,634

Housing units

24.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

425

Under 5

488

423

5–9

485

446

10–14

511

1,280

15–19

1,467

1,330

20–24

1,525

1,111

25–34

1,274

1,293

35–44

1,482

818

45–54

938

753

55–59

864

680

60–64

780

800

65–74

918

719

75–84

825

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,469	15.9%
18 and over	18,333	84.1%
65 and over	3,429	15.7%
Median age	35.8 years

Race & ethnicity

White 75.9%

Black or African American 17.2%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

Other race 1.2%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	16,829	75.9%
Black or African American	3,823	17.2%
Two or more races	653	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	383	1.7%
Other race	260	1.2%
Asian	159	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	64	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.7%	49.2%	48.3%
$50k – $100k	33.1%	31.6%	29.3%
$100k – $200k	13.4%	16.3%	18.0%
Over $200k	1.8%	2.9%	4.4%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 7.6%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 8.7%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 10.9%

$150k–$200k 3.4%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	7.6%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	8.7%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	10.9%
$150k–$200k	3.4%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$49,924

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.9%

$50k–$100k 13.2%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 22.6%

$200k–$300k 20.4%

$300k–$500k 8.9%

$500k–$1M 2.1%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$159,000
Median rent / month	$761
Owner occupied	63.9%
Renter occupied	36.1%
Vacant	12.6%
Single-family detached	61.2%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	15.9%
Median rooms	5.6
Avg household size (owned)	2.37

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.2%
2010–2019	8.6%
2000–2009	18.1%
1990–1999	17.6%
1980–1989	17.6%
1970–1979	16.1%
1960–1969	9.6%
1950–1959	4.8%
1940–1949	3.5%
1939 or earlier	3.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.9%
1 bedroom	7.7%
2 bedrooms	29.8%
3 bedrooms	43.7%
4 bedrooms	14.2%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	5.3%
1 vehicle	36.1%
2 vehicles	36.8%
3 or more	21.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	10.7%
Electricity	83.8%
Propane / LP gas	4.1%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.8%
No fuel used	0.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,211	37.9%
Cohabiting couple	484	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	1,498	17.7%
Female householder, no spouse	3,277	38.7%
Households with children under 18	2,106	24.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,485	29.3%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	44.3%	41.5%
Married	41.1%	34.3%
Separated	0.8%	2.3%
Widowed	2.9%	8.8%
Divorced	10.9%	13.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 33.9%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 6.3%

Bachelor's degree 14.8%

Graduate / professional 9.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.4%
Bachelor's or higher	24.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	287	4.1%
Kindergarten	97	1.4%
Elementary school	1,555	22.4%
High school	724	10.4%
College / grad school	4,276	61.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Retail trade 15.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.7%

Manufacturing 12.5%

Professional & management 5.7%

Public administration 4.6%

Other services 4.2%

Construction 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.9%

Transportation & utilities 2.3%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 1.6%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.3%
Service	24.9%
Sales & office	26.4%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	13.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	73.5%
Government	22.5%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	86.2%
Carpool	7.5%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	2.9%
Work from home	3.0%
Other means	0.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.7

Poverty

All people 22.4%

Under 18 years 21.6%

18 and over 22.6%

Married-couple families 6.1%

Female-led households 35.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.7%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	2.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	18.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.3%
High blood pressure	36.4%
High cholesterol	31.0%
Diabetes	10.4%
Heart disease	5.9%
Stroke	2.9%
Asthma	10.7%
Arthritis	26.2%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	7.7%
Cancer	5.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	25.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.3%
Depression	28.0%
Fair or poor health	17.7%
Poor mental health	18.2%
Poor physical health	11.0%
No health insurance	16.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.5%
Visited dentist	56.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.3%
Teeth loss	14.8%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,399	7.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.4%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	14.5%
65 and over	42.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	70.5%
Public insurance	35.8%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	2.8%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,889	95.8%
Spanish	99	0.5%
Other Indo-European	65	0.3%
Asian & Pacific Islander	15	0.1%
Other languages	19	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,328	97.8%
Born in same state	21,017	96.4%
Born in different state	13,995	64.2%
Foreign born	311	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	474	2.2%
Not a US citizen	260	54.9%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	3,285	15.1%
Italian	2,852	13.1%
Arab	2,393	11%
English	130	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	56	0.3%
Dutch	32	0.1%
German	27	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.8%
Internet access	94.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36265

What city is ZIP code 36265 in?

ZIP code 36265 is primarily assigned to Jacksonville, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36265 in?

ZIP code 36265 falls within Calhoun County, Alabama.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 36265?

22% of residents in ZIP code 36265 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36265 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 36265 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36265?

The median home value in ZIP code 36265 is $159,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 36265?

ZIP code 36265 has an estimated population of 21,802 residents, with a density of 222 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36265 in?

ZIP code 36265 observes the CST timezone.