36256 ZIP Code — Daviston, AL

Tallapoosa County, Alabama

ZIP code 36256 is located in Daviston, Alabama, within Tallapoosa County. It covers approximately 94.86 square miles and serves a population of 1,376 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 256/334.

About ZIP code 36256

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 89%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $55,500. 41% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 31 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 36256 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,376
population
94.86
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Central (CT)
timezone
36256 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 36256

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 36256. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City Status
Daviston Acceptable
Daviston Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
36276 Wadley (8.2 mi) 36255 Cragford (9.9 mi) 36861 Jacksons Gap (12.7 mi) 36853 Dadeville (14.1 mi) 35010 Alexander City (15.2 mi) 36850 Camp Hill (15.8 mi) 36251 Ashland (16.7 mi) 36862 Lafayette (17.3 mi)
Demographics updated 05/2026
Population
Total population 1,376
Population density 15 / sq mi
State FIPS 01
County FIPS 123
Geography
Land area 94.86 sq mi
Water area 0.88 sq mi
Latitude 33.0311
Longitude -85.7057
Timezone Central (CT)
Area code 256/334
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.6% 52.1% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 37.3% 31.2% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 10.5% 13.9% 18.0%
Over $200k 1.7% 2.8% 4.4%

Demographics & statistics

1,376
Population
15
People per sq mi
43.6
Median age
$55,500
Median household income
$28,583
Per capita income
$139,500
Median home value
$629
Median monthly rent
89.1%
Home ownership
10.4%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
656
Housing units
15.1%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
7
Under 5
9
64
5–9
76
52
10–14
63
31
15–19
38
39
20–24
46
48
25–34
57
85
35–44
102
78
45–54
94
43
55–59
51
57
60–64
68
46
65–74
54
66
75–84
78
11
85+
13
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1831923.2%
18 and over1,05776.8%
65 and over26819.5%
Median age43.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 90.8%
Black or African American 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Other race 0.6%
Two or more races 0.3%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,25790.8%
Black or African American1047.5%
Hispanic or Latino90.6%
Other race90.6%
Two or more races40.3%
Asian10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 50.6% 52.1% 48.3%
$50k – $100k 37.3% 31.2% 29.3%
$100k – $200k 10.5% 13.9% 18.0%
Over $200k 1.7% 2.8% 4.4%
Under $10k 10.5%
$10k–$15k 5.3%
$15k–$25k 4.4%
$25k–$35k 7.1%
$35k–$50k 19.2%
$50k–$75k 24.5%
$75k–$100k 11.6%
$100k–$150k 9.0%
$150k–$200k 6.0%
$200k+ 2.4%
Range% of households
Under $10k10.5%
$10k–$15k5.3%
$15k–$25k4.4%
$25k–$35k7.1%
$35k–$50k19.2%
$50k–$75k24.5%
$75k–$100k11.6%
$100k–$150k9.0%
$150k–$200k6.0%
$200k+2.4%
Median income$55,500

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 18.9%
$50k–$100k 23.9%
$100k–$150k 10.3%
$150k–$200k 9.2%
$200k–$300k 30.5%
$300k–$500k 4.6%
$500k–$1M 2.1%
$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$139,500
Median rent / month$629
Owner occupied89.1%
Renter occupied10.9%
Vacant18.3%
Single-family detached76.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes21.8%
Median rooms5.9
Avg household size (owned)2.30

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20195.7%
2000–200912.8%
1990–199911.9%
1980–198911.9%
1970–197918.9%
1960–196912.9%
1950–195916.4%
1940–19497.5%
1939 or earlier1.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)0.0%
1 bedroom0.1%
2 bedrooms16.3%
3 bedrooms64.4%
4 bedrooms16.7%
5+ bedrooms2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle3.1%
1 vehicle41.3%
2 vehicles25.9%
3 or more29.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas32.1%
Electricity53.7%
Propane / LP gas8.8%
Fuel oil0.2%
Wood5.1%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family26645.2%
Cohabiting couple81.4%
Male householder, no spouse13723.3%
Female householder, no spouse17730.1%
Households with children under 1814324.3%
Households with seniors (65+)22638.4%
Average household size2.34

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married27.5%23.5%
Married50.2%46.6%
Separated1.6%0.2%
Widowed10.9%20.4%
Divorced9.9%9.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.2%
Some HS, no diploma 6.2%
HS graduate 33.1%
Some college, no degree 26.7%
Associate's degree 12.6%
Bachelor's degree 6.2%
Graduate / professional 8.9%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher87.6%
Bachelor's or higher15.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool112.9%
Kindergarten82.1%
Elementary school19852.2%
High school6116.1%
College / grad school10126.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%
Manufacturing 14.1%
Other services 11.9%
Public administration 11.9%
Retail trade 11.3%
Construction 10.9%
Agriculture & mining 5.7%
Professional & management 4.3%
Finance & real estate 2.8%
Transportation & utilities 2.0%
Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%
Information 0.9%
Wholesale trade 0.6%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts19.6%
Service23.5%
Sales & office18.7%
Natural resources & construction15.7%
Production & transportation22.4%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector75.0%
Government20.7%
Self-employed4.3%
Unpaid family workers0.0%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone86.4%
Carpool9.8%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.7%
Work from home1.7%
Other means0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)31.1

Poverty

All people 10.4%
Under 18 years 11.0%
18 and over 10.2%
Married-couple families 4.9%
Female-led households 36.5%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security41.3%
Retirement income33.3%
Supplemental Security7.3%
Cash public assistance0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP15.3%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity39.6%
High blood pressure43.9%
High cholesterol37.6%
Diabetes13.7%
Heart disease8.2%
Stroke4.1%
Asthma10.2%
Arthritis35.0%
Kidney disease3.5%
Pulmonary disease10.6%
Cancer7.0%
Behavior / access%
Smoking23.1%
Binge drinking14.3%
No physical activity31.8%
Less than 7 hrs sleep37.3%
Depression27.4%
Fair or poor health22.5%
Poor mental health17.4%
Poor physical health13.8%
No health insurance17.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.1%
Visited dentist57.6%
Cholesterol screening89.6%
Teeth loss20.0%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans605.7%
Disability%
Any disability23.6%
Under 181.3%
18–64 years21.5%
65 and over56.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance70.8%
Public insurance36.7%
No insurance7.6%
Uninsured under 197.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,36098.8%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,37599.9%
Born in same state1,36699.3%
Born in different state1,24190.2%
Foreign born90.7%
Naturalized citizen10.1%
Not a US citizen1100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
Arab24617.9%
French15211%
AncestryCount%
Italian695%
German80.6%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access42.7%
Internet access86.7%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 36256

What city is ZIP code 36256 in?

ZIP code 36256 is primarily assigned to Daviston, Alabama.

What county is ZIP code 36256 in?

ZIP code 36256 falls within Tallapoosa County, Alabama.

Is ZIP code 36256 mostly owner-occupied?

89% of occupied units in ZIP code 36256 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 36256 have a large retiree population?

41% of households in ZIP code 36256 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 36256?

The median home value in ZIP code 36256 is $139,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 36256?

ZIP code 36256 has an estimated population of 1,376 residents, with a density of 15 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 36256 in?

ZIP code 36256 observes the CST timezone.

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